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Bobtownrhino wrote:I would bet you a £ to a dead rat that next year Warrington will turn things around under Burgess because he will earn players respect.
There's so many examples of this not working but... OK.
Let all the doubters keep doubting and those who believe keep believing.
We’re only interested in those in the bubble. Anyone who wants to come in the bubble, you can come in.
Bobtownrhino wrote:At last someone speaking some sense. Smith is not knowledgable enough or experienced enough to drive a team but he is good with individuals. I would bet you a £ to a dead rat that next year Warrington will turn things around under Burgess because he will earn players respect. Leeds need someone coaching who can demonstrate they know rugby league. Smith lives under the shadow of his families reputation.
I actually think there’s a level of comparison to be had there. I think Smith would be fine with some experienced support around him, I think Burgess might do well if he is given some experience around him.
It's a small sport. If reports of what Warrington were offering Holbrook are true then clearly money was no object to them - yet the best they could entice was Sam Burgess. It begs the question of who would actually be within reach to replace Smith.
"Look, I'd never use injuries as an excuse..." Daryl Powell
Holbrook didn't want to leave Aus because his wife has a good job as well I think? If anything it could take a lot more money to entice coaches rather than players as they're more likely to have families at school and partners working etc.
Clearwing wrote:It's a small sport. If reports of what Warrington were offering Holbrook are true then clearly money was no object to them - yet the best they could entice was Sam Burgess. It begs the question of who would actually be within reach to replace Smith.
If really pushed I think GH would go for JJB ,in house and had a stab at it once and did ok cheap as chips and familiar with fans covers all bases. Job done ✔️.
I don't think Rohan has the respect of the team at all, players looking round seeing Leeming go, Sutcliffe, Walters going, Briscoe, Hardaker... yes, for reasons that may not correlate directly to Rohan, but I bet you a lot of them will be in a mental state of limbo wondering when / if they'll be called into a meeting with GH next. What's to say its not happening now with someone?
Defeats breed lack of confidence and shallow wins / playing pi$$ poor rugby and scraping a win that paper over cracks provide nothing to truly alleviate that confidence either.
There's a shopping list of personnel we need before 2024 and it starts with a new man at the top.
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