Thanks for the welcome, not here to entertain (or insult) just an opinion. I think Ellis will make his own judgement on how long his body can take the hits, but he would be valuable as a part of the coaching team once he does decide enough is enough, I just think as a club we spend money on players but not coaches, IF Tony Smith ends up at Rovers (which I doubt, but am wary that I may be wrong) then we've missed a HUGE opportunity to get a world class D.O.R in to help Lee. Interesting how we've heard nothing of Motu so far this season?

Horne needs to be moved on? Explain your thinking on that? I'm just curious as to how you come to that thinking given he's had a year last yr coaching 19s who played great stuff. Isn't even done 2 years yet and has done a lot of learning already regarding coaching! I know he's been around the country checking out other sporting clubs meeting coaches spending time in their facilities seeing how they do things etc

you "know" which means you are another club mole. People lauded him as a player when he was bang average (at best), we cannot cling to (perceived) past glory, Cooke made Horne look a world beater, that is why he played on the wing for GB.

Maybe I need to go to specsavers and get some rose tinted glasses?

Yes, he's a nice guy, but he's a juniors coach and would be much better off at Dockers or similar, similarly Last.

Stupid talk. Cooke made outside backs look good. Horne made Horne look good. Others too. Briscoe must've scored 50%of his tries off Hornes shoulder
Played wing as a very young kid. In 1 series.
I'm a club mole. Mmmn so you sound like you're not in any way. So the rationale for binning a young coaching staff member without any knowledge of his abilities or how he's thought of amongst the group - both coaches and players is again - stupid talk. Outright thick even.

Insult all you want, I wont rise to it (it's also against the AUP, but you seem be to immune)

I say as I see, that is all, I wouldn't give him or Last a job coaching.

Despite knowing nothing whatsoever about their coaching abilities? Everyone is welcome to air their opinion of course, but when the opinion is based on no relevant knowledge, don't expect anyone to give it any credibility.

Your posting style reminds me of someone, but I can't think who.

Odd eh? "Brand new" poster and knows all about the AUP...

Nobody ever made Horne look a 'world beater'. Or anything else for that matter. Horne made himself look what he was - a very good SL standard player.

None of which has the slightest bearing on his ability as a coach.

We had all this at exactly the same time last year from another "capitalist", FCFALERNA. Bitched about every aspect of the club for a couple weeks then went MIA when we looked on course for the top 8. Maybe just holidaying in the Mediterranean with Radford on his mind. Understandable.

Mmm totally agree about this poster. Maybe April fools joke me thinks

Edited for you lol

Hi Standee.

Most people's top 2 AGAIN. 3rd time in 3 games in 7 days! 'Overrated'

He'll be top 3 for the great majority of every game he plays for us. Different class it's as simple as that.

I'm absolutely in awe of Ellis. That injury should have been a year out minimum, and at that age should probably have been a retirement. He came back in half the time, straight back in doing long minutes, played both games over Easter and was our best player (along with Shaul) across the two. Late in games, after big minutes, he's poking his nose through and carrying two or three tacklers another ten yards with him. Last minute at Rovers, there he is with a tackle to drive them off towards the touchline, ruining their field position and running the clock. I just think the guy is incredible. Contract immediately.

Amor must have hated it tonight. Ellis totally had his number. Ouch.

Two year contract please. And a coaching role after that. The guy is immense, and embodies everything a professional should do. He's got the sort of respect that you wish you could bottle. Hope it rubs off on some of the younger lads.

One of the greats to ever don our colours.
Radders said in the past his team-mates feel 6 inches higher when he's there to lead them out onto the park.
The bloke is awesome.

I've not been a fan of Ellis especially his first two seasons but last night he was awesome welcome back

The guy is a monster and has been ever since he joined. Contract now.

Would be nice for him to lift some silverware for us before he retires

He was superb last night (again), the whole team steps it up when hes on. We have to keep him past this year.

Went off with 10ish minutes to go... Looked to be carrying his arm, but also he was pointing at his ribs/sternum. Was walking round after the game so hopefully it's just a knock.

Ellis is metronomic. He never stops.

Perhaps the enforced lay off with his Achilies has refreshed him to enable these level of consistent performances?

A contract offer must be around the corner. However players with the longevity of the likes of Menzies and Peacock are few and fair between. 1 year rolling contract with or a 1 year with an option of another dependant on appearances. Sweeten it with the agreement of a coaching role when the boots finally get hung up?

Why?

Hi all i havnt posted on here for a while, but I have to congratulate all players and staff for the performances over the easter period. Ellis is a monster and it seems that the players don't want to drop in performance levels after that meeting he held. Ellis doesn't often take this action so they will definitely of known he meant business. Houghton work ethic is sensational and his dummy half play has been phenomenal behind this pack and now we are seeing a kicking game to him aswell. If he keeps this up England coaches have to take notice. 40 tackles last night without a miss is crazy. Snyed is growing into the role and the confidence been shown by him is typified with that 40m drop goal. Does anyone know the extent of ellis injury. Seemed a bad one at first but hopefully just a stinger and precaution because of previous rib injuries. Big raps all round including the fantastic away following. Keep it up roll on hudds and the whinos