www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbulls/ Well, I did not expect that. So much for my Kilshaw information. As previously stated Kear is good for one off games or short term projects. IF getting the Bulls up this next year and hopefully the next year is 'short to medium term', then maybe he is the man. Let's hope so. He has lots of experience and perhaps with the right backroom and assistant he can bring on the next Bulls SL coach? Here's hoping. I am not singing and dancing, but maybe a Steady Eddie for now is what we need. I would rather have a younger up and coming though.

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbulls/ Well, I did not expect that. So much for my Kilshaw information. As previously stated Kear is good for one off games or short term projects. IF getting the Bulls up this next year and hopefully the next year is 'short to medium term', then maybe he is the man. Let's hope so. He has lots of experience and perhaps with the right backroom and assistant he can bring on the next Bulls SL coach? Here's hoping. I am not singing and dancing, but maybe a Steady Eddie for now is what we need. I would rather have a younger up and coming though.

I'm not upset if it is Kear. Wealth of experience at all levels. Knows how to get his lads up for a game. Could be much worse.

More than a steady eddie. He's exactly what we need right now. We get one shot to get out of this division. It's going to be tough and very ugly at times. Having Kear fills me with more confidence.

I'd be thrilled if it's kear, almost the man I'd hand pick if I had the choice and could pair him with an up and coming coach as his assistant. Not just a steady Eddie imho. If it's kear and he's backed with a decent squad I can see us in one of the two promotion spots and me with a season ticket. Ill still wait to have it confirmed before I celebrate through.

Could not have got a better coach for where we are and what we need. Better than anyone we could have hoped for given our position and a pat on the back to the club for going after him.

IF it is Kear and thats a big if, i hope wakey dont tell the fans at there forum that Kear is leaving as it just sort of spoils the suprise.

Well it's bound to get asked and Michael Carter has always been honest with the fans. Think its asking too much for him to string them along for our benefit

Kear and Greenwood to me is a terrific pairing if it comes off and just what we need right now. Many fans were wanting him a few years ago. Hope it is true.
I can understand him wanting the job. He loves the sport and must be frustrated at Wakey not being the coach. Kear is a coach who loves working with players. And why not take on a challenge of getting the Bulls back up into a better league position. The hybrid system might actually suite him along with the Tong training centre and good academy set up.
The ST deadline is put back a week and I expect there to be a reasonable rush to get it at the lower price from a few hundred fans.
By this time tomorrow we may all be feeling much more confident about the next few seasons. I can't see Kear taking the job without full control of signings and being assured of the club being in a sound position. He must feel that things are looking better at Odsal and what a challenge for him to lift us again - although he would always get a job.
There will be many clubs supporters who would love to have him as their coach.
If it happens, well done Mr Chalmers and associates.

We've done very well if we get him. Here's hoping.

Kear is exactly what this club needs. If we get him I will be absolutely chuffed. Renewed my ticket on Saturday so this would be the perfect follow up.

With a young up and coming coach like Greenwood as his assistant and the guys they have brought in as strength and conditioning coach and physios, coupled with the great academy team of coaches already in place it would finally feel like we have a proper structure (and a very good one at that).

I agree. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.

Any thoughts on who will be announced as Kear's assistant? and captain? Greenwood and Chisholm?

Wouldn't be surprised at those choices. Sam Hallas in the mix too.

Greenwood set to be announced as assistant, good long term planning if he's the eventual successor

Ross seems to think Kear is nailed on and he's pretty reliable.

TBF to Frank he did post he didn't see this coming on this thread before any hint of Kear.

If Greenwood is his assistant, its excellent news

If that's the case Frank, I am not surprised they extended the ST deadline as that combination must appeal to most fans.

If that's the case Frank, I am not surprised they extended the ST deadline as that combination must appeal to most fans.

Yep if this comes off I'll be buying one or rather it's going on the wife's credit card

Steady, I have zero credibility on this board after the whole takeover over debacle, please don't go trying to repair my reputation



Got a whisper last week, that we were lining up Kear - I'm pleased, insofar as it stabilises us and we'll be hard to beat. He is 63 though, so want to see him paired with a young, hungry and longer term successor.

I think it’s brilliant that both Aaron Bower and Ross Heponstall have broken this and it’s made the club then have to have a media meeting tomorrow to unveil the coaching staff. I still feel that there are a few more twists and turns yet to unfold before the season gets underway.

Well it explains some of the deadline delay if Kear threw his hat in the ring last minute and also needs to negotiate a release from Wakey. Also those applicants that "mysteriously" withdrew probably were told they weren't in the running and given the option to withdraw gracefully!
If this comes to fruition along with new shirts on sale it will be an impressive bit of plate spinning considering the plates are wobbling badly!

If it is Kear I'll be very happy with that but I'm not celebrating till I hear it officially - we've been let down by rumours too many times.
If he is still under contract with Wakey - does that have any implications - i.e. can he just tear that up and walk away - or is this yet another Iestyn Harris saga in the making?

Only if Caisley is involved in some way so I hope not!!

If true what was said at the wakey forum last night its not a done deal!

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