"as stable as ever" ???? Are you using that term correctly.

Haha. More stable than ever was what I should have said!

It's sometimes about taking a risk and they can pay off. Given the fact that Longy seems to have turned a corner for the better and what better place for him to stay settled than at Saints. I heard he's back with his partner now too, which can only help with this.

I want us to take that risk and bring him back as I think it would be great for both club and Longy alike. Creative ideas and a team bond between club, coaches and players would be amazing and something we could only dream of a few years back. This could be the difference between us being regular contenders or THE team for all others to try to compete with.

Bring Back Long!!

Is that yes to both questions?

I can't get that book of his out of my thoughts which frightens me a bit, although I am sure (?) he is not the same person now.

Longy Released by Salford so now looks odds on to Join the Champions

Excellent news

www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/115 ... y_Salford/ www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/29953510 Koukash - "He knows why he is leaving and I wish him all the best. We won't take him back again." I would hope he does know why he's leaving lol

www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/115 ... y_Salford/ www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/29953510 Koukash - "He knows why he is leaving and I wish him all the best. We won't take him back again." I would hope he does know why he's leaving lol

I was told last night by an ex player that still has some involvement with the club that Longy is defo coming back.

Give Koukash some credit, he took him back at at time when he had messed up again, and no one else seemed willing to take risks with him!

Yes some credit has to go to the Dr for taking him in again, I just hope Saints thank the Dr & Salford for releasing him to us.

According to the Salford site, he was out of contract anyway.

Pinched from other site

Yeh, he's already coaching the u19's

It will be interesting to see how our attack differs in 2015. Cunningham has looked after this area for a while so the addition of Burns and Long should give us a different look

[url=http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/4512Seems to be properly official now.[/url

I'm very excited by this. Sean was responsible for developing the slick attack of the Smith, Holdsworthh, Patten midfield triangle at Salford, which in turn has been a major factor into SL's redevelopment of the attacking fullback role (IMO).
Phil Veivers plonk all the praise for that attack at Long's door. If he can do that at Salford with Smith, Holdsworth and Patten, imagine what he can do with Walsh, burns and Lomax when they're supported by the Saints pack and 3/4s.

Plus, he might help give us a bit more attitude on match day. Long was (amongst many things) a winner on the pitch, hopefully that can rub off a little.

Long confirmed 2yr contract.

Welcome back Sean. I genuinely still love you with all my heart. Just keep it that way, no leaving the club under a cloud.

This was on my wish list early last season, Longy has had many highs and lows and has recovered well from the low points in his career. He will have a massive influence on everyone at the club and I,m sure he is going to give it his best shot.
The only concern is how long it will take to get everyone singing off the same hymn sheet.

Welcome home Longy!

I would say that came from Michael Maguire at Wigan, because it came from Australia, Melbourne in particular with Slater.

Aaah ... yes. One more brick in the wall named "Dynasty".

Quote ="Offside Monkey"This is brilliant IMO. If he can pick up his career the way it was going when he was attack coach at Salford, we could be in for some very exciting rugby next year.'" Many people, myself included, seem to have assumed that Long is coming back as our attacking coach. Seems a little odd therefore that he is actually our defensive coach. He was never the greatest of defenders from what I remember??? www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/sai ... 1627409._/?

Quote ="Offside Monkey"This is brilliant IMO. If he can pick up his career the way it was going when he was attack coach at Salford, we could be in for some very exciting rugby next year.'" Many people, myself included, seem to have assumed that Long is coming back as our attacking coach. Seems a little odd therefore that he is actually our defensive coach. He was never the greatest of defenders from what I remember??? www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/sai ... 1627409._/?

Defending was our biggest problem mid season, so I suppose this is more of a priority. However I should imagine he will have some input on set plays.

Quote ="SomersetSaint"Many people, myself included, seem to have assumed that Long is coming back as our attacking coach. Seems a little odd therefore that he is actually our defensive coach. He was never the greatest of defenders from what I remember??? www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/sai ... 1627409._/?'" I would imagine that coaching defence at SL would be more about defensive patterns and how to combat a particular attacking threat rather than tackling technique. (although I always thought his defence was very under-rated, particular his cover defence). Every one has been saying Longy is very smart when it comes to attacking patterns and also spotting opposition plays - could well be a case of poacher turned game keeper.

Quote ="SomersetSaint"Many people, myself included, seem to have assumed that Long is coming back as our attacking coach. Seems a little odd therefore that he is actually our defensive coach. He was never the greatest of defenders from what I remember??? www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/sai ... 1627409._/?'" I would imagine that coaching defence at SL would be more about defensive patterns and how to combat a particular attacking threat rather than tackling technique. (although I always thought his defence was very under-rated, particular his cover defence). Every one has been saying Longy is very smart when it comes to attacking patterns and also spotting opposition plays - could well be a case of poacher turned game keeper.