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"We have a stand-out candidate," Hudgell told the BBC. "We are expecting the appointment to be a top-line coach with proven experience and a fine understanding of the game.

The person we've identified as the coach we want to take us forward in the long-term isn't in a position to take up a position at this stage.

"We've been in talks and will make an announcement when we're in a position to."

When I first read this I immediately thought he meant Radford. It would be the sort of coup Hudgell would revel in, the snatching of a man Pearson has put his faith in taking precedence. Perhaps we are being naive as to think other clubs aren't interested and something like this is the reason we haven't heard yet.

For me, I still think it's a little soon to be convinced of the longevity of our success. Since our collapse after Catalans we've had 3 bum-sqeakingly close wins and a slightly more convincing victory against the bottom club, sealed when their best player was on the bench.

I wish we had more time for Pearson to make the decision although I recognize the need for the coaches job to be secured so other commitments can be secured with that understanding in place.

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"We have a stand-out candidate," Hudgell told the BBC. "We are expecting the appointment to be a top-line coach with proven experience and a fine understanding of the game.

The person we've identified as the coach we want to take us forward in the long-term isn't in a position to take up a position at this stage.

"We've been in talks and will make an announcement when we're in a position to."

When I first read this I immediately thought he meant Radford. It would be the sort of coup Hudgell would revel in, the snatching of a man Pearson has put his faith in taking precedence. Perhaps we are being naive as to think other clubs aren't interested and something like this is the reason we haven't heard yet.

For me, I still think it's a little soon to be convinced of the longevity of our success. Since our collapse after Catalans we've had 3 bum-sqeakingly close wins and a slightly more convincing victory against the bottom club, sealed when their best player was on the bench.

I wish we had more time for Pearson to make the decision although I recognize the need for the coaches job to be secured so other commitments can be secured with that understanding in place.