Next Halifax Coach : Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:02 pm  

Well at the moment we still don't know.

However in and amongst the all the other recent goings on it has been broached.

Mr Steele when being interviewed on the radio yesterday was asked wether not getting into Super League would have any effect on who the next coach would be.

The response was he would not comment directly at this time nevertheless the club had a clear idea of were they wanted to go with this.

Maybe asked the question at the Ivy House tonight

[Nat (Rugby_Aholic)]

Re: Next Halifax Coach : Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:08 pm  

Was very interesting that at the end of Michael Steele's interview with Radio Leeds he was asked and answered along the lines of "We know which direction we are going to go in and are negotiating at the moment". Something as quick as that can only be Harrison. What about somebody like Greg Florimo, bit of press and positive PR for the club.

Re: Next Halifax Coach : Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:11 pm  

Did i read on a post or a blog from Mike Riley somewhere, that there had been considerable interest from here in the UK and abroad?!

or am i just making that up?

Re: Next Halifax Coach : Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:22 pm  

Harrison would be a perfect choice, he wins games at this level, and we now have to tick the winning somethnig box again now or get to a grand final, he has worked wonders on a small budget at Batley.

Re: Next Halifax Coach : Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:56 pm  

Harrison plus 2 others already i heard but the boards choice is Harrison according to someone within the club.

Re: Next Halifax Coach : Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:12 pm  

TBH id prefer someone with super league experience or an assistant coach, someone with RECENT experience of modern top level training techniques, tactics, nutrition, skills coaching, science of the sport, drills, training ground drills and so on. Look at McGuire at Wigan.

Assistant coaches know as much as the head coach training wise so can bring that extra expertise, look at Noble, his knowledge has tweaked things enough to have an effect.

I just dont see Harrison im sorry, just prefer someone who's been involved in the top flight division be it this country or down under recently who has experience and knowledge of all I have mentioned, im sure an assistant would find the role attractive enough or as a stepping stone.

Re: Next Halifax Coach : Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:38 pm  

I'd like Harrison, I like the way Batley play as well, keep the rugby entertaining!

Re: Next Halifax Coach : Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:47 pm  

as far as I can see the club needs an experienced operator in this league - only one name has beeen tabled that fits that bill

Re: Next Halifax Coach : Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:13 pm  

Waddy-Fax wrote:

TBH id prefer someone with super league experience or an assistant coach, someone with RECENT experience of modern top level training techniques, tactics, nutrition, skills coaching, science of the sport, drills, training ground drills and so on. Look at McGuire at Wigan.

You've got to be realistic. We ain't a super league club, and with jobs coming up at Castleford and potentially Leeds there ain't a cat in hells chance we'll get one that meets this bill - not sure we get one at this price. Harrison did a good job at Bradford and Salford and has done very well with Batley. Only man for the job in my opinion. Just wonder what his contract situation is at Batley - he may want to see the year out there.

Re: Next Halifax Coach : Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:22 pm  

Whats John sharpe doing these days?.