A better coach would still get more out of the squad we have next season.

I'd be more than happy for us to finish say 6th next season, but play more attractive rugby and actually beat some of the big teams...that would then leave us better placed for a proper SL challenge the year after.

6 months ago we were a viable top 4 club with a decent (on paper) squad, AP bought us at the bottom of the market, and good luck to him!

Brian McClennan named as the new coach of the New Zealand Warriors, so strike that name from our potential shortlist.

At risk of sounding like Meatloaf - "2 outta 3 aint bad"



I think Hudgey is enjoying signing all the players and therefore Kear may have to wait to see if Hudge wants the Rovers job himself first.

Gil Dudson is on around 25k at Crusaders and was happy with his new deal. Super Hudge has offered him 45k, 55k and 65k over three years



And they wonder why cash flow is a problem!!

Not true mate and if Gil is telling you that he is fibbing..., try just over half, Hudgey is been pretty tight at the mo til he knows what he has to pay JM...

Mind you it looks like he is preparing for life outside the 8 with some of the players he is after..,he has signed an ex international for less than the three figures you mention that i am sure the FC fans will have a chuckle over...

It was Howsey who was bragging about it and I know what Gil is on now but allowing for the exaggeration factor it will still be too much for an unproven 20 year old with serious drink and discipline issues dont you think Larry?

I had guessed they were making signings for the bottom end of SL when some of the other offers they had made came to light!!



Are you saying FC have missed out on Keith Senior?

I think 25 grand is probably on the big side of right for Dudson at the moment, as you say whats the point of throwing more money at him just to boost his social life.., give him his equivalent and a nice incentive to prove his worth if you see some potential there....apart from Lloyd White , who is worth it.., struggling to see the desperation to sign these other Cru lads..not much improvement ,if any, on whats at Rovers now...

And the signing i am on about is an overseas lad who had some good days a few years ago but currently makes Senior look world class...

Certainly shopping in the bargain basement at the mo...

Corroborating evidence that Dudson is the man being that Gavin Miller - Legend says he would pick Dudson as his preferred signing of all Crusaders players - he has much previous for bigging up players just prior to them being confirmed signings for Rovers. Had to backtrack his views on Yeaman when he ultimately re-signed for FC, but you can't win 'em all.

Although Larry Billey is usually bang on with his knowledge I still think Dudson will be getting more than the 25k he has just signed for Crusaders on.

Howsey was happy to say 45, 55, 65 and even with exageration I would bet Hudgey is paying 35k+ for a player who has drink issues, behaviour issues and has not proven himself on the pitch yet.

And at the same time 3 or 4 more promising local kids will be winging their way to York and Hull Dockers.

What a joke.

Think your pretty bang on if certain ifs, buts and maybes are fulfilled...but we all know what happens there..

Morgan leaving Rovers at the end of the season, confirmed this evening.

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I have a horrible feeling that we'll be sticking with agar

Strange hour of the day to make such an announcement. Do FC have a press conference arranged for the morning by any chance?

Getting in before the wail announce it

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The fans have been unsettled with Morgan all season, coupled with results the KR board have acted...

One can only pray our club do the same.

Dobbins have done the right thing, making anouncement early, get all speculation out the way. Only wish we would do the same, so now Cas and Rovers looking for new coach, lets hope we dont leave it too late before all the best candidatea are gone.

Hopefully Pearson announces Agars departure soon as i feel we'll have to stick with him if all the decent coaches are snapped up!

rovers
cas
wakey
wigan

All looking for a new coach plus possibly one of crusaders or bradford

3 of those already have a new Coach lined up.

I am sure Pearson will get you lot one of the best in the close season, he knows how important it is now to get the right man in.

Most people worth having will already be tied up for 2012 by then though

noble to dobbins true then?

Hudgell promised Clint Newton that Noble will not be the Coach according to Newton and I believe Dobson would not sign if Noble was going to be the Coach so I doubt it.

All I know is Morgs has been offered Cas but is waiting for Canterbury and the Wakey staff and players are expecting Rich Agar to be announced as their Coach for next year.

Iestyn has a job lined up which will be at Wigan or Leeds so it only really leaves Noble, Kear and Terry Matterson of the current SL type Coaches for the two Hull Jobs.

I would of thought if you can get him Terry Matterson is the best of those three without doubt.

Would like think Pearson is already talking to Aussie Coaches though, Hull FC is a massive club and can tempt coaches over much easier than Hull KR could I suppose.

What do people think about Matterson potentially coming in?

He's worked wonders with the kids at Cas, got them playing an exciting brand of Rugby......oh, and could maybe bring Rangi over with him!!

I'd be happy, but would probably prefer someone with a proven record of winning trophies as a head coach (or part of a successful coaching setup eg McGuire).