Not happeneing according to HDM today.....



"That means former Hull KR and Hull FC playmaker James Webster is unlikely to return to the KC, despite rumours linking him with the vacant position"

While i`m not saying that Webster is coming the above story from the HDM is pure conjecture on the journalists behalf, there are no comments from Agar or anybody else connected with Hull FC.

Think its fair to assume though - agar wants a defensive coach, webster certainly isnt that.



FWIW i would have Iestyn Harris here as a coach in a shot, think he will be a top head coach in the future

I would be happy with Webbo should there be any truth in this thread. If Webbo doesn't come then I would make Longy the assistant player coach and offer him a deal to stay on as assistant when his two year deal ends. I think we need to work on our attack more than anything. Lets face it, when your attacking your not defending

. Defence is great but attacks better, the greatest form of defence is attack.

Just a question and not a dig at Sean Long at all as I do believe the guy is a quality player and will offer Hull a lot next year (fitness allowing) but...



Do you really think he is coach material, what I've seen of him makes me think he is pretty much a loose cannon, great at what he does but not a motivator / mentor of others. He calls the plays on the field and bosses the team around the park as well as anyone but how would he deal with the finer points of managing the attacking players etc.. I know as an assistant this wouldn;t be a prime concern but I would have thought if this is to be Agars team then he would want and assistant who will listen to him, advise and support, just don't see Long fitting that bill.



I posted on another thread that great players don't make great coaches, think this would be another case of that..

Only time would tell Barham Red. I accept your points of view made. I say Longy simply because he has made it no secret that he would like to go into coaching when his playing career is over. I have never heard any negative feedback from fellow players regarding his personality, I say, If you can organise a team on the playing field then your can do the same off it. Give him a chance for me, I personally think Sean Long would make a great coach but this would require time and experience, Perfect learning curve for an assistant me thinks.

Read what the Saints Chairman has said, and their coach, and indeed a lot of their fans, and it is obvious that it is not the fact that he is a great player that we are using as a yard stick for him being a good coach but his enthusiasm, passion and will to win! He is a good motivator in the dressing room and those qualities will at least give him a good good start at least as an assistant coach!



I think we will look for a defensive coach myself though!

Do you like the attacking philosophy then?

Could Lee Radford be an option to be our defensive coach that Agar is looking for?

Yes, he has a fantastic record in the amateur set up, and was well respected by players, other coaches etc.

Its never done Saints any harm!

No you are right, however they also have a very strong defensive philosophy