Re: New Coach : Thu Aug 03, 2023 5:48 pm  

Enjoyed the things Chambers said at the press conference. Very positive about what can be achieved with the players we've got. Bit of fresh air! 2 points on the way.

Re: New Coach : Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:28 pm  

Deus Dat Incrementum wrote: It's a shame about Holbrook. I think it would have been a big lift and like others have said we might have been able to compete over the next 2 years or so. I am not sure we quite have the things in place beneath the first team to enable Holbrook to be the springboard for the sort of success that Saints have had for the last few years. So we all crave just even one grand final but would we have the patience for a longer term plan. Not suggesting we try and get Phil Gould over here but would we have the stomach for a long haul like this https://www.zerotackle.com/goulds-finge ... rl-105063/ We've just spent the last few days debating whether Powell's direct and outspoken manner was the right thing for the team, and you put Phil Gould in the mix? Toby King would have got off the coach all the way back at the first junction of the M62.

Deus Dat Incrementum wrote: It's a shame about Holbrook. I think it would have been a big lift and like others have said we might have been able to compete over the next 2 years or so. I am not sure we quite have the things in place beneath the first team to enable Holbrook to be the springboard for the sort of success that Saints have had for the last few years. So we all crave just even one grand final but would we have the patience for a longer term plan. Not suggesting we try and get Phil Gould over here but would we have the stomach for a long haul like this https://www.zerotackle.com/goulds-finge ... rl-105063/ We've just spent the last few days debating whether Powell's direct and outspoken manner was the right thing for the team, and you put Phil Gould in the mix? Toby King would have got off the coach all the way back at the first junction of the M62.

Re: New Coach : Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:07 pm  

PEAKEYBLINDER wrote:

Enjoyed the things Chambers said at the press conference. Very positive about what can be achieved with the players we've got. Bit of fresh air! 2 points on the way.

I love the smell of optimism in the morning!

Re: New Coach : Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:17 pm  

PEAKEYBLINDER wrote:

Enjoyed the things Chambers said at the press conference. Very positive about what can be achieved with the players we've got. Bit of fresh air! 2 points on the way.

I’m just glad he didn’t mention the lads have looked outstanding all week.

Re: New Coach : Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:01 pm  

easyWire wrote:

Toby King would have got off the coach all the way back at the first junction of the M62.

Like a Rocket

Re: New Coach : Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:06 pm  

Moley tipping Morris https://twitter.com/9_Moley/status/1687212543826350085?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Moley tipping Morris https://twitter.com/9_Moley/status/1687212543826350085?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Re: New Coach : Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:37 am  

Holbrook has signed for the Roosters, statement mentioned family as the sticking point, which was essentially why he left Saints in the first place wasn’t it. not much we can do about that.
Encouraging that we’re looking in that ballpark re. calibre of coach (has won something) - my concern is as others have posted that having been knocked back by Holbrook, who else is there? Looking at that Betfred link Paul Rowley is now the bookies’ favourite.

Re: New Coach : Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:44 am  

The divide between Holbrook & Rowley is enormous, I really hope we don't go down that route.

Stick with Chambers/Marshall for the rest of this season, make an announcement that there will be no announcement before season end, and work away in the background to secure the best possible coach whilst carrying out all the due diligence that we seem to have forgotten about since we appointed Smith.

Re: New Coach : Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:56 am  

Fourpointtry wrote:

Holbrook has signed for the Roosters, statement mentioned family as the sticking point, which was essentially why he left Saints in the first place wasn’t it. not much we can do about that.
Encouraging that we’re looking in that ballpark re. calibre of coach (has won something) - my concern is as others have posted that having been knocked back by Holbrook, who else is there? Looking at that Betfred link Paul Rowley is now the bookies’ favourite.

Michael Maguire and Nathan Brown have won SL.

Re: New Coach : Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:09 am  

I don't really understand the current hype for Holbrook Vs Rowley.... I never believed Holbrook was coming based upon the family issue which was well noted but seemingly ignored by supporters of the idea plus a win ratio of only 38% in the NRL ..forget what he did in the super League as that was Several years back .... Rowley has shown how to rip teams apart despite his board often selling his best players ,getting his team to enjoy their rugby and has his fanbase behind him....outside commentators acknowledge the job he does despite the challenges he faces ...I will be disappointed if he doesn't get the chance to further prove what he can do with us ( he's not Powell mk 2) other than the fact he's English, for some other failed photo fit NRL coach seeking to get his coaching mojo hopefully back here, on a big whack before heading back to the "promised land " in another assistant coach role ... We've been there, done that and quite frankly we need a change of inspiration ... Out of the usual candidates only Maguire ( unfortunate sounding name ) would be the only one they should waste their time with overseas