I agree, there is more than a coach can do, we need a long term plan, but a good man at the top can help paper over a few cracks, whilst the major redevelopment is done behind the scenes

True, so long as that's what happens. Too often a high profile coach could paper over the cracks, while the RFL stand around looking shifty, whistling in an unconvincing attempt to look nonchalant and saying "What cracks? We can't see any cracks."

I still have a funny feeling they'll possibly have mcclennan shortlisted in red Hall. Successful coach with Leeds and has had success with New Zealand. I'd be miffed if they did after TS but i do reckon he will be looked at

Bill who?

Shaun Edwards if we only could drag him from Union.


However, for the England job he could still carry on living in London so he maybe an option.

Before we need a coach, we need to select or produce a quality three-quarter line that can defend and attack with power and speed.

mike ford?













we are a total joke

Where's the Schoey, Crooksy and Masky option?

If Ellery Hanley could be talked out of retirement I would suggest that he would do a great job as Development Coach as he is fantastic role model for the younger players coming up through the ranks. His achievements as a players are 2nd to none in both the English & Australian games. His dedication to the game and can instruct the players on general life decisions which will help them prolong their career beyong their international days. It should also be noted that he has top level coaching experience having won the Super League as a coach with St Helens.

As far as coaching experience is concerned Hanley already has a win against the Australian Test team on his CV which is more than some can boast.

I can't see the attraction for any current SL coaches.

Why would you go from having the opportunity to work with a bunch of players on a daily basis, developing them into what you hope will be a competitive unit and building a new game plan every week for different opposition to getting five games a year where you're the underdog for most of them and your playing staff is inferior to the opposition?

It's one of the biggest poisoned chalices in British sport. The expectation is that you can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear and you'll be roundly villified if you don't.

Hmmm, I wonder how Mr Sironen's jaw is?

Wasn't that Barrie's doing?

Yup, forgot that Ellery had moved to Leeds by then.

It wasn't that funny when I posted it. It will be even less so if I have to explain it.

Google him and all will become clear.

I look forward to the next "Pride of the Lions" DVD if he's given the job.

Like Puig says give it to Schoey and Bobbie. Think places for Crooksy, Masky and Fish Lips Heron are a must too.

It made me smile.
New England - geddit?
Well he didn't.
Ignoramus

It's American Football. Its irrelevant, like all American sports really.

In that case I take it your avatar is ironic.

What irrelevant poster were you before you changed your name?

I believe this is "The Nihilist".

At a guess.

Not ironic at all. Boxing is not an American sport.

AF, baseball, basketball, ice hockey for all the money and hype thats involved in them they're just dull. The super bowl for example has to be the epitome of style over substance.

You've probably only given one example of a sport that is solely American there.

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Did Mike Ford ever take Shaun Edwards up on his offer?