According to Rugby League Live Poching has been given the job.

Excellent news, he has earned it.

I'm happy with that.
He needs to build his own team now.

It was somewhat of a no brainier because he did what was asked of him and clearly he had the support of the players.

Least surprising appointment ever. WP is no more or less a risk than even the most experienced coach, all new coaches come with risk attached. However on balance WP comes with less than most, so a good appointment in my book.

Been assistant coach to a guy who's teams have played good attacking rugby .From what I've seen so far since he took over at Wakefield this his the way we are going to play .Pleased he as got the job

Officially announced by the club about an hour ago. Well deserved Willie.

I wont lie i wanted a fresh face but congrats to willie he really as earned the the right to to the role with some good performances and i will support him 100%, massive good luck really hope he is successful
Up the trin

He's earned his chance, good luck to him. Big season for the club next year, he needs to hit the ground running.

Especially as it will be away at Toulouse (no doubt!!)

Well deserved - happy with this news.

Obvious choice, seems to have the players on his side. Wonder if there will be an appointment at Director of Rugby... ill check my voicemail....

Good luck WP

I'm less bothered about the Director of Rugby roll and more about the assistants. There are a few good names being talked about that will help make us better.

Willie has good contacts to build his own team.

I'm happy with the decision.

Really pleased for Willie when he played for us he always gave 100% and every time I have spoken to him or watched him he has always been the same, he is a top man and I really hope his leadership shines through because as a player he left everything on the pitch everygame. Good luck Willie.

Or Featherstone hopefully?

No surprise really, and why should there be, he’s done a great job.

Very pleased with this appointment. Fully deserved. Well done Willie.

Out of pure mischief I reckon we should pin this thread. Then we can see who does an about turn after the first bad result and denounces Willie first.

I take back the above statement.

There you are vasty . I'm first on your list




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Really pleased he has been appointed and well deserved as it must be unnerving when you take over as interim while wanting the full time position. He's held his nerve and deserves his chance.

Good luck Willie, cometh event & hour ( occasion ) then cometh the man. Apprenticeship served, so now up the trin !

Good choice and wish WP great success in the future

Franny Cummins will be assistant