Re: New Coach : Mon Aug 07, 2023 7:44 am  

I don't mind it at all if true. I don't think in this moment we're the big draw some of you think we are, so a top name successful coach was always very unlikely. So then what's next - an at best average coach with proven averageness or a punt on someone who could be great?

Of course it could be a disaster only time will tell, i just pray at the very least whoever comes in instills some minimum levels of fitness, team ethic and professionalism.

Re: New Coach : Mon Aug 07, 2023 8:05 am  

Spanish Wire wrote:

I don't mind it at all if true. I don't think in this moment we're the big draw some of you think we are, so a top name successful coach was always very unlikely. So then what's next - an at best average coach with proven averageness or a punt on someone who could be great?

Of course it could be a disaster only time will tell, i just pray at the very least whoever comes in instills some minimum levels of fitness, team ethic and professionalism.

And that’s the thing none of us know, had it been an experienced coach it’s easier to give an opinion of yes or no. We are in limbo Great player but no real experience of coaching so people are nervous.

Re: New Coach : Mon Aug 07, 2023 8:38 am  

karetaker wrote:

And that’s the thing none of us know, had it been an experienced coach it’s easier to give an opinion of yes or no. We are in limbo Great player but no real experience of coaching so people are nervous.

Yeah totally, we are in limbo. Every appointment is a gamble really.... but we're not getting a top aus coach, or a wane or anyone like that at the moment. Out of the experienced coaches we might possibly be able to get at this time non of them are exactly confidence inspiring, so I'd rather take a punt. It's not the appointment I'd hoped for like but I don't see us having any better alternatives. Which is a sad state of affairs really but its where we are at the moment

[Wanderer]

Re: New Coach : Mon Aug 07, 2023 8:52 am  

Steve McNamara would be a good shout. Has found a good mix of trusted / seasoned professionals whilst progressively introducing the young local talent.

Clearly knows when to jettison under-achievers too ... Drinkwater, Dudson & Kasiano spring to mind to make that point.

Re: New Coach : Mon Aug 07, 2023 8:55 am  

Be interesting to see the names linked with the Cas job…

Re: New Coach : Mon Aug 07, 2023 8:56 am  

Wanderer wrote:

Steve McNamara would be a good shout. Has found a good mix of trusted / seasoned professionals whilst progressively introducing the young local talent.

I agree he's doing a great job. But why on earth would he leave to come to us?

Re: New Coach : Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:14 am  

Wanderer wrote:

Steve McNamara would be a good shout. Has found a good mix of trusted / seasoned professionals whilst progressively introducing the young local talent.

Clearly knows when to jettison under-achievers too ... Drinkwater, Dudson & Kasiano spring to mind to make that point.

He's the only current SL coach I would take. The only reason he would leave Perpignan though would be for lots of cash you would think.

[Wanderer]

Re: New Coach : Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:26 am  

Spanish Wire wrote:

I agree he's doing a great job. But why on earth would he leave to come to us?

As LTS has indicated ... Money.

Re: New Coach : Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:29 am  

Wanderer wrote:

As LTS has indicated ... Money.

Or I suppose for a return to the UK, but I sense he wouldn’t want to do that until his jobs complete at Catalan, that probably means a Grand Final win.

Catalan could comfortably match whatever we wanted to pay for McNamara, so I don’t think money would be a factor.

Re: New Coach : Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:33 am  

Wanderer wrote:

As LTS has indicated ... Money.

Duno, I assume he's already paid well and if he's settled and embraced that lifestyle it's a hard sell. Of course everyone has their price but would we or should we pay him crazy money? I don't know the answers but yes I rate him as someone who could do really well for us