Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:07 am  

Draexnael wrote:

Whoever is incharge next season, including the assisting coaching staff need to take control of the team and discipline. It says a lot when the only players in at 7am every day are Danny Tickle and Micky Higham, whilst other (highly paid) players chose whether and when to turn up to train etc. (Stewart hello)

It's no surprise there is a complete lack of discipline on the field if there is a free for all off it.

I have made that point constantly last season about Tickle and Higham. Consummate professionals, Others not so.

It is worth noting Neil Jukes was always in as well. It will be a totally different environment at Leigh RLFC next year. Interesting to note that those that contracts have been offered to so far have shown they already adhere to such ethics.

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:13 am  

Harold Rigby Jnr wrote:

I have made that point constantly last season about Tickle and Higham. Consummate professionals, Others not so.

It is worth noting Neil Jukes was always in as well. It will be a totally different environment at Leigh RLFC next year. Interesting to note that those that contracts have been offered to so far have shown they already adhere to such ethics.

Excellent, good to hear, so let's see how Jukes gets on.

Half the battle on the field is actually the preparation off it. Need to be fitter, more focused, more professional throughout.

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:16 am  

Draexnael wrote:

No idea, but he's not a player is he.

No he's only head of rugby.

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:19 am  

atomic wrote:

No he's only head of rugby.

Not sure the relevance to be honest, my point was that some players had a very good work ethic, yet a lot didn't and were half-arsed in training, turned up when they wanted etc.

To me it's all part of the problem of last season, with ill-discipline being the main aspect.

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:26 am  

Draexnael wrote:

Not sure the relevance to be honest, my point was that some players had a very good work ethic, yet a lot didn't and were half-arsed in training, turned up when they wanted etc.

To me it's all part of the problem of last season, with ill-discipline being the main aspect.

Didn't players get suspended or moved on due to taking things for granted?

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:40 am  

atomic wrote:

Didn't players get suspended or moved on due to taking things for granted?

Don't think so, Stewart was one of the worse yet played till the end.. I believe Hood went out got smashed and slept in his car at one point, yet still played the final game..

Anyway, last season is done, let's hope it's better next.

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:57 am  

atomic wrote:

No he's only head of rugby.

Unless he's responsible for picking the team, the Head of Rugby shouldn't be on the training pitch.

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:52 am  

Draexnael wrote:

Don't think so, Stewart was one of the worse yet played till the end.. I believe Hood went out got smashed and slept in his car at one point, yet still played the final game..

Anyway, last season is done, let's hope it's better next.

Sounds like a right Circus .

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:15 am  

LeythIg wrote:

Unless he's responsible for picking the team, the Head of Rugby shouldn't be on the training pitch.

Correct. He should be dealing with any issues that arise.

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:07 pm  

Now that Cunninghams future is decided and he should be fully committed to the cause, discipline off the pitch now shouldn't be an issue. He takes no Shiiiiiit and any Leniency shown by Jukes should now be fully stamped on !!

I also think there is a plan B and if Jukes doesnt perform, I can see Cunningham take over. Purtill was mentioned frequently by Derek on GMR on Thursday and I can see him going nowhere.

Young squad ?? Exciting times ahead. To be fair, our signings were not the best last year but Mortimer is a must as i see him as a major Lynchpin for the kids earning their trade.