Nostalgia - No, I just like remembering the past! : Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:47 pm
I've always been a fan of JD - ever since he played for Lancashire Lynx and, whilst waiting for today's 'Match Highlights' from Micky, I trawled the fantastic 'RL Fans' Cougars' forum:Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:24 pm
It's OK looking forward to the new season but without a permanent coach in place then it all seems to be academic to me.
Does anyone know when an appointment will be made as we're less than 2 months away from our first competitive game?
Thu Dec 23, 2010 6:55 pm
Didn't realise that my initial post would produce so may replies!
For my half-pennorth, I'd like to see Jason Demetriou as our player-coach. He's still got a few years in him at Championship level and forget about him reneging on his contract with York; He'd always said that he'd like to go into coaching (which wasn't on offer at York) and you've got to feed your family so he took a part-time job to combine it with part-time playing at York. That said, how many games are York going to win in 2011 and would that money keep the wolf away from the door?
In working-life, as I discovered only too late, LOYALTY is only one way - and it is never from the bosses to the workers. You've got to look after yourself (just like they do - haven't we seen too much of this at Cougar Park in recent years?) and that's what any family man would do.
For someone who paid his own fare across here originally and then played amateur league before signing with Lancashire Lynx then you have to admire him. He's never let any of his sides down (in my opinion) and he deserves a chance.
As for Martin Crompton, well look what's happened to Blackpool - we certainly don't want that to happen again a Cougar Park do we?
Only time, and the Directors, will tell; but keep the comments coming.
Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:30 pm
Great news!
As our new 'player-coach', I'd like to see him in the thick of it. Leading, organising, prompting and coaching his young players - similar to Alan Kellett who did a great job at loose-forward after he became too slow at stand-off.
Rapid distribution of the ball to our three-quarters would be great (instead of keeping the ball in the forwards) - you cannot beat pace.
Only time will tell but his commitment over the years cannot be faulted and for someone with an approach to the game like that it cannot.
Let's hope that his appointment will increase our gates (once we start winning again).
It's OK looking forward to the new season but without a permanent coach in place then it all seems to be academic to me.
Does anyone know when an appointment will be made as we're less than 2 months away from our first competitive game?
Thu Dec 23, 2010 6:55 pm
Didn't realise that my initial post would produce so may replies!
For my half-pennorth, I'd like to see Jason Demetriou as our player-coach. He's still got a few years in him at Championship level and forget about him reneging on his contract with York; He'd always said that he'd like to go into coaching (which wasn't on offer at York) and you've got to feed your family so he took a part-time job to combine it with part-time playing at York. That said, how many games are York going to win in 2011 and would that money keep the wolf away from the door?
In working-life, as I discovered only too late, LOYALTY is only one way - and it is never from the bosses to the workers. You've got to look after yourself (just like they do - haven't we seen too much of this at Cougar Park in recent years?) and that's what any family man would do.
For someone who paid his own fare across here originally and then played amateur league before signing with Lancashire Lynx then you have to admire him. He's never let any of his sides down (in my opinion) and he deserves a chance.
As for Martin Crompton, well look what's happened to Blackpool - we certainly don't want that to happen again a Cougar Park do we?
Only time, and the Directors, will tell; but keep the comments coming.
Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:30 pm
Great news!
As our new 'player-coach', I'd like to see him in the thick of it. Leading, organising, prompting and coaching his young players - similar to Alan Kellett who did a great job at loose-forward after he became too slow at stand-off.
Rapid distribution of the ball to our three-quarters would be great (instead of keeping the ball in the forwards) - you cannot beat pace.
Only time will tell but his commitment over the years cannot be faulted and for someone with an approach to the game like that it cannot.
Let's hope that his appointment will increase our gates (once we start winning again).
He's done everything asked of him (and more) and long may he continue to do so! The best coach/player-coach that we've had in years at Keighley!
Now check the attendances! It's (hopefully) starting again!!!!!
COUGARMANIA XXX - Even Freddy is dancing at half-time!
