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Well I don't think there will be too many people disappointed with this announcement.

Let the fun and games of picking a new coach begin!!

Excellent!

We can now pop the corks!

Good News, what's the saying 'nice guys come last'?


Thanks for your efforts Steve.


As i have already said, bring back Ned or go for Hanley.

It would be interesting to see who applies for the job. I'd go for Jon Sharp.

We're missing you come back soon

Well lets start putting the pieces together and get this rumour mill into 1st gear..

Neil Kelly spotted at the HS on Friday night..
Therefore was he sounded out, invited down to have a look at the facilities / playing staff and talk through possible terms..

A couple of days later and after just one competitive game this season McCormack finds himself out of a job... surely eyes are now on the Leigh board waiting for a disturbing press release for them..

Correct, he also has a quality squad at his disposal along with a millionaire owner who will pump the cash in something which he doesnt have at Leigh.

I really hope it isn't Neil Kelly. Step backwards imo, hell, why not just go and get Dougie Laughton?

You are a cheeky begger every now and again.

Ned was great for us initially and then it went pershaped because the board wouldnt back him. He's also done a decent job with Leigh thus far including beating us at there gaff last year even though we had the better side. proven at this level and also proved that he can win a final.


Also has knowledge of the club which is an advantage.

Il just add my piece and thanks to Steve for the job he did during his time here. He certainly coached the side through one of the most turbulent and dramatic spells of the clubs history. All off the field, mind !

His face certainly never fit with some fans but im appreciative of some of the work he did here especially under trying times with various different owners and the re-incarnation of the club.

The 2007 season upto the playoffs and including the NRC win was probably the highlight of his time and still the best rugby weve played for a long while.

You cant hepl but feel that the break will do both parties good and heres hoping he gets himself sorted sooner rather than later.

Ned should be left well alone. Let him do what he's trying to at Leigh instead of letting the nostalgia flow !

Bobbie G is Widnes number one choice

What difference does a millionaire chairman make by the way do you not have salary cap?

I dont think it was entirely down to the board not backing him. He got the shove because of mistakes he made with personnel and the performances suffering badly.

Ive no doubt he has reflected on these but it's a no-no for me with bringing him back for another tenure.

why not go for wayne bennett or ian millward

Agree with that... it was the whole business of the 2 camps divide in the dressing room. I still remember hearing about him ordering all the players to a 21's game then speaking with each member individually in his car to try and smooth things over.

Was he sat with O'Connor? Maybe he was just watching for information purposes in his role as an opposition coach. Who knows?

my prayers have been answered!!!!


when steve first left when we went into administration i wanted karl harrision as the head coach but he another job now but i still would like him as our coach.
Jon Sharp and Ian Millward other possibilties