Thing is though, Agar can say what the hell he likes and it doesn't change a thing. The only time to get upset is if Pearson comes out and says Agar is staying. Until then, all Agar is doing is getting on with his job.

I'd be very disappointed if O'Meley was bandying about such ultimatums, after all, it was the professionalism of him and Fitz that's been lauded since they arrived.

In fairness - until the Exiles game, his work ethic and commitment have been second to none, and I do think it's an injury that's caused the loss of form. That said, no matter how much Mark and the others pledge commitment to Agar and give their all individually during matches, that's still not enough to take the team to where it needs to be.

It's Agar's inability to create an invincible team out of the committed individuals that's caused the stagnation - and it's amazing that the likes of Fitz, Ogre and Long won't admit this (although I do think Long alluded to it with his "player's coach" comment).

An O'Meley in your team makes your team a deal stronger, but not at any price. No individual... etc,etc. I'd hate him to leave, saying that.

To be fair Wolfie, he still is "the best thing since sliced bread" as far as props in a B&W shirt go.

What I, and most others. are saying is that we want him to stay here and be as good as he is (hopefully playing without carrying his obvious current injury) but IF he has some bizarre alliance with the Plank, he is basically saying to all of us fans that it's Agar's way or no way as far as he is concerned.

That is very insulting to me and anyone else who wants to see our club competing at the very top level of RL.

BTW, what was the best thing BEFORE sliced bread?

so all that cr*p about, he'll walk if he doesnt feel he can take the club forward? was a load of tosh!!!
I was very optimistic about AP getting shut of him, now im not so sure it'll happen, we may as well write off next season now, ah well, it'll save me money, passes, shirts etc etc!!! feel so let down

unsliced

I like your thinking......Agar is just using the media to try and impress AP, because the fact remains his comments are not going to impress us, he is a man panicking so he is starting to rant.
Interestingly yesterday I caught some of Longy's comment on RH, he was discussing his contribution at Hull and said some-thing about how calm he was at h/time talks but Agar was not, he then said but you don't know how you would react if you were a head coach under pressure or your job on the line, words to that effect.

Spot on. If this truly is O'Meley's stance on the matter, I really can't understand it. He must either:

a) Be completely deluded into thinking Agar can make us compete for silverware;
b) Not be bothered about competing for silverware;
c) Entirely blame his teammates for the team's failures;
or d) Is just enjoying an easy ride.

He seems far too competitive in nature for me to accept b) or d), and if it was c) I don't see how you would be willing to stay at all even if you really do rate the coach, or overlook the fact that the coach has assembled said teammates and keep your faith in him.

That leaves a), which I also find incredibly difficult to believe. Is there another possibility I've missed?

In his world, he may think that he is taking the club forward. It may be interesting to see what is written in the paper tomorrow. It could be, the 'old story' re-printed., or it may be a a non-story. Time will tell one way or the other.

Think people have missread what i actualy put re ogre.

lets hope its a re-print, because he seriously cant believe hes on the right track?? im just hoping AP, is just letting the season take its course, and then take action, whether thats announcing hes staying, at least that way we will all know where we stand, and he'll know we stand outside, because the crowds will plummet further if hes in charge!!

Indeed, to impress AP and also to make it clear he wants to stay, thus ensuring he gets a payoff even if he goes to Wakey. Agar has a lot of friends in the local press and they are no doubt bending over backwards to help him out. Pearson is simply letting Agar get on with it for the time being, if he tried stopping him doing articles like the one that's supposed to be out tomorrow then he'd might as well tell him he won't be here next season, for whatever reason he doesn't want to do that yet.

I'm still confident Agar is on his way, but this delaying isn't helping the fans and, with so many coaches on the move this year, it's allowing other clubs to steal a march on us in terms of recruitment.

what happends if a signing or two is announced before any news on agar?who will of made the signings,agar,noble,morgan or someone else??

I agree with you. If he is still @ Hull then I doubt very much that I will be and I will be a few pounds richer. I will then do what many have/are doing, still taking an interest in the club but, from a distance.

Back to signing rumours.....................Chris Bridge

lets hope it "someone else"

Pearson, despite being at the helm for a few weeks now has refused to nail his colours to Agar's mast. Agar can pedal out what garbage he wants in the local press, with no definitive statement about his position, he must be feeeling the pressure.
I personally believe Pearson is already seeking Agar's replacement.

There have [ualready[/u been some good signings in Agar's era. Briscoe, O'Meley, Fitz, Westerman, Moa. The fact is that our squad is better, [ua lot better[/u, than Castleford's, yet they made the semi-finals, should be in the final after challenging Leeds far more effectively than we managed to, and are above us in the league. We're a grade A club but consistently grade C on the pitch because the coach can't marshall a squad costing the full cap to delivering as a unit on the pitch. We could announce Benji Marshall and Paul Gallen tomorrow and all people would think about is how a different coach could optimise their contribution.

Wonder where you got that from

If O'Meley doesn't want to take up the option for another year thats up to him. Thats his right.

He may want to play for Agar. Equally it may be that what he doesn't like is the uncertainty of not knowing who the coach will be. If we moved quickly and appointed a top coach, he may see things differently.

I can appreciate a player showing loyality and wanting to support his coach but for me the RL and sport in general revolves around playing for the club, the team, the shirt, the fans with an element of Wonga thrown in as a carrot

. If this is the case then I would question if there is genuine harmony within the team and the club as I'm sure there will be a mixed allegiance in the squad. I would be gutted to see him leave but Agar following would soften the blow.

I had a new carpet laid this week

At the last game ogre sponsor said he was staying next year just had to sort his off shore payments or something

This the same Chris Bridge that still has 4 and a bit years on his deal at Wire?

I believe so too, I don't buy the 'taking time to assess things' line - Agar's record over the last four years is there for all to see. The most likely reason I can think of for the delay in showing him the door is that, technically, the season might not be over yet, and AP believes it is wrong to sack a coach when we've theoretically still got a chance of winning something.

2 i was told,but a wire fan of mine said that they were prepared to let him leave if the fee was right.