: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:07 am  

Newton-Le-willows-Warrior wrote:

oh dear!

How is he not in your opinion? He was poor for Wigan i agree, he in my opinion never stood a chance due to his relationships off the field and history. He lost the dressing room the minute he walked in.


Nobles effect is like a cancer though is a slow death and a slow loss of confidence. Noble stood a chance at Wigan, Millward never did.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:08 am  

JLM23 wrote:

Why on earth would you want Hanley!

Because he is a strong character who will dominate the dressingroom and command respect. Something we have not seen since Mike Gregory. Not to mention his record.

Why would you not want him?

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:08 am  

Do you REALLY think that Nobby would have started this SL season without.


1. Another prop
2; A 6 that he believed in



IL is the source of the problems here. NOT BN.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:10 am  

How would you feel about Tony Smith?

Turned Leeds into League Champions in his first season, something many bigger names had not achieved in 32 years

Went on to claim the WCC, and then, despite being under the kosh from know-nowt Leeds fans, delivered another title

Likes to use the academy (IIRC about 11 of our 2004 Grand Final winning team came through the ranks) but will use decent older players if they fit in with his plans

Forget his World Cup with England, they were going to fail whoever was in charge. And I'm sure he'd leave that post if he was offered a job like Wigan.

So if Smith was appointed, what would you think of that?

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:11 am  

XBrettKennyX wrote:

Do you REALLY think that Nobby would have started this SL season without.


1. Another prop
2; A 6 that he believed in



IL is the source of the problems here. NOT BN.

But a coach has to deal with the hand he is dealt, do you think he is utilising it to its full potential?

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:11 am  

XBrettKennyX wrote:

Do you REALLY think that Nobby would have started this SL season without.


1. Another prop
2; A 6 that he believed in



IL is the source of the problems here. NOT BN.

Valid questions that the anti noble mob will dismiss instantly as not an issue.

But to my mind IL does have some things to answer for and his honeymoon period is well and truely over.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:12 am  

RescuedBlue wrote:

How would you feel about Tony Smith?

Turned Leeds into League Champions in his first season, something many bigger names had not achieved in 32 years

Went on to claim the WCC, and then, despite being under the kosh from know-nowt Leeds fans, delivered another title

Likes to use the academy (IIRC about 11 of our 2004 Grand Final winning team came through the ranks) but will use decent older players if they fit in with his plans

Forget his World Cup with England, they were going to fail whoever was in charge. And I'm sure he'd leave that post if he was offered a job like Wigan.

So if Smith was appointed, what would you think of that?

Tony Smith at Wigan would be outstanding.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:14 am  

jonh wrote:

Tony Smith at Wigan would be outstanding.

I'd have him

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:15 am  

Smurf wrote:

I'd go for Cullen. He would get the percentages right, help with winning collisions and just give that extra 'squeeze' necessary around the ruck.

would he bring in any 'big units'???

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:16 am  

jonh wrote:

Tony Smith at Wigan would be outsanding.

true, but people said that about Noble, awsome at Bradford. But I would say Smith would be my first choice followed by Paul Cullen