Juan Cornetto wrote:
I do not think forums are truly representative of fans opinions. The regular posters are made up the retired or the unemployed and feature a high percentage of the complainers.
Some posters express very strange logic with regard to changing the coach.
Before, these same posters wanted him out in his first season. They then had to take a large bite of humble pie as Mac got to Wembley and won the Championship. Showing the same impatience in his second season there were calls again for a change. Mac once more confounded these self declared sages as he again took the team to the Cup Final and a second Championship win.
Having been so wrong twice before these keyboard coaches grasped at a failure to win a third Championships on the trot as proof that Mac wasn't up to the job and they had been right all along, despite a serious injury handicap.
Now despite a good first half of the season and still in 2nd spot and the Cup semi the knives are out yet again from these so-faithful supporters. Their latest logic is that a new coach is required to oversee the up coming changes in the squad caused by retirements of key players.
For some it hasn't dawned yet that BM has been managing a transition since he arrived. Replacements for Web, Ali, Buderus, Smith etc a new set of backs already in place, several talented young players now with first team experience. A new proven NRL prop already signed to cover one key spot. He (and GH) are half way already in the transitional period.
There is no logic to say that another coach would be better to complete the job. In fact there is logic in saying it would be a greater gamble for a new coach to win over the aging stars who will still be key to our success over the next couple of seasons. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
That's a big assumption you're making in that first sentence without anything whatsoever to back it up!
Now onto this coaching debate does he also sh## gold coins?
Lets be honest im more than happy to admit he proved me wrong it was great to see us come good and witness the Club/Team I've followed for over 30years were competing for and winning trophies.
However like most sports we deal in the here and now I as others have pointed out there is a "shelf life" or even in this case a "stick or twist" situation on the horizon I personally think the very least we need is a new no2 someone with afresh approach and able to help Mc and the team.
The Coaches just like players are not always going to be bang on that's a given it happens and whilst the over-view looks good with 2nd spot and a CC semi on the horizon the fine detail amongst it needs addressing does it not or do we sit back and wait till we lose 2/3/4 major players at once or even the Coach?
Now I'm sure/hope GH has plans in place the opinions exchanged on here are just that and just as the "Sack the coach" calls obviously rankle with you this "he can do wrong" or anyone who thinks there are issues is "wrong" and don't represent the wider fan base is just as grating.
I don't just exchange views on here and whilst I will never claim to speak on anyone elses behalf but my own view with all due respect is that many fans are discussing the next stage re-Coaches and Players.
