was he ever on it?

He was obviously being considered for a role within the coaching structure, but I doubt he was ever being considered as a possible head coach.

Wrt praising/criticising Coaches & players you can do both in the right context its not a hard concept.

I was here. For a large part of 2007 it was looking like 2004 was something of a blip, and TS arguably should have done more with the squad at his disposal in 2005 and 2006. It was only when his exit was announced that Leeds went on their GF run, including the memorable loss against Saints in which we battered them into submission in advance of the GF.

In 2007 Leeds needed a motivator, to get a star-studded team up at the right time of the season. This is what McClennan and McDermott both provided.

In 2019 we need a coach who can help bring the next promising generation of youngsters through, as both Powell and Smith had a hand in in from 2003 - 2004.

so who is getting the job? someone must have an inkling. it surely wont be Agar

Tim Sheens would be a much better fit at Leeds than he ever was at HKR.

It wont be announced till the end of season ,if Leeds win on Friday they wont want a change of ideas at this stage

it wont be sheen. he wont coach again if rumours are correct

It may depend on who's coming from where, e.g. if Powell was coming to us and there was enough talk about it then Cas might feel the need to announce someone to steady the ship at their end, which would have a knock on effect for us.

That 2007 game against St's is still the best game I have seen watching Leeds, and we lost!

Two teams at the top of their games, absolute hammer and tongs for 80 brutal minutes with no quarter asked or given.

I just knew knew we'd sweep Wigan the next week (amazing 1st half) and just knew we'd beat St's when we met them in the GF. You could see after the eliminator that they had absolutely nothing left, no more gears to go to and no answer to the absolute masterclass Leeds handed out.

Yes spot on

Im thinking more and more its likely to be Powell. Why else would they be waiting this long.. like pete Smith article said the other day if it was Wane or Flanagan theyd surely have been appointed by now so that points towards someone in a job now. Pete smith believes they are looking to appoint british

Don’t be surprised to see this club go for a PR stunt rather than the right move. Probably to appoint a first, or at least an only, knowing what we have become.

Yep. That 2007 game v Saints was equal to State of Origin in my opinion.

I also think that next game v Wigan was the most professional performance I’ve seen from Leeds. I don’t think we put a foot wrong and completely nullified Wigan.
The only thing I’ve seen as close to that since was the last 20 mins in the 2015 Final v Wigan. No-one put a foot wrong. It was a privilege to watch the team work and discipline on show.

Re-read this a few times and still non the wiser. Go on, explain please.

Lol

Spoke to Powell's wife (Janice) about a month ago. She said he wasn't leaving Cas and if he was Leeds would be the last club on earth for him. Unless he's changed his mind or hasn't told her

I don't think he'll be coming.

Mmm can't believe Powell would be that small minded.. interesting

Oh yes they are .small mindedness is in their DNA .Listen to their comments when they set foot in Headingley this season " ooh what a crap dump this wester terrace is " ignoring the state of their own grounds

I honestly thought that $hit hole had shut up shop last time I went down there. Concrete barriers surrounding the home end and weeds growing out of the stands. Them parasites could only dream of having world class facilities like Headingley has.

Laughable isnt it. Very bad for the sport. But thats what you tend to get at small pit towns. Hence why we need to grow the game

Flanagan being chased by Canterbury to replace Dean Pay.

That will be a funny one, when banned.

I thought Powell the player was fantastic but as a coach he gets increasingly bitter when beaten.If he did arrive at Leeds(and I personally hope he doesn't) then his big issue seller side kick Sheridan( no offence to issue sellers)would not be allowed to be shown on screen in his Royal Ascot headgear!!

I can't blame Powell for feeling a little bit bitter.

His best ever chance to win a Championship was pi%%ed all over by the bloke he brought in from his former employers. Let's be honest, he probably thought he had one over Leeds with Zak with the way 2017 went. Only for Zak to revert to type and said former employers to hand Powell his backside in the final.