Re: CC RD 6 | Castleford Tigers (H) : Mon Mar 28, 2022 10:27 am  

Zoo Zoo Boom wrote:

The experience of building a development club is not really relevant to the current situation. This is elite level sport that needs elite level thinking. This club has been in decline since 2015 - I accept the stadium revamp would have used up a lot of time and energy but that was completed pre-pandemic. Having JJB in charge and seriously suggesting he might get the job is thinking that is way off. This needs decisive leadership where a crucial decision is needed and soon. Looking at the fixtures coming up I see Tolouse as the only game that looks winnable given the recent performance levels.

I don't think GH seriously believes JJB is the man, but in the situation the club is in he had to give his backing. Beg to differ a little on the winnable games. After the Saints game ( where a epic stuffing beckons) we have a week off before Hudds. With any luck at all we will have four props available. That will make a huge difference. Hopefully also a new coach, but I guess the jury is out on that one.

Re: CC RD 6 | Castleford Tigers (H) : Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:06 am  

ArthurClues wrote:

I don't think GH seriously believes JJB is the man, but in the situation the club is in he had to give his backing.

I agree on this totally - whilst I find his waffle infuriating in a coaching context I don't think JJB is anywhere near the shortlist for the permanent job.

Re: CC RD 6 | Castleford Tigers (H) : Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:16 am  

The only option aside from JJB was Long, at least in the short-term. I've no problem with GH publicly backing him. The fact that JJB is even in this position for a couple of weeks shows what a state GH has let the coaching staff get into. When you look back though its probably not surprising - succession planning in the coaching ranks has definitely not been a strong point, and jobs for ex players has been going on for years. Not one of our ex-players has really shown any coaching ability, except for Powell.