Quote ="UllFC"You need to factor in that in 2020 there wasn't any relegation due to Toronto dropping out so Rovers played a risky attacking style instead of grinding out results. In 2021 he got them to 80mins from the Grand Final.'" /> Said that myself to rovers fans , he didn’t play that way at other clubs , and also rovers lack of good props meant they played the way they have , off the cuff . Doubt we’d play the same way rovers have , if smith comes .

Quote ="UllFC"You need to factor in that in 2020 there wasn't any relegation due to Toronto dropping out so Rovers played a risky attacking style instead of grinding out results. In 2021 he got them to 80mins from the Grand Final.'" /> Said that myself to rovers fans , he didn’t play that way at other clubs , and also rovers lack of good props meant they played the way they have , off the cuff . Doubt we’d play the same way rovers have , if smith comes .

no pass for me if smith takes over.

Quote ="fosdyke99"no pass for me if smith takes over.'" /> A bit of a weird thing, why not give him the chance, he has won multiple trophies including 2 grand finals who would you rather have Hodgson, a failed coach with no other experience?

Quote ="fosdyke99"no pass for me if smith takes over.'" /> A bit of a weird thing, why not give him the chance, he has won multiple trophies including 2 grand finals who would you rather have Hodgson, a failed coach with no other experience?

Quote ="Keiththered"Yes, versatile utility players but decidedly average with the possible exception of ">Hoy.'" have watched Hoy a few times last couple of months he is a tidy player but not as good as conner in the 1 shirt with the same defensive failings .. i also doubt he is the 7 we need as his kicking for goal is average i doubt kicking for field position is any better . imo Truman is a lot better player when fit

Quote ="Keiththered"Yes, versatile utility players but decidedly average with the possible exception of ">Hoy.'" have watched Hoy a few times last couple of months he is a tidy player but not as good as conner in the 1 shirt with the same defensive failings .. i also doubt he is the 7 we need as his kicking for goal is average i doubt kicking for field position is any better . imo Truman is a lot better player when fit

Quote ="UllFC"Could be a possibility players are paid off, if they don't step onto the field they don't go on the cap, but it is of course wasteful to do that particularly when the club is short of ">funds.'" try to come to an agreement if not loan them out or trade them ? think a few clubs might gamble on houghton n taylor for a year ? offer them to wakey exchange for murphy

Quote ="UllFC"Could be a possibility players are paid off, if they don't step onto the field they don't go on the cap, but it is of course wasteful to do that particularly when the club is short of ">funds.'" try to come to an agreement if not loan them out or trade them ? think a few clubs might gamble on houghton n taylor for a year ? offer them to wakey exchange for murphy

Quote ="classov78"try to come to an agreement if not loan them out or trade them ? think a few clubs might gamble on houghton n taylor for a year ? offer them to wakey exchange for murphy'" would you swap your new jaguar for a clapped out ford anglia and an old motorbike www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />

Quote ="classov78"try to come to an agreement if not loan them out or trade them ? think a few clubs might gamble on houghton n taylor for a year ? offer them to wakey exchange for murphy'" would you swap your new jaguar for a clapped out ford anglia and an old motorbike www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />

Quote ="classov78"try to come to an agreement if not loan them out or trade them ? think a few clubs might gamble on houghton n taylor for a year ? offer them to wakey exchange for murphy'" www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> Love to watch the negotiations of swapping Houghton for Murphy.

Quote ="classov78"try to come to an agreement if not loan them out or trade them ? think a few clubs might gamble on houghton n taylor for a year ? offer them to wakey exchange for murphy'" www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> Love to watch the negotiations of swapping Houghton for Murphy.

Quote ="Dave K."What is his overall win percentage in SL?'" Stacks up pretty well https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/coac">https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/coaches/tony-smith/summary.html">https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/coac ... mmary.html Loves a rebuild too

Quote ="Dave K."What is his overall win percentage in SL?'" Stacks up pretty well https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/coac">https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/coaches/tony-smith/summary.html">https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/coac ... mmary.html Loves a rebuild too

I hope our next coach is better than our next PM www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_biggrin.gif" alt="icon_biggrin.gif" title="Very Happy" /> I think if it is Smiffy it would be a good move for the short term. At least he knows something about the game. I hope he would get a free reign to wield the rod where needed. We have a great future with our youngsters coming through, but we need our first team to be right for them to full fill their potential.

I hope our next coach is better than our next PM www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_biggrin.gif" alt="icon_biggrin.gif" title="Very Happy" /> I think if it is Smiffy it would be a good move for the short term. At least he knows something about the game. I hope he would get a free reign to wield the rod where needed. We have a great future with our youngsters coming through, but we need our first team to be right for them to full fill their potential.

