Re: Finn out, Murrell in : Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:09 pm  

With Strudwick in charge we will more than likely win most second halves.

Re: Finn out, Murrell in : Fri Sep 27, 2024 8:36 am  

Greg Florimos Boots wrote:

Id agree with this but thought I would have a look and see if it were actually true.

Liam Finn - Tough gig this year but saved us from relegation once given the chance to bring in his own players.
Simon Grix - Real mixed bag with two third place finishes but also part of a 9th and two 8th place finishes. 1895 Winner.
Richard Marshall - 4th, 6th, 3rd, 4th, 9th. Not bad as some of those years had powerhouse teams we could not compete with.
Karl Harrison - 3rd, 3rd, 4th plus a NRC win. Always thought we could have done better over this period and didn't kick on from the Championship win.
Anthony Farrell - Took over when we were a mess after relegation, had a 2nd from bottom, 4th and 7th. A needs must appointment.
TA - Took over from Steve Linnane and was in charge at our worst point in SL. Never stood a chance.
Gary Mercer - Took over when JP left because of money troubles, can't remember much from his time but we held our own.
John Pendlebury - What a team he put together in 98, best rugby I have seen a Fax team play. Shafted again because of money.
John Dorahy - Might have the timeline mixed up here but I think he failed to get us out of the old second division but he did make the Regal cup final.
Chris Anderson - Well he did okay didn't he.

I might be wrong but Chris Anderson, John Dorahy, Gary Mercer, Anthony Farrel, Simon Grix were players with the club so werent returning as such.

Re: Finn out, Murrell in : Fri Sep 27, 2024 9:23 am  

Chris Anderson was brought in as Player Coach by David Brooke to replace Colin Dixon. Anderson had originally signed to play for Hull KR that season, if I am not mistaken.

John Dorahy was also brought in also as Player coach and not a (former player) in the 89/90 season. We failed to get promotion as Brooke’s money ran out and issues with not paying players. The Dewsbury away game stands out, when we were dominating in the first half and rumours were they were told they weren’t getting paid at half time – and might as well stayed on the changing rooms.

Dorahy became Wigan coach a few years later. Apparently, this was on the back on the Regal trophy final where some of the Wigan senior players commented on how tactically astute he seemed to be as a coach.

Re: Finn out, Murrell in : Fri Sep 27, 2024 11:52 am  

From the returning players who became coach, Martin Hall is missing; played hooker in 1998 and replaced Faz as coach in 2006, eventually becoming Director of Rugby when Matt Calland took over coaching.

Re: Finn out, Murrell in : Fri Sep 27, 2024 1:17 pm  

Sideshow Bob wrote:

From the returning players who became coach, Martin Hall is missing; played hooker in 1998 and replaced Faz as coach in 2006, eventually becoming Director of Rugby when Matt Calland took over coaching.

Good shout and possibly one the most influlention appointments around that time as well.