I could see it if he didn't get the Crusaders job.

Still didn't need yet ANOTHER thread about the coaching team though.

yes I can see that he has his sights set on the crusaders job.

It could have been worse and been ANOTHER thread on Diskin!

or Bailey!!!

No. Another coach thread is worse.

Fair enough, you obviously feel more strongly about it than me!!

Why have we got ANOTHER coaching thread!!!
(if can't beat em join em)

If the sleeve is looking down under for new elements to the backroom staff I sincerely hope this isn't going to be yet another '2 birds with 1 stone' affair.
In other words,another over the hill pension stacker who will just happen to be taking on a player/coach role.
Mind,I wouldn't complain if it was Darren Lockyer!!!

Yes it does depend on who it was.

It's certainly going to be an interesting few weeks.


Oh and by the way where's the customary new home shirt thread?

How about Barry Mac as assistant coach? Harris on BBC was fulsome wth praise for Brian Mcdermot, could it be the return of the Oldham connection?

we dont need one. everyone knows its brown & orange , and the away shirt is orange & brown

I'm sure Brian Mc and GH already have people in mind for the No2 and the u20 position afterall they knew he'd need an assistant from next year anyway and the u20's position has been known to be available for a while.
Definately interesting times ahead especially with aforementioned player recruitment aswell.

Harris......Iestyn Harris???

The chubby little Welsh bloke with previous at Warrington, the Welsh RU and our very own Leeds Rhinos?

What a friggin' inspired choice. We could save a bundle, and kick Chris Ross at Cobbetts into touch as there would be no need for a contract....the half time Golden Gamble could be replaced with a much simpler "Will he still be here for the next match competition?".... and as every Welsh git I have ever met thinks he's Tom Jones.... that's the pre match entertainment sorted as well!

GH has badly missed a trick here.

No really.

Harris is getting the Crusaders job 100%.
I doubt if he would take the job here even if offered after past events.

Brian Mac mentioned an ex player who has just retired as an ideal choice.
He went on to mention a certain Cunningham fella from Saints as a good example of what he would like at the club.

again cannot see it. Think the new statue would be getting ripped down if it was true!!!

Wouldn't it be better if the No2 was a back (or even better a halfback) rather than another forward?

Garry E. Schofield?

It would be funny if it was Barrie. We would play rugby, but can you imagine anyone wanting to fight against us....



I'd agree we need someone with experience and a bit of craft about them. Maybe someone like Garry Schofield?

Brett Kimorley's just retired in Aus, hasn't he? Hetherington is going to Aus.

Someone mentioned to me Andy Hay and Dave Rotherham have applied for the role, but McDermott wants Paul Anderson.

Presumably for his goal kicking...

The answer is obvious, it's Graham Murray. I remember speaking to him in the White Rose centre after he came back for the '99 reunion, and he said he would like to return in some capacity in the future.

I would love to see Murray back but would he accept being an assistant after so long doing the top job where-ever he's been?
Someone like Kimmorly would be interesting but so many bemoaned the fact of our own ex-players getting coaching jobs so what would make that one any different?

think kimorley would be a interesting number 2. There are two arguments if you go for recruitment from within they know all the structure and culture of the club. Bringing someone in from abroad, may freashen things up and spot things insiders may not.

Not sure where I stand but would not be adverse to the signing

As long as they can come in ,settle and do what theri paid to i'll be happy but it is crucial we get the right blend.

Andrew Dunneman anyone?

Steve Menzies?