Both Powell and McNamara were thrown in at the top level too soon in my opinion. Powell is doing great things with Featherstone at the moment. I reckon he would have been a better coach at Leeds with a bit of experience in the lower leagues.

But isn't Powell coming back to coach Leeds when Tony Smith leaves?

Yes, along with Iestyn Harris from Cardiff RFC.

Brian Noble was a fantastic player and is a fantastic coach, his records and achievements as a player and coach speak volumes.

Powell is a good coach in my books, he made Leeds into a force to be reckoned with, although Smith took them to another level. Good player aswell.