Seemingly he, and McDermott Agar and Betts, was interviewed for the England job.

Its in Sadler's Rag, apparently.

whats in sadlers rag is that betts has definitely been interviewed along with 3 others who are rumoures to be macca,agar and mcdermott. seemingly noble and kear ( the only other english SL head coaches) have declared they arent interested. seems like RFL are looking for an english head coach.

could put us in an awkward position if macca does get england gig and leaves us mid season ( although certain posters would no doubt be delighted), with us having no replacement lined up. Presumably if we are thinking of changing coaches we'd be lining someone up for next season and cant say thought of st hilaire in charge for rest of this season fills me with confidence.

After the way Hood's stood by McNamara these past 4 seasons I'd be surprised and disappointed if McNamara left the club in the lurch. I expect his departure when it comes to be managed pretty well and can't see him doing a runner and leaving Medders and LSH in charge.

Yeah, currentlly at Wests as strength and conditioning coach, recently West Indies S & C coach.
Previously head coach at the Bulldogs for 10 years winning the championship.

Des Hasler is the coach that the Bulls are courting... with Beaver as assistant.

Notwithstanding Hood's loyalty to MacNamara so far, I sincerely hope that he has already been doing due dilligence on options for a coach for next season.

In spite of the excellent work that MacNamara has done in changing the structure of the club (some see this as propaganda, but I see no reason to doubt it) and in spite of the restrictions that he has worked under, the harsh fact is that he hasn't yet proven himself as a first team coach. Due to his long contract, he has the luxury of the rest of this season to get to the point of proving himself, and I greatly hope that he does. However, the club can't afford to take it on trust - hence the need to be sounding out alternatives already.

If that has been happening, and if MacNamara does go mid-season, one would hope that there might be a possibility of getting a quality replacement in quickly - but failing that, I for one would be willing to put up with a caretaker, if I knew and was happy with the incoming coach for next season.

Allan Langer?

Assistant at Broncos and one of the best players of his generation. Why would he come to Bradford?



But in all seriousness I'd prefer somebody with some head coach experience or well experienced assistant but I'd make an exception for Alfie I think!

Alfie has been suspended from the Broncos.

Drink Driving, I gather.

Because he's now suspended at the Broncos due to a drink driving offence, and may be looking to leave the country to get away from the press over there?

If Todd Carney was refused a work permit then would a similar conviction put any application for Alfie Langer in jeapordy?

Not really sure - didn't Carney have multiple convictions rather than just one drink driving offence?

I've got a semi just thinking about that.

Des Hasler would be the best coach in SL.

Bit drastic fleeing the country for a drink drive offence though, especially to come to Bradford!

I'd love to see him at Odsal but it doesn't seem very likely IMO. But you never know I suppose.

and I have a feeling Beaver would be the only one who could talk him into it but ooooo would be amazing if that happened

Doubt Hasler would leave Manly or the NRL though

Only realistic way of signing Hasler would be if he was sacked by the Sea Eagles.

can't really see that happening like more realistic to do what Wigan did and go for an assistant ready to make the leap head coach

Obviously one of the greatest players of his generation but never struck me as someone who would move into coaching successfully. Seems like he has a thirst to go with an alledged liking for gambling.

[url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbulls/5415190.McNamara_remains_committed_to_Bulls/=#FF0000Nothing much concrete here[/url. Clearly not ruling in or out, and note the "at this moment in time".

Why even consider the poisoned chalice of the England job, invariably on a hiding to nothing, when you could maybe be in Oz next year? And why stay with Bradford after all the hammering as a coach you have had from the fans, if there are other options? Interesting times ahead I feel...

We really are desperate if 4 completely unproven coaches are the best we can attract.

My take on that article is that he has been interviewed and would consider it if offered. If it was not an option it would be the easiest thing in the world to say so.

Furthermore I suspect he'll take it if its offered, as opposed to [imaybe [/igoing to oz as an assistant and [imaybe [/ibeing offered an extension here. If I were in his position I'd see it as an interesting and relatively safe career move. It will be easier to get another SL job after a few seasons with England than it woul dbe if the Bulls don't renew his contract IMHO.

As you say, interesting times...

If you listen to Macca being interviewed on the wireless he very rarely gives a definate yes or no answer.