Strong rumours that we are set to appoint a former Bradford Bulls coach this week, on a consultancy basis to work alongside Andrew Henderson...

Confirmed to be neither Francis Cummins or Mick Potter. My money is on Noble or......McBanana?

The Bradford Telegraph & Argus are reporting Brian Noble met with staff at London yesterday, and an official announcement is expected today. www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... 1849370._/

The Bradford Telegraph & Argus are reporting Brian Noble met with staff at London yesterday, and an official announcement is expected today. www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... 1849370._/

Mc Banana is unlikely to swap Aus for Barnet.

Would be happy with Mr Noble giving us a steer

Noble?! Christ I thought he hated us

I think Nobby is exactly right for London at this time. He will help to steady the ship and develop a style of rugby which will be basic in it's approach with the intention of grinding out results. London still have plenty of time to make the top 4 and with Nobby on board they will do. I don't think it will be attractive but it will be all about the result. I doubt the crowds will flood in to revel in attractive expansive rugby. He also has loads of useful contacts in the game.

Excellent. He will also be good for the London media. They will have heard of him! Good result, "We are Nobby's nuts"

I think this is an excellent move, despite past comments and an unhappy spell with Salford. He is an astute coach, knows players, and i think will add a lot

Can't say as I'm too over the moon about this, sure he's got the profile and reputation but I think as a coach he's been in serious decline for a number of years. If this is true then I hope I'm proved wrong.

Rob, it's not as if we seem to be flooded with offers. The bloke has got a proven track record, I would not be that surprised if he left salford because he probably told the Dr some stuff he didn't want to hear.
With a bit of luck, assuming it's a true rumour and he does come, between him and Hendo they can instill a bit of the mongrel spirit that's needed in the comp we are in.

Don't see the appeal personally, feel fairly non plussed about it. Pants at Salford, average for GB, did well with the Bulls about a century ago with an amazing squad of talent.

If true, good move because of his many contacts in the game and his media profile, quite high by RL standards. I'd hope he sticks to using those assets on our behalf and leaves Hendo to look after the coaching.

Good move in view if we get Nobby on board.

Its a good move, he likes a challenge and doesn't suffer fools gladly, maybe that's why he is considered arrogant. I spoke with him for a long time when he came to Brentford and he was of the opinion that a well run London club is a good thing. He will ruffle a few feathers - bring it on

It's all gone very quiet .....

Noble has said tonight that talks are at an advanced stage but not yet complete.

Yep, I've read a lot of guff, seeing is believing, would love to see him around London RL in just about any capacity he likes.

Probably showing my age here, but It MUST be true, it's on the BBC! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/31863403

Probably showing my age here, but It MUST be true, it's on the BBC! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/31863403

His pedigree is Superleague..Will that benefit you in the championship? And whats wrong with Andrew Henderson?

If we had made this move a year ago we wouldn't be where we are now, welcome aboard Mr Noble

Atomic you seem to be suggesting super league is a different game than championship. It's all rugby league played under same laws so can't see issues.
The basic difference is the speed the game is played at

I'd agree that he isn't among the greats.
However people seem to forget that he turned it round at Wigan when they clearly had an unhappy dressing room. Also with his track record he won't have to sell himself to the players.
To put it bluntly, even if he doesn't have a history of winning silverware, he does have a proven track record in player management. I reckon he might just be the sort of person we need to fire them up a bit.

And as others have pointed out, the candidates won't be queueing out the door.

We are Nobby's nuts ..said we are Nobby's nuts!

Is he onboard yet

All I will say to that comment is an old cliche..The Championship (as its called now) is a very easy league to fall into,but the hardest to get out of. And you will see a lot of issues this season you didn't see in SL.