That article is biased. Seems to be his blog though...so why shouldn't it be!?

He's highlighted the odd statement and he's then filled in the gaps.

McDermott is right, we in the English game don't have the resources. This means PLAYER NUMBERS to compete....not cash etc, thats where we need to improve.

Also the training facilities etc at some clubs can't be up to scratch with the NRL....but hey, let LF have his say!

I agree we can look at union for clues on how to grow crowds but that was not the subject of the piece.

I'd be interested to see LF's reaction if he spots the fact that the lead story in the Guardian online rugby union section, at this moment in time, is one about Brian wanting the England RL job! RU and Brian, he'll love that one.

Its down to coaching.

Brian McDermott isn't a good enough coach, so he wouldn't realise that. I don't expect him to.

It's not now.