Heard something very interesting yesterday. There is a reason Lam hasn't been offered the job after this year is out. That reason is because he is going out boozing with the players and IFL isn't happy about it. He is also apparently unhappy with the fitness levels of our players. Just what i was told. Not my words. Don't know how true it is. Was also told yesterday that Shaun Wane is looking for a 'get out' at Scottish RU after a huge fall out with their head coach. Put 2 and 2 together.

Look, i was all for a change of direction after Wane but to be honest, now it's done. I would welcome him back with open arms. I would take those solid, grubby defensive tactics over flare play. If he would come back i would happily take him back. To be honest it is probably been good for both parties. We know what it looks like without him and he knows what it's like without us.

I like the way we were beginning to play under Lam until yet more injuries have disrupted things. I would have Waney back on a part time basis as an assistant coach to work alongside Lammy to concentrate solely on defence. However I cannot see Waney going for that.

No, I don’t want Wane back. If he came back I probably wouldn’t renew my season ticket.
I like to be entertained. Although disappointed with the Cas defeat, I was entertained and I really enjoyed the rugby on show against Catalan.

IL got rid of the head fitness coach and replaced him from within...his own fault

Wane and Deacon or Harris as assistant.

Didn't Lam have rep of a party animal when he was player?

Need to instil some discipline into the squad.

Lammy was a renowned good timer when he was here last time and with no family here it’s not surprising if he’s socialising a lot.

Rads in particular must’ve have known that may be the case.

Bitcon left due to a huge wad of cash being offered by Man City and the opportunity to work with his brother so you can't blame IL for that. You can blame IL/KR for failing to recruit an adequate replacement.

I don’t want Wane back, like Salty said I too was entertained against Castleford despite losing, I’d take that all day over beating Cas 12-8 playing boring rugby.

I wouldn't. A dull 12-8 win would have made that coach journey back to Wigan a lot more enjoyable.

What utter tripe.

Ive read so me rubbish

Not my words. Just have to see won't we.

Correct!! Lam will be our coach next season and most likely the season after. He’s loved by the players and management team and his style is really starting to show through.

he does look a little rough and ready though unshaven etc, not saying there's any truth to this but just pointing out the obvious "man living on his own"

Nothing like Shaun Wane, then!

What is the obvious?

Trent Barrett on a 3 year deal according to league weekly.

If we can’t keep Lammy that would be my preferred option as long as he doesn’t bugger off in the middle of his contract!

Did Barrett actually do a decent job at Manly before the fallout?

I think Phil Wilkinson has addressed the Trent Barrett rumour. Apparently, although the club never normally comment on speculation, they are quick to state this rumour is wide of the mark...I wonder why? Maybe IL doesn't want SE to get wind of it?

Manley were hit and miss under Barrett played some good stuff and were entertaining there were a lot of rumours of off field problems at the club

If there's any legs in the Barrett rumour it does strike me that we're after the best 'Wiganer' rather than the best option, again.

Welcome, Trent. You’ll fit right in here.

Wasn't Barrett one of the reasons Jackson Hastings left Manly?

Quote ="Rogues Gallery"Wasn't Barrett one of the reasons Jackson Hastings left Manly?'" Think it was more to do with Hastings being a clown off the field. Barrett gave him umpteen chances and every time he threw it back in his face. He was deeply unpopular with the other players, as he was at the Roosters beforehand https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... f12fb85333

Quote ="Rogues Gallery"Wasn't Barrett one of the reasons Jackson Hastings left Manly?'" Think it was more to do with Hastings being a clown off the field. Barrett gave him umpteen chances and every time he threw it back in his face. He was deeply unpopular with the other players, as he was at the Roosters beforehand https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... f12fb85333

Can't keep going for ex players etc his record at manly was poor I'd have Powell at Wigan done a decent job at cas even tho hes a miserable sod