: Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:45 pm  

And he had huge motivation to do at Widnes what he didn't do at Haven before that and Salford before that and with all the resources he needed to do it.

I actually like the guy but the way he set up the team this year was frankly bizarre and getting rid was the absolute right decision for mine.

Would you have him back over Paul Cullen??

: Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:47 pm  

In EnemyTerritory wrote:

Would you have him back over Paul Cullen??

AJ Viking wrote:

I wasn't disappointed to see him leave Widnes as he couldn't take us as far as we'd like to go.

I answered that question before you even asked it.

: Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:49 pm  

My post had nothing to do with the decision to let McCormack go as Widnes coach, it was regarding the perception of him and how that relates to his new job at Barrow. They'll be a better side with McCormack and Clark rather than just Clark in my opinion.

: Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:49 pm  

AJ Viking wrote:

I answered that question before you even asked it.

Indeed you did.. apologies AJ... I still think it is a bizarre appointment. They do not seem to be a team that wants to rest on their laurels.. but I can't see this being anything other than a backward step.

: Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:13 pm  

Clark is very good technically. He understands the game, he knows how to build a squad and he gets Barrow playing expansive rugby. It was his decision to move out of the head coaches position when he started to have issues around man management and motivational aspects of the job. Both issues purely down to his very short time in coaching, he has stated he wants to improve this aspect of his skills by learning from an experienced coach. Clarke has an agreed development plan with the club and will be back as head coach when he has the experience he believes he needs.

: Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:42 pm  

In my opinion motivation is McCormac's biggest downfall. Frequently our team would come out half asleep. Don't think we got over this until we got Mick Cassidy as trainer.