: Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:16 pm  

I think there is so much equality in squads below the top 2 this year that other factors like coaching quality, team balance, desire, focus are having a much bigger effect than we've ever seen before. Bradfords squad on paper is pretty good, i cant see much wrong with it. But Mcnamara's been unconvincing since day 1 and he's brought in a few average players. They cant just turn up and win any more.

: Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:21 pm  

Matty_HullFC wrote:

Because in the last few seasons we've won the Challenge cup, finished 2nd and 4th and got to a grand final and a cup final. We're the 3rd most succesful team in the league which is above middle. I feel every year for the last couple (barring last year) we've being regular play off contenders. Compare that to Huddersfield who've reached the play-offs few times and Wakefield who haven't reached it for a few years.

fair enough i''m not belittling FC's achievements i was merely commenting on how most fans and indeed the media view it

and dont forget we've been to the cup final too

: Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:40 pm  

Bradford have bought lots of players but have not actually built a team.

They might not have the same big names than perhaps Wigan and Warrington have but I do not think that Steve McNamara has the experience to be able to construct a squad.

I would perhaps not sack him but definately look to bring in another coach and have McNamara as his assistant. I think Steve could be a successful coach in years to come but needs more experience as a No2 before he can be successful as a top flight coach.

: Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:54 pm  

after being at todays match, the trouble with bradford at the moment is they are all braun and no brains, relying on their strong pack, yet there forwards were outmuscled by the hull pack, this was also commented on by andy giddens the west yorkshire commentator

: Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:02 pm  

GIANT DAZ wrote:

fair enough i''m not belittling FC's achievements i was merely commenting on how most fans and indeed the media view it

and dont forget we've been to the cup final too

You may or may not be right, all i'll say to the rest of the RL is keep right on underestimating us.

[Kosh]

: Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:13 pm  

GIANT DAZ wrote:

why?
i think most people would agree that Hull Fc, Huddersfield and Wakefield are probably on a par -

Really? Must have missed the CC cup win and GF appearance from Hudds and Wakey. Go figure.

: Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:09 pm  

cadoo wrote:

I would perhaps not sack him but definately look to bring in another coach and have McNamara as his assistant. I think Steve could be a successful coach in years to come but needs more experience as a No2 before he can be successful as a top flight coach.

James Lowes

: Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:09 pm  

Matty_HullFC wrote:

Because in the last few seasons we've won the Challenge cup, finished 2nd and 4th and got to a grand final and a cup final. We're the 3rd most succesful team in the league which is above middle. I feel every year for the last couple (barring last year) we've being regular play off contenders. Compare that to Huddersfield who've reached the play-offs few times and Wakefield who haven't reached it for a few years.

Is that in terms of winning things or league positions?

In terms of winning things, Saints, Bradford and Leeds are the top 3 of the SL era so far.

As to the original post - it was a blatant attempt at trolling from the Huddersfield fan and to which i'll ignore.

However, in terms of Bradford - we can't do the basics and that is down to our coaching, it is full of coaches who are straight our of amateur level.

We have one of, if not the best pack in the league but the backs really are poor. We'll be a force again, but we need some direction and a bit of a shake up in the backs before we get there. It'll be a few years, but we've rebuilt our youth setup and have some seriously promising players on the up.

: Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:10 pm  

we have been struggling for a few years now and i would seriously look into sacking SM and his poor coaching staff. it has been so obvious in recent seasons that we lack the speed to challange the likes of saints and leeds but nothing has been done about it.
the only saving grace is that we have been investing in quality young players at youth level but it will be a few years before we see the benefits of this

: Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:26 pm  

Paul124897 wrote:

:? Is that in terms of winning things or league positions?

In terms of winning things, Saints, Bradford and Leeds are the top 3 of the SL era so far.

As to the original post - it was a blatant attempt at trolling from the Huddersfield fan and to which i'll ignore.

However, in terms of Bradford - we can't do the basics and that is down to our coaching, it is full of coaches who are straight our of amateur level.

We have one of, if not the best pack in the league but the backs really are poor. We'll be a force again, but we need some direction and a bit of a shake up in the backs before we get there. It'll be a few years, but we've rebuilt our youth setup and have some seriously promising players on the up.

eh? why would i wanna troll about my own club ???
if i was trolling i would put my club higher up than what i did !
i personally dont think the giant deserve to be in that 'class' of group but i accept it because thats what people expect

i wasnt trolling anywhere