Well alright that was quite awful as well but all I mean is looking back at it now and the talk that was coming from Pearson at the start of the radders era shows that there was a plan. Pearson said he was giving Radford 3 years to dismantle the team and make it his own. They said they wanted to develop the youth system and bring some players through and these things have happened. I know I'm getting ahead of things by saying how happy I am with this season cos it could go downhill but as it stands right now then I can see the work that has been put in.

There's always a chance things could go wrong, and the next 5 games are huge. I honestly think though, with the personel we have at the club this year, both on and off the pitch, that we will continue to pick up points and be there or there abouts the top four, especially with the likes of Leeds and Hudds struggling and the early leaders, Widnes, now in free fall.

To be fair can't argue with AP giving Radford a new deal although the length of the deal is questionable but AP will know behind the scenes what Radford has done in detail.

That's pretty much how I see it as well. Good to have the future planned and the stability it brings the club.

If things go pear-shaped, as with any coach, he can be got rid of (though maybe not through a badly-written online 'fans' petition).

Pleased this has happened. Players need to know who their coach is going to be if they are to be attracted to the club or persuaded to stay (and many are being persuaded with Radford already in charge). The quality of the playing squad has (at last) improved under Radford's tenure and we are playing some decent stuff. Pearson clearly thinks stability is key and he's probably right. ATEOTD if things go pear shaped it's Pearson who would be paying off Radders' contract so he's the best person to judge the length of the deal.

Nobody does, all I have to go on is gentles previous recruitment, signing average players on huge contracts, could have also lost Shaul.

Both I imagine, but Gentle should and must have had the final say, like Radford will with Tony.

Might help get the Brough deal back on track.

Great deal he's improved us a lot lately and we need continuity to.

In Radders we believe - Great news and well deserved. COYH........................

Everything is moving towards building a culture of discipline and determination, and hopefully success. Pearson and Radders both clearly understand that's a thing that needs to be done in the long run.

Where's Standee when you want him?



I can't believe anyone doubted Radders, best coach in Super league.


We may need to buy a new trophy cabinet, to accommodate all the Silverware that's coming our way.


"It'll be jam tomorrow for all you (B)Radford fans who except mediocrity".

We do take exception to mediocrity, yes.

IMO 2 year deal would have been ideal. But we look to be going in the right direction and things are looking rosy behind the scenes. Player recruitment looks good and everybody seems to be playing for the coach and team. COYH

Dead wood = drifting players. The like of Arundel, Jason Crookes. Players of reportedly big contracts but never going to be good enough. Jacob Miller as the time, was not good enough and on a big wedge. Players with poor attitudes, Ben Crooks / Westerman. Players who couldnt care less, Lineham. Not saying some of these players didnt try, but the attitude around the club stank.

You quote on another post about the 2 poor seasons of 2014 / 15. Yes there were poor, but you completely fail to acknowledge Pearsons comments when Radford was appointed about shifting the deadwood and instilling a professional approach. Radford was criticised on this forum for saying the fans wanted things as of yesterday. You are a great example of that in this situation.

Gentle would never have had this squad, we would have floundered around 8-6 in the league. You comment is complete nonsense as there is plenty of doubt.

We've had a good start, a bit early to be laying rose petals at Radfords feet.

Who's laying petals ? ATM he's doing a good job IMO deserves credit for that

deserves a new deal, even i was unsure and had big doubts upto easter

happy to eat humble pie

Too soon and too long, a one year extension at this moment in time with another year or two added based on performance would have been more appropriate.
People saying LR might have gone elsewhere if we hadn't have snapped him up now are living in cloud cuckoo land!

3 years is the kind of contract handed out when you actually win something, not when you have half a good season following on from two awful ones.
If come season end we have reached the top 4 and/or progressed in the cup then a 2 year would have being acceptable as that is very good progress and LR would rightly deserve a contract extension of that length, win something and a 3 year would then be appropriate, right now is too soon and way too long.

As for the comments regarding PG and SM, as ever not a scrap of evidence but certain people who twist any positives by Gentle as being all down to Radford and all negatives solely on Gentles head.
Who knows where we would have been in 2014/15 I'd be confident we wouldn't have finished 12th with Gentle in charge. Given the same spending on quality players (motu was here in 2013) and more fruition from the youth set up (Gentle played the youth more than Radford did by far and that is an absolute fact that ive pointed out in the past) Gentle would have done better IMHO but it's just that an opinion based on how things had been turned around by PG in a very short period of time.

But he isn't here, Radford is and doing a good job so far this season, some same mistakes that are costing us that he just has to recognise and do something but the improvement in attack has been night and day compared to his first two seasons in charge, that has been the sole difference, not defence but attack. I hope he can continue improving and we can be there or therabouts season end, with the squad we have we should be contenders at least.

Why? was there an actual deal ?

Very lucky man in my opinion to have kept his job based on the last two seasons.
That said the club is going forward and Radford has to take credit for that.
We are not far away from being a very good side and i have no problem with the club extending Radfords current contract.
If our Chairman thinks he is worth a 3 year extension then fine.

Lets hope the wheels don't fall off and the steady improvement nose dives cos 3 year deal will seem like a lifetime . Deserves a deal on current form though but not 3 years .

If wit was poo you would be constipated ,at the moment he is doing a great job and thats what bugs you,he is proving you wrong and it s hurting .If you cannot see how the Club is heading then you should give up and find another Club because even if we go on to to great things you will say its not Radfords doing

Never too early for a bullshine comment from yourself though eh Martin ?

What you talking about?

I'm pretty sure I said in my post that Radford is the best coach in the league, why would it bug me that he's doing a great job? (answer that please), and he's not proving me wrong, I've tipped us for Silverware.

You've dropped a clanger there sunshine, or maybe you didn't understand and have jumped to the wrong conclusion.


When we win the title, this is what I'll sing
We are the champions, We are the champions
Radford is our king