Seems to me Powell is smart. I am sure he wants another crack at Super League but I can think of many reasons why Cas would not be an appealing choice.

Lowes, on the other hand, never struck me as being smart.

I don't know what he brings to the table here but I wish him well if this is true.

i hate you gareth. spot on again leaving nothing for anybody else to say, although i'm sure gotcha will have a go




anyway, we'll have to sort another curry night

I love you Tad. Especially your Avatars.

I'm always up for Curry.

Powell wants the job, And is gutted he isn't getting the chance, I think it would cost us to buy him out of his deal at Fev, And we aren't prepared to do it.

I was just about to put what you put, and then read your post. Cheeky git.

have to get the big man to sort it

Good luck to him if true, but seems like a move that Powell wouldn't want to touch. Can't see cas in SL for much longer

It's a no-lose gig for a relatively inexperienced head coach. They're about rock bottom, so the only way performances can possibly go is up.

If he fails, he's got enough success on his CV as an assistant to pick up another job in that role.

If Lowes does leave, don't be surprised if his appointment comes from within the club.

Why would anyone want to go to Cas with so much uncertainty?

They look favourites to be booted out of SL at the end of next season, possibly for Toulon?

The only future for Cas is merger

I would suspect you are right regarding appointing from within, but who?

Chris Plume?

Although, I wouldn't mind seeeing him carry on the good work he's done with the academy.

What about Keith Senior?

Chris Plume is one name I've heard banded around.

There's also a current player on the staff with experience of coaching at junior level who could be tempted into a player/assistant coach role.

Burrow?

Off the top of my head JJB has the above experience as does JP and Burrow. Can't see it being burrow

Barrie mac?

I think it will be JP

What ? No more inspiring half time team talks like the one at Naughton Park a few years back ....

I must admit Jimmy wasn't my 1st choice to join us when he did but he's been part of a coaching set up that has seen us win Back to back GF's from 5th ,get to 2 CC finals and win 1 out of 2 WCC's plus the improvements in our regular SL form this year.
I wish him well if he does leave and for me i'd like to see JP get involved in the coaching set up along with Sinfield eventually.

Sinfield will be busy leading the revolution, I'm afraid.

Never liked Lowes but we've done pretty well while he's been here so it's hard to knock him professionally.

Personally I have no time for the bloke so wont be shedding any tears if he leaves. My only hope is that we can replace him with someone of equal quality.

Perhaps he did but Sky's Boots 'N All last night re-affirmed the rumour Bill Arthur first broadcast on their Sunday night sister show.

I guess with every trophy-laden sporting empire you have to be mindful that the glory days will end eventually and look for the signs of eventual demise. This isn't one of them.

Hasta la Victoria Siempre.

Socialismo o muerte.

James Lowes and Cas on face value would be a match made in heaven. On a number of levels.