Kyle, I appreciate the performance at Salford was a good one but if anything the conditions made defending and not conceding penalties easier, because of the conditions there was less ball movement meaning defending is easier and also meaning less breaks and so no one team being on the back foot which is when the penalties are often conceded. We have had very good performances and many more of them in previous seasons we started the 2011 season with a similar performance in similar conditions at home to Huddersfield.

The same "decent squad" that spent the full salary cap that finished what, 5th? the year before so Maguire improved the team by 4 league places AND a grand final win, that is instant success.

Your current situation reminds me alot of Wakefield. When Danny Brough left us we struggled to fill the gap and honestly couldn't compete with most sides without a recognised SH. Millward first and foremost needs to conclude whether Rangi Chase is staying or going. Once that's resolved the club can move forward.

It's hard enough competing with the top clubs, but to have your key man and influential player missing makes it impossible. Injuries on top of Ferres & McGoldrink leaving early has put more pressure on younger less experienced players which when out of form is rather hard to cope with.

Get rid of the deadwood or players who don't want to be there and rebuild

The Castleford squad is in for a massive overhaul before the 2013 season and so far the players coming in are an improvement on those leaving and we finally have 2 recognised centres for and first time since 2010! Hopefully next season will see players in their specialist positions rather than having to fill gaps.

2012 - griffin and arundel?
2011 - arundel and Isa?

2012 - Wasn't Griffin known more for been a centre
2011 - Wasn't that Arundel's first full season in the 1st team therefore hardly "recognised".
For 2013 we have two International centres and then Lee Gilmour to cover if needed.