I used the words "I think" because it's my opinion.
This is a place for opinions.

Sometimes opinions on here are put under the same scrutiny as testimony in a court of law. It’s ridiculous. The response is always “but this is a place for debate, is it not?”.

Another Salford link incoming I'm told. Let's see...

No problem with that, so it's just a hunch then? There's nothing wrong with asking for the basis of someone's opinion either.

We need to break the cycle. We need to do our homework and get people in who are at the cutting edge. No more yes men, no more Rhinos DNA gubbins.

Sacking Rohan now and then scrabbling around for a coach is emotionally satisfying but its gotten us nowhere nearer the top 4 the last few times weve tried it. As long as we go out and get a good pedigree coach and new assistants then Im happy enough with that.

If that coach is available now then of course, by all means thanks for your efforts RS and off you pop.

We all know that Garry isnt going to fire him, thats a job for the new director whomever that is and by the time thats been done well be nearly halfway through another season.

Martin Vickers, anyone?

Ian Blease, maybe?

he would be the smart appointment if they could get him

He's done a phenomenal job at Salford despite their recent financial worries.
It's certainly no coincidence how that clubs fortunes on the field have changed for the better since he took over from Kockrash (That's not a typo error either

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At least at Leeds he would have the financial stability behind him to make the changes to personnel required to get this great club back to competing for the major trophies consistently again...In my opinion of course (This comment will soon be on everyone's post)

Would Blease be able to oversee/embed the incoming academy talent?

Just a genuine question because squad building is clearly a very different job at Salford. One he’s good at mind.

I guess that Matt is the guy that could answer this question best regarding the academy.

Leeds in recent years have had a great influx of junior talent into the scholarship programme and they seem to do very well under Mark Butterill.
It seems that their development doesn't flourish once they move up the pathway at the club.
Perhaps Blease could get better coaches to fill these roles rather than giving them to ex players from within the Leeds club for initial starters?

That is where the issue is , the lack of talent that comes through from an original talent base that is supposed to be exceptional when entering the start of the scholarship

leeds live reporting its blease.

Followed by Rowley the year after maybe.
Leeds Rhinos Reds to go with Leeds United Red Bull

stuff the leeds red bull up your backside!
but Rowley yes please

Shades of Brighton and Chelsea with these moves. Hopefully, this one proves to be more successful

Looks like my source was correct. Hope the next part is too, but I'll save that for now.

Coach or player related ?

Both.

Gary Hetherington said of today's announcement: "after an extensive world wide search of the back streets of Salford, we are pleased to announce Ian Blease as the new Sporting Director of Leeds Rhinos".

Only kidding, great appointment, let's see what his first step will be.

He seems to be the guy who people wanted for a change.
Fingers crossed it works out better than previous appointments on the coaching / staff sude

There's every reason to believe he'll be a great appointment. Proven, and recent record, in the face of all odds. Knows the ins and outs of SL and has tremendous track record in terms of landing recruits (Hastings/ Croft) from the NRL. Has pre-existing relationships with a couple of senior players at the club, and would definitely give us the inside track on landing one of the best coaches in SL if required. Can't fault it.

Hopefully he'll do a good job. The only worry for me is whether he can translate making a financially struggling team competitive to making a team without the same money issues into winners.

At the very least it snaps the cycle of old boys or mates being given positions for which they are hopelessly unqualified, which I really think has been holding us back for years now.

Looks really good appointment.
Only worry is will he be left alone to do things his way and not Garry’s ?
But hopefully he will and things will improve and recruits will be big and better.

Hopefully GH does step back and we sign the players we need rather than projects for 12 months or less