Re: Sinfield retires : Wed Apr 27, 2016 12:59 pm  

Kevin has been a person of the highest integrity and honesty.
An inspiration and role model to all within and without the sport.
I wish him well, and hope that at some time Leeds Rugby will be able to employ his off field gifts to both his and the club's advantage.
All the best, Kevin and thank you for the pleasure you have given me.

Re: Sinfield retires : Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:04 pm  

Gotcha wrote:

Hopefully GH will have the sense to bring him in and mentor him, to replace himself going forward.

Yep.

Probably already been agreed.

Re: Sinfield retires : Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:06 pm  

Biff Tannen wrote:

Yep.

Probably already been agreed.

I bloody well hope so.

Re: Sinfield retires : Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:21 pm  

Sinfield's statement refers to opportunities for a "life after rugby", so I wouldn't expect to see him stay within the sport in an administrative capacity.

As for timing, it could be that these opportunities have a narrow window and it was either now or never. Can't see that Carnegie would be pushing him out the door, given he's been one of their better players in the second half of the season.

Re: Sinfield retires : Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:46 pm  

something must have come up job wise I think .Best wishes to him which ever road he goes down

Re: Sinfield retires : Wed Apr 27, 2016 2:42 pm  

I wish you well Kevin. Thanks for the Memories and your dedication to us.

Re: Sinfield retires : Wed Apr 27, 2016 2:59 pm  

As Sal said on the other page he has been pretty much on the go since Nov 2014. I always thought it'd be tough at his age to pretty much jump into a RU season just weeks after SL ended without a significant break. After 20 years without really any lengthy injury absences his body must be crying out for a rest.

Maybe he's seen Leeds' struggles and he wants to come back and help (in a non playing role) fingers crossed.

Re: Sinfield retires : Wed Apr 27, 2016 3:02 pm  

Fred_Pickup wrote:

Job going at Super League, I understand........or maybe Toronto.

Peacock said the other day that he considered an offer to play for Toronto this year but opted not to in the end.

Re: Sinfield retires : Wed Apr 27, 2016 3:34 pm  

6 months at Leeds under McD then in the hot seat for next season with McD moving upstairs.

That was always the plan, it's just happened a year earlier than planned.

Re: Sinfield retires : Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:55 pm  

Fallon wrote:

6 months at Leeds under McD then in the hot seat for next season with McD moving upstairs.

That was always the plan, it's just happened a year earlier than planned.

I plan on going to church on sunday for the first time since my 5 year old was christened, I will pray this is true