Re: Next Coach : Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:42 pm  

J20 wrote:

Whose that mate?

John Cookson, Rochdale prop.

Re: Next Coach : Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:46 pm  

Looks like Whitehaven are also looking for a head honcho, Seeds stepped down today

Re: Next Coach : Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:53 pm  

FredParky wrote:

Looks like Whitehaven are also looking for a head honcho, Seeds stepped down today

cant understand that one,i think hes done a fine job this season.
the fact they had to play so hard in the early part of the season to knock the -9 points has probably took its toll on them today.

Re: Next Coach : Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:14 pm  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

John Cookson, Rochdale prop.

Had a pretty solid game from what I recall made, good yards and defended well (as they all did) standouts were ex Widnes academy points machine Paul Crook who got 25 points inc 3 tries, a 40m drop goal and 2 penalties from the half way line added to 2 40/20s whilst generally kicking Oldham to death anyway! Adam Bowman who looked a weak centre for us has suddenly turned into an excellent prop. Back rower Ashall was immense too.

Re: Next Coach : Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:24 pm  

Richie Marshall, Alan Hunte both have decent pedigrees and must be ready for their own team.

Re: Next Coach : Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:46 pm  

Where's Richie been coaching, Fred?

Re: Next Coach : Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:19 am  

He's an assistant (or the assistant) at Warrington

Re: Next Coach : Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:03 am  

For me Purtill seems the ideal fit - he's been an assistant in SL for a few years now, and worked under some quality head coaches. He's 'one of ours' - which is always a plus for the Leigh faithful, but unlike Rowley, having been detached from the set-up at Leigh for several years, he's gonna be able to come in and put his own stamp on things, without the worries of putting mate's noses out of joint.

That said - I'm still holding out the hope that Ian has his recommended replacement already lined up....... 'cos his last one made a decent fist of it!! And - Basil having already done the 'box-ticking' spade-work - there is not the added pressure of trying to win a GF...which means the club can concentrate on the other elements - ie improving the investment in local youth, and growing the business through increased attendances/merchandising/etc.....not easy in this division, I grant - but essential if this club is ever to compete 'at the top-table' again!!

Lets just hope we get some favourable news about investment sooner rather than later - 'cos whoever gets the job doesn't want to be encumbered with that sort of uncertainty from day one!!

Re: Next Coach : Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:32 am  

Difficult, speculating about our new coach until we know where we are financially.

Noble will be no use to us if we can't afford to pay him.

Wouldn't surprise me if we promote from within (Neil Jukes) as a stop gap until we know what direction the club is going to be heading in.

Re: Next Coach : Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:36 am  

Apparently Noble's wage demands were too high for Cas & Wakey (during negotitation stage).