O/T - Smith Quits England Post : Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:15 am  

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 361065.stm So Smithy has gone who should take over. Lets get an English coach in there someone who is good at getting teams up for the big games, my nomination is John Kear

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 361065.stm So Smithy has gone who should take over. Lets get an English coach in there someone who is good at getting teams up for the big games, my nomination is John Kear

: Sun Nov 15, 2009 2:57 pm  

IMO there is only one choice for the job. The best english coach we have, and have had for many a year, John Kear.

: Sun Nov 15, 2009 3:14 pm  

that has my vote but will he want it, i think its got to be a full time post and John does seem to thrive on the league, JK would be a great England coach though.................

: Sun Nov 15, 2009 3:17 pm  

Not wanting to stir things up here, but with Wakeys financial situation, do you think that JK may just see the England job as a little more secure??!!

: Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:23 pm  

He more or less said he'd be interested on the BBC at the start of the France, Aus game.

I only hope they don't allow whoever they pick to retain their club position as well.

: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:40 am  

John Kear..be good to have a Cas born coach in charge .

Wakey fans wont like it but he's the best english coach out there,is patriotic and would take it if asked i reckon.

As his assistant somebody like Paul Sculthorpe,or somebody who could be groomed alongside Kear to maybe take over from him in a few years

: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:51 am  

I know the score sheet flatters the aussies and they are without doubt the best and we will probably never match their class.
But i liked the team Smith put out, they did fantastic at times and a great mix of age and talent. I hope the the new boss keeps faith with these youngsters.
I would be happy with Kear as new boss i cant say many names jump out at me for new boss.

: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:07 pm  

Wayne Bennett.

: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:19 pm  

Dead Man Walking wrote:

Wayne Bennett.

Would be a dream appointment in my eyes, would love him in there with a young British coach to sort out English RL and train up a successor.

Doubt it'll happen though

: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:23 pm  

Not too bothered about the nationality as long as he can do the job. The foundations are there, just need to build on them.