On Leigh Beattie been assistant, can I say I know of one player who is very happy with that. Got nothing but good things to say about him

Which I guess is worth more than any negative fans opinion

I think it's been a decent day to be a Bulls fan for once

To clarify, I'm not disappointed that Beattie is an assistant. I happen to think he did a belting job under the circumstances last year.

What I'm disappointed in is that Chalmers quite clearly said at the forum a few months ago that we would be getting an additional assistant coach. That's additional to Leigh Beattie who was already in place and additional to the head coach (which was still technically Toovey). That just hasn't happened, so it turns out it was another empty promise. That's what's disappointing, especially considering the way they worded it yesterday was that we were getting a new head coach and new assistant. And nobody on here can say they didn't word it like that as every single one of the posts on here were discussing who the two new guys were.
If they'd announced Kear + A.N. Other today, while mentioning Beattie was still an assistant and in charge of the 19s, with Dunning assistant to 19s and in charge of 16s, I think that would have been excellent. But I'm pointing out that the promise of an extra coach has been broken but forgotten under the undoubted good news of the head coach.

No criticism of Beattie himself. At least none intended.

Also not intended to take away from the excellent head coach appointment. But if people want to ignore any negatives so we can all be positive and happy and look at rainbows, then each to their own. Personally I thought it was a forum where all things were discussed, not just the glittery joyful amazing things.

Well said Roger; we have an excellent coach and 20+ players, some of whom we could only have dreamed of in September. Am sure our coach will have players in mind once he has assessed our current squad. Chalmers did a great job selling this Club to someone already employed and deserves credit for that.
Having bought our family season tickets last month they look better value now than they did then! Long way to go but it has indeed been a decent day.

I'm still not buying a season ticket

OK. Thanks for your positive response. Any rugby league positive response?

Yes of course. I'll be getting one but I won't be buying one

As a fellow Wakefield supporter can I say that's a load of ballcocks. He was one of the creators of the ethos we now have at Trinity, along with Chris Chester, Michael Carter and others.

It's more like full time coaching at the World Cup gave him 'an itch', and the Bradford job was the opportunity to scratch it. Good luck to him, he's been great for Wakefield in his two spells at the club.

Hello Rog how you doing pal, it's about time your fans had a bit of positive news hope he does well for you.

You should get a season ticket and then you can watch us when we move in next season, no compensation for JK instead we are ground sharing with you as part of the deal

have a good xmas and good luck next season

Now then mate, hope you are very well.
I think it's great news Kear has joined us.
I'm looking forward to watching the Trinity on alternate Sunday's at the Wembley of the north, always a better option than going to Dewsbury. I look forward to seeing you mate

One what? Positive RL attitude?

I think this is the best appointment you could possibly have made. Gutted that he’s leaving again, but I wish him well.

I also think he help to restore the reputation of the club after the going ons of the last few years.

A season ticket

So he helped to create it, but has no interest in continuing it. Either way, it's definitely the right time for him to go. It tells you a lot that they're not looking to replace him with another head of rugby, they're looking to replace him with an assistant coach

I'm pleased it's Beattie.

For various reasons, loyalty to the employees has been at a premium at our club for the last few years.

This sends a great message via a guy that has really pitched in and given his all.

It tells you even more that we offered him a contract extension when the Bradford interest became apparent.

Cracking appointment. Well out of left field.

More than happy with Beattie.

I'm obviously in the minority when I notice the broken promises then. Fair enough, must be nice to be able to feel good about it all and focus on the positives.

Hope you all enjoy the season. As I said elsewhere, god knows if anyone deserves to enjoy themselves for a season after the crap they've been through, it's Bradford fans. The way I feel about the club lately, I'm not sure I qualify any more.

I'll go crawl back under my rock.

Sometimes in your working life you can be more than happy in your job but another opportunity arises which you see as a challenge ( and lets face it Bradford is a challenge) and you really want to have a go at it. That's what JK has done. No different to thousands of other people.

What a pathetic individual you are - to a man the Wakey fans have been supportive yet the same Bulls arrogance immediately rears it's ugly head.

I'm almost regretting supporting his decision already

You got him there I don't know what egg banjo's beef is but then I don't really care.

Almost as bad as generalising all Bulls fans as being arrogant. Another totally incorrect statement.

It tells you that MC values stability, obviously kear didn't feel the same way

I have no beef, I have wished him and NewCo well already on this tread. My point is that no individual is bigger than the club, JK put himself before the club so it's the right time for him to go.

Great appointment, John will get you back up the divisions.
He was brill for us

I'm sure you read as well as post on the Wakey board. You would therefore know that is not true.