Very impressd with the way he conducted himself today.
After seeing a few coaches this season be ungentlemanly and mean spirited, it was a pleasure to see someone diplomatic, professional and genuine.

Shaking hands with all of the Giants players was a nice touch.

A real gent, and nice to see.

Why do we really care to be honest

Rugby league topic on rugby league forum, im a Warrington fan, but im interested in anything rugby league, not just my own club.

And given the arrogance and bitterness of some SL coaches which have been the source of discussion a lot recently.

I like Tony Smith, quality coach and is the sole reason why i'm worried about Warrington in the next few seasons.

Shame he's a boring get.

Then again, on the Wigan forum, I couldn't care less

Seconded.

I personally can't watch him being interviewed as it tends to have a sedative effect on me.

Try listening to him on GMR (where he seems to be on every Thursday night)
Riveting!

Tony 'Kes' Smith is true Yorkshire man.

easy to commiserate and be pleasant to the opposition after sticking 60 points on them...

To be fair TS has had the high`s and lows as a SL coach so he knows what it is like to be on both ends, personally I think that is why he is humble even in victory. I do like the way he shakes the hands of the the other team not a lot of coaches would do that no matter if there team won or lost.

As dull as dishwater, but clearly an excellent coach and rl person.

Tony is my favourite opposition coach. He's good at what he does and can accept a loss and is a gracious winner aswell, wouldnt swap him for Madge though

And to be fair to Tony Smith he did the same (shook hands with all the Wigan players) when we beat them at Warrington.

He appears to be a decent fella.

Agreed, but he still acts like Ray Charles when he is getting interviewed.

Was equally gracious in defeat against us as he was in victory today. Top Fella and quality coach.

I have always wondered if he is being ignorant or it's just his nerves... or that he simply doesn't like Bill Arthur and refuses to look him in the eye!

To be fair no one likes Arthur!

We met Mr Smith last week at the MM weekend and he was an absolute legend. He even took time out from the warm up with his team (Wire were due on ten minutes later) and he was a credit to his team and the sport of RL.

Terrific bloke, some on this thread could take heed.

He plays a piano?

The man has class which seems to be in short supply with super league coaches this season. Its no suprise the two coaches with seemingly the best attitude so far this season are the top 2 in the league.