May I be the first to thank Matt Calland for the work, time and effort he has put in over the last 5 years. Yes, it hasn't always been plain sailing, but this Halifax at the end of the day. Calland and co have transformed this team into the most successful team in the CC over the last 3 years, and for that, he deserves alot of praise.

All the best for the future Matt.

Thank you for one of the most memorable days of my life at last years Grand Final. People, including myself, often forget how bad we were before you and Martin came along.

I may not have been Matt's biggest fan over the years, but 3 finals in 3 years is a record no one can argue with.

Thanks for the memories Matt - and all the best for the future

This.

I too wasnt the biggest fan of Matts either, but as others have previously said 3 finals in 3 years is an outstanding achievement at any level of rugby league, so thanks for those achievements Matt and all the best for the future.

I think as a thank you to Matt for everything he has done for this club. we should get in a big round of Matt Calland's Barmy Army!

Thanks Matt for everything you have done for the club. I know theres been ups and downs, but 3 finals in 3 years speaks for itself. Wish you all the best for the future

I'm not sure why so many have to say "I wasn't one of his biggest fans, but"

3 Finals 3 years,

The best Rugby for years.

Decent bloke,
Personally apologised to us after the defeat at Toulouse.

What should he have done to make us "fans"?

Whilst we don't know the full facts, I think it's sad.

Good luck Matt you leave with a lot more fans than "I wasn't one of his biggest fans, BUT?"

thanks for giving the fans something to cheer about the last few years. good luck in the future, except against fax.

good luck matt, thanks for all the effort and successes

Thanks Matt it's been a Rollercoaster ride but wouldn't have missed it for anything.....

Thanks matt for the 3 fantastic finals in 3 years what a fantastic ride its been. All the best for the future

i echo the sentiments of all above. i've met him a few times andalways been a perfect gent. All the best for the future and thanks for bringing the good time back to mighty fax

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Go away you clown! We lose our coach and you just want to take the pee.

I thought that was pretty good to be fair

So Matt Calland has now left Halifax after 5 years. What a roller coaster of a ride those 5 years have been. Regardless of what people might feel about his coaching style and in particular issues of defence, Matt has brought an attacking flair to our team which has sent a constant buzz around the town and he is to be commended for that. Don’t ever forget where we were when he arrived as a rookie. No doubt Matt has made mistakes as we all do in life and maybe he would have made more appropriate decision if he could have had the time again. Regardless of this, we have been to 3 major finals during his tenure, winning last year’s Grand Final in spectacular fashion. I just want to say thank you Matt for all your hard work and for the great memories you have left us “Fax” fans with. Good luck also in your future career. Please don’t knock the man who gave us so much.

As has been mentioned would be great to get a big Callands Barmy Army chant going Sunday and get it recorded and uploaded. A big round of applause after the chant as well would be good.

yes

Well done Fax fans. The messages on here so far are excellent.

I wasnt ever a massive Callard fan but he was at the helm during some of the better years of the last couple of decades. I wish him all the best.

Yep - nice guys don't always win. Tony Anderson was a lovely fella but no cigar. Matt Calland? A bit controversial but brought home the bacon.

Callard FFS ?????

No, he's actually talking about Beverley. She turned him down in the Acca apparently.

They allowed her into the Acca ? It reaches new depths of low...

This was back in 1992. She looked "Milfy" back then.