: Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:35 pm  

af wrote:

3rd, 2nd, 7th (haven't counted the near-relgation season where he took over halfway through) - not massively dissimilar to the last three years.

If you are seriously suggesting Foxy as a potential alternative to McNamara then you've missed a couple of achievements out.

: Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:42 pm  

Asim wrote:

If you are seriously suggesting Foxy as a potential alternative to McNamara then you've missed a couple of achievements out.

I was talking about 90s Foxy, but you're right, early 80s Foxy deserves consideration too.

: Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:44 pm  

6Iestyn6 wrote:

Shaun McRae

Cracking bloke but it doesn't win you matches. He'll be lucky to see out the season at Salford.

: Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:17 am  

Well I know I am one of Macca's more 'vocal' detracters but a line has to be drawn somewhere and I for one think we should stop judging him on past performances and give him a clean slate for next season.

Perhaps Mr. Mystic would agree to be gagged on this matter until ten games in when we cann have a moratorium (and a poll of course) to see where he's taking the team

Of course the McBanana will stay in my sig for comic effect but I am also hoping it will be an inspiration to Steve, Semi, Solo and Nero in the coming months. Of course I will be happy to change verses when things start to take a turn for the better.

We have to ask ourselves what expectations we have going onto next season to judge Macca against first though. Even Eddie will agree that silverware is unrealistic so what would people class as success for us next season For mine a valiant CC semi final exit, top 4 finish and winning at least one game in the play-offs would be a step in the right direction and enough to show McBanana is learning Oh, and at least 1 win over Leeds would be good, also teams like Wigoon and Saints too

: Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:35 am  

McNamara unhappy with new structure http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... structure/

McNamara unhappy with new structure http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... structure/

: Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:36 am  

Ancient Provocateur wrote:

We have to ask ourselves what expectations we have going onto next season to judge Macca against first though. Even Eddie will agree that silverware is unrealistic so what would people class as success for us next season :?: For mine a valiant CC semi final exit, top 4 finish and winning at least one game in the play-offs would be a step in the right direction and enough to show McBanana is learning :) Oh, and at least 1 win over Leeds would be good, also teams like Wigoon and Saints too :ROCKS:

I dont think we'll win anything so performance will be the thing for me. Some definite sign of progression. Competitive matches against Leeds & St Helens. A couple more of the younger players coming through.

3rd place would be decent but that would depend on whether Warry & Wigan can fulfill their potential and Catalans maintain their progress. I doubt if Hull will be as bad this year.

[Bullseye]

: Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:42 am  

Cibaman wrote:

I dont think we'll win anything so performance will be the thing for me. Some definite sign of progression. Competitive matches against Leeds & St Helens. A couple more of the younger players coming through.

Same here. If we manage that I'll be happy things are heading in the right direction. Silverware is beyond us this year IMO.

: Wed Dec 03, 2008 4:27 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

Same here. If we manage that I'll be happy things are heading in the right direction. Silverware is beyond us this year IMO.

I would like to think the CC is a possibility.

: Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:30 pm  

Ancient Provocateur wrote:

I would like to think the CC is a possibility.

depends how they rig the draw this year

: Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:29 am  

The Bulls have got to be more competitive against the bigger sides this year to show progress ... I had this horrible feeling of an inevitable loss very time we played Leeds or Saints last year ... it would be nice to believe we can win a (few?) big games - that to me would be progress.