Kelly Becomes Director Of Rugby : Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:56 pm  

On official site. www.leighrl.co.uk

On official site. www.leighrl.co.uk

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:58 pm  

Rowley upto the job? I'm not so sure.

kelly becomes : Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:00 pm  

Will someone explain what is the difference between Head Coach and director of Rugby ?

I am asking a serious question btw.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:03 pm  

Interesting development this....it can be read in many ways.
no quote from Allan R, but from At instead. is NK there to ensure the rugby side of things works properly? can PR lead the coaching and move the team forward? does PR have control of the dressing room?

maybe more clearly defined roles between NK and PR means that the coaching and rugby admin are more effective.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:03 pm  

Very surprised to say the least.

Not sure whether this is the right decision or not by the club but only time will tell I suppose. I don't want to drag up the 'politics' from the other thread about people not liking Rowley but will this have an effect on the team and players joining us? However, a positive which I think comes from this is when he was coach last year we played some good attractive rugby under him and lets hope he can get them playing this again.

Will Neil still be involved in the coaching?

Re: kelly becomes : Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:04 pm  

frankb wrote:

Will someone explain what is the difference between Head Coach and director of Rugby ?

I am asking a serious question btw.

one has a track suit and a whistle, the other goes to australia and talks to players.

see the comedy duo "McRae and Simms" for reference...

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:08 pm  

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:15 pm  

Well this will please some and irk others, thought Paul did a good job while caretaker before so lets see what happens maybe he will pick different players to NK and play them in other position maybe not time will tell.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:17 pm  

is this a genuine role, or the clubs way of saving face, without a sacking??

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:21 pm  

Bad move