Quote ="batleyrhino"The appointment of Sinfield is clearly a first step into retirement for GH. The fact that he comes in now is simply to placate the worried masses. I'd fully expect another coaching appointment to be made at the end of this season for 2019 and beyond, along with a number of new players.
I did smile when Gary said that "all of our players have performed to outstanding levels over their time here, but not necessarily this season". No 5h!t Sherlock...
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As an outsider looking in on the Leeds situation I think your point of GH bringing KS in and developing him with the aspirations of eventually becoming your CEO is pretty much the nail on the head.
Do question the timing of Mcdermott s departure. However I do feel he's lost the dressing room and has been skating on thin ice for a while now.
Maybe GH has gone down this avenue (for now) as your coach isn't immediately available due to paperwork or logistics. I did also hear from an Ex Pro Dennis Betts was already lined up for the position (does this fit with the Sinfield England link?)
I do also think that there's been no real players in abundance to take over the responsibilities of your golden generation. One or two yes, but not the quantity of the void left.
Makes Sunday interesting for you guys though I'd imagine the following week against Wakefield will be a better gauge for the rest of the season.
