Its pretty clear from the statements by Hetherington and McDermott that Leeds decided they had to change coach, offered McDermott the chance to leave in the same way as Wane, but he forced them to punt him on the spot. Whilst McDermott may not be arrogant, he's clearly very stubborn, and its not hard to imagine that's exactly what went down. He himself may regret the way he left when he looks back.

Re new coaches, the only British coach I rate at all right now is Powell. But Powell would be insane to consider rejoining Leeds now. He's doing a great job in building a side at Cas, and he's clearly got great support from the club management. Why on earth would he move to Leeds today, going to a club where supporters will tear him apart if we don't look like world beaters 5 minutes into his first game? He may end up at Leeds eventually, and I'd have no problem with that, but not today. That's even assuming Leeds and Cas would reach an agreement.

I've no idea who Leeds may go for, but I wouldn't be surprised at some form of caretaker arrangement to the end of this year. Whilst the timing of McDermott's departure is unfortunate, I'd rather we survive this year and Hetherington spends decent time trying to get the right replacement rather than jumping for someone who might be free today and we end up being lumbered with for two years.

Wane left because he had a more tempting offer in RU lined up.

Doubt McDermott will be too bothered or regretful. Could’ve done the “mutual decision” line but no one would’ve believed it anyway so what’s the point and social media would’ve just been awash with people saying he was sacked anyway. Actually quite refreshing (as usual with McDermott) to hear him not give a cliche response and speak honestly. Whether or not people agree that he could turn it around, any coach worth a damn should back themselves to turn it around especially when in McDermott’s case he’s done it a few times before

Excuse my ignorance if I am wrong, isn't it the case that a resignation or mutual consent is cheapest option for the Club & a dismissal would have a cost package attached ?

I know that Neil Jukes resigned due to fan pressure & extremely poor results but he also spared the Club the cost implication to pay out his contract which is fair play in my book.

If as suggested BM held out rather than resign/leave on a mutual, then it could be to ensure his contract gets paid out, I don't know, but a possibility.

No mutual consent tends to just be the polite wording to cover up being sacked. If would be just as expensive as simply sacking them (but then there are lots of exotic rumours about what special clauses there were in McDermott's rolling contract).

This inheriting a team thing and he was lucky and it fell apart when players started to leave. The guy was losing players right from the start not just 2015.

Before he started Diskin, Eastwood and Donald left at the end of 2010. The first two weren’t really replaced and BJB was promoted to Donald’s spot. Mid way through 2011 Senior was injured never to return and two props in Burgess and Cross left, the latter being a flop who was only signed on Buderus’ recommendation. Then Buderus and Lautiiti left at the end of 2011 and Webb was done midway through 2012. Lee Smith departed after coming back in 2010 nowhere near the player he was previously.

Lost quite a bit those first few years without much significant coming in apart from a teenager from Fev called Hardaker who’d become a MOS under McDermott.

Yes he inherited that core but most of that was already 30+ and two of them in Peacock and McGuire finished 2010 with serious knee injuries with the latter having to adapt his game over the next few years which was often at times hit and miss.

People who think it would be easy for ANY coach to still lead that team to 2 GF’s in 2011 and 2012 especially given how strong Wigan and Warrington were really is talking rubbish. The age of that squad and how it started to move on by the time McDermott arrived really had no right to win as much as it did under him and not any old coach would’ve done.

But what about all the stuff saying Cas were his boyhood team etc etc.

But then what do I know, he said the same about Fev when he was there.

I'm sure GH will 'approach' Powell with a view to the longer term. But I wouldn't assume its a slam dunk because both Powell and his current employer do actually have a say. I'd have no problem if Powell wasn't interested or if Cas refused to release him from his contract even if Leeds did start sniffing around.

Powell dismissed the rumours earlier for what it's worth. Said people can rest easy and he's fully committed to what he and the other coaching staff are doing at Cas.

Well he would say that would he not, hardly going to say, well yeah biggest job in the game wouldn’t mine that myself, i’d jump at the chance, is he, if he us in the picture (which i don’t personally think he is nor do i want him) he will be keeping his cards close to his chest.

Powell would probably think more about it at the end of the season rather than now.
It's looking more likely some sort of interim appointment will need to be made for now.

Leeds, biggest job in the game, laughing my socks off.

So, coaching the biggest English Club and most successful over the last 10 years isnt the biggest job in the game ?
More excellent knowledge there, bud ??

Not the biggest club by any stretch. Yes, successful, but St Helens & Wigan are bigger. Think what you like, you are boring.

Dream on old love. RL clubs don't come any bigger than Leeds. Third biggest city in the country. Magnificent stadium, fantastic backroom facilities, Saint Helens and Wigan are pokey little towns in South West Lancashire. The potential in Leeds is huge. Wigan and Saints only need a couple of bad seasons and they're scratching round for brass. Look at why Wigan had to sell Central Park. When push came to shove Wigan couldn't cut the financial mustard despite success on the field.

Boring (in your opinion

) but, 100% right, jog on

Typical Whino arrogance, sad.

He us just another bitter deluded hater.
Leeds biggest supported biggest commercial turnover, no doubt they are biggest club in super league anybody can see that.

How is it arrogance its pure fact. The support the turnover the profits the success, Its like saying Man united are not the biggest englush football club or or bayern are not the biggest German club.
Just because your sever jealousy cant handle that does not make it untrue.

biggest forward passes, cheating and bleating who use a Leeds UTD song, I don't care enough for it to be called hate. I just find you all angry individuals (and Headingley isn't even in Leeds)

doesn't sound like you care much nearly crying into your keyboard with shear jealousy.

Jealous, no, I prefer to support an honest club with an honest owner.

So, apart from your rant about forward passes, cheating etc, would you agree Leeds are the biggest R.L. club in this country?

Aren't you an FC fan?

It's a slippery slope talking about owner honesty in this game, I'd look closer to home.

Leeds are the biggest club in RL - don't even know why other fans teams are bothered by it mind. Doesn't make your club any less relevant, but the points mentioned above about leeds are correct.

Leeds aren't the biggest club in the game. They are however the biggest RL club in the country.

That I agree with, lots of recent success. But also having the RFL in their pocket has helped.