Re: Brian McDermott : Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:55 am  

Dave Lister wrote:

Very naive attitude tbh. So basicailly coaches can never do anything wrong. Nice.

He never said that once mate. Just suggested the clear truth...coaches at this level do know far more than your average fan and as such I'd guess have more idea how the game is run and how to get the best from players.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion...and I agree....coaches shouldn't slate their players publicly...but ultimately, it's the player that takes the field and plays...they should be able to do the simple things like tackle, pass and actually see the space at SL level. All the coach can do is give instructions!

Re: Brian McDermott : Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:58 am  

Hear Ye! wrote:

All the coach can do is give instructions!

Very simplistic way of looking at things. A coach is responsible for much more than giving simple instructions. If only it was that easy.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:46 pm  

Ronniequin wrote:

There are 2 things to bear in mind here:
firstly, Brian has the complete confidence of the players which is vital, and secondly he pays no regard for the niceties of PR and calls a situation as he sees it. I have learnt the hard way over the years not to approach Brian after a game, and definitely not to ask him for an interview - even after a win!

Most of the team on saturday were out there playing busted, and now we face losing Chad Randall to a medial ligament injury, and Tony Clubb to a hand injury. Until we get fit bodies back, we will continue to struggle.

You make a good point.

Maybe, immediately after a losing game is not the best time to talk to any coach.

However, it's not good to hear our coach berating the players, while at the same time saying, "I do not know what the answer is," even if he was interviewed immediately after a losing game.

I can't recall the last time I heard a British Army commander berating his troops in public and also saying he didn't know what to do. It's not good for morale, and seems unprofessional.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:14 pm  

McDermott has never been as good as some people have said he is. He is quite good with some of the lesser-known players but he consistently fails, IMO to get the best out of the club's leading players, with the exception of Randall this season.

The team is doing its usual routine of starting really well and then losing interest at the business end. We can't blame some woeful displays at Wigan, Wakefield and now at home to Huddersfield on simply missing Purdham. Thats just rubbish.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:15 pm  

Just getting the post back on subject, I can only speak as I have found.
Yes, Brian can be a prickly character to talk to, but if you take the time to go up & speak with him, he will always give you a couple of minutes of his time.
It's hard for a person to change their attitude & I think he doesn't hold the press in very high regard, so will only give a short resume' of the game.
As others have stated, he will always interact with the fans at away games & at the Club Forums.
Also, regarding Luke Dorn, what seems to have been missed in other's comments is the fact that he attracts 2 or 3 of the opposition players to stop him from making any darting runs, thus opening holes in their defence for others to exploit.
I agree that he has not been as electric as I would have hoped, but for the reason I have stated above you can see why he is missed.

Re: Brian McDermott : Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:51 pm  

Dave Lister wrote:

Very simplistic way of looking at things. A coach is responsible for much more than giving simple instructions. If only it was that easy.

Yet he clearly understands far more than a supporter would...that can't be argued with...sorry.

Re: Brian McDermott : Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:53 pm  

Hear Ye! wrote:

Yet he clearly understands far more than a supporter would...that can't be argued with...sorry.

OK.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:00 pm  

He's a good coach and I want him to stay, existing players want to play for him and he helps us attract new players too. It doesnt get away from the fact that the way he speaks to the media sometimes after games is completely unprofessional and must undermine team and supporter morale. Its also bad PR for the club. I respect him, but the coaches I respect more than him in the game would never do it.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:20 pm  

Who was it who said that when you start listening to fans it won't be long until you are sitting with them?

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:47 pm  

Big Graeme wrote:

Who was it who said that when you start listening to fans it won't be long until you are sitting with them?

Wayne Bennet