I know I go on about this folks but almost two days have passed since one of the most tragic and humiliating defeats I can remember at the end of a shocking season and we hear nothing from the hierarchy, not an apology, not an attempted explanation, not a hope for the future, not even a string of excuses. Just as Humberside found out last night an abject 'No Comment' We have to get this sorted as best we can, that is an imperative but then, in my opinion, we should as a club have a close look at our communication and interaction with the fans for there are a lot of people contacting me who have just had enough whoever comes in as Coach. There are a lot of bridges to re-build here.

Quote ="UllFC":18anwr14You need to factor in that in 2020 there wasn't any relegation due to Toronto dropping out so Rovers played a risky attacking style instead of grinding out results. Quote :18anwr14In 2021 he got them to 80mins from the Grand :18anwr14'"Final.['":18anwr14'" /> He did it with a pretty ordinary squad as well. He would not be my first choice but we desperately need a change so I would welcome his appointment. /> Smith is a proven head coach something we've been crying out for for years. He is familiar with the culture of Rugby in the city and knows how demanding our fan base is. From what I've been told Hodgson is a very good technical coach but because of his nature finds it hard to discipline players who step out of line. Those players have undermined him and should have no future at the club. I cannot see Smith standing for such nonsense.

Quote ="UllFC":18anwr14You need to factor in that in 2020 there wasn't any relegation due to Toronto dropping out so Rovers played a risky attacking style instead of grinding out results. Quote :18anwr14In 2021 he got them to 80mins from the Grand :18anwr14'"Final.['":18anwr14'" /> He did it with a pretty ordinary squad as well. He would not be my first choice but we desperately need a change so I would welcome his appointment. /> Smith is a proven head coach something we've been crying out for for years. He is familiar with the culture of Rugby in the city and knows how demanding our fan base is. From what I've been told Hodgson is a very good technical coach but because of his nature finds it hard to discipline players who step out of line. Those players have undermined him and should have no future at the club. I cannot see Smith standing for such nonsense.

If the club is going to have the shake up which sounds inevitable at this point then I would much rather have an experienced coach overseeing the transition then one who has two seasons as a Head Coach under their belt. No dig at Hodgson but we are desperate for some inspiration from someone who has been there and done it. Smith for a year, bringing in McNamara from 2024 with Smith moving to Head of Rugby would be more then ideal for me.

Quote ="fosdyke99"no pass for me if smith takes over.'" /> If Hodgson leaves, who would you go for? I'm not trying to be sarcastic just interested.

Quote ="fosdyke99"no pass for me if smith takes over.'" /> If Hodgson leaves, who would you go for? I'm not trying to be sarcastic just interested.

Quote ="Dave K."Totally agree, easily the best option that is available and realiatic, maybe Mcguire, but that's it, we can't afford to take a risk on an assistant, Saints also after a new coach, but they can afford to take a risk, we can't.'" If Maguire is offered the job I'd pay his air fare. /> Forget that. I've just got my gas bill. Let's all get behind Brett. He needs more time. /> www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_redface.gif" alt="icon_surprised.gifops:" title="Embarassed" />

Quote ="Dave K."Totally agree, easily the best option that is available and realiatic, maybe Mcguire, but that's it, we can't afford to take a risk on an assistant, Saints also after a new coach, but they can afford to take a risk, we can't.'" If Maguire is offered the job I'd pay his air fare. /> Forget that. I've just got my gas bill. Let's all get behind Brett. He needs more time. /> www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_redface.gif" alt="icon_surprised.gifops:" title="Embarassed" />

He's a bit of an odd bloke but I'd be happy with Tony Smith as coach. Vastly experienced and his former players genrally speak very highly of him.



I agree that I think we'd make the play off with him in charge and a bit of luck with injuries.

At least Smith is a genuine head coach, and will have the strength of personality to sort the under performers out. /> Feel sorry for Hodgson. A good guy who would probably have done okay at a less basket case club.

At least Smith is a genuine head coach, and will have the strength of personality to sort the under performers out. /> Feel sorry for Hodgson. A good guy who would probably have done okay at a less basket case club.

Still can't see any white smoke from the MKM.

Quote ="Marcus's Bicycle"Still can't see any white smoke from the MKM.'" /> What time would you go to the dentist? www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_biggrin.gif" alt="icon_biggrin.gif" title="Very Happy" />

Quote ="Marcus's Bicycle"Still can't see any white smoke from the MKM.'" /> What time would you go to the dentist? www.rlfans.com/images/smilies//icon_biggrin.gif" alt="icon_biggrin.gif" title="Very Happy" />

Wonder if he'll bring Gene or Dave Hodgson with him

Dave Craven just tweeted that there's imminent news on a super League coach getting the bullet

230 I'VE BEEN TOLD

Hodgson, Purtill and Hatton gone