Bubba wrote:
A former player returning as coach rarely works out.
Id agree with this but thought I would have a look and see if it were actually true.
Liam Finn - Tough gig this year but saved us from relegation once given the chance to bring in his own players.
Simon Grix - Real mixed bag with two third place finishes but also part of a 9th and two 8th place finishes. 1895 Winner.
Richard Marshall - 4th, 6th, 3rd, 4th, 9th. Not bad as some of those years had powerhouse teams we could not compete with.
Karl Harrison - 3rd, 3rd, 4th plus a NRC win. Always thought we could have done better over this period and didn't kick on from the Championship win.
Anthony Farrell - Took over when we were a mess after relegation, had a 2nd from bottom, 4th and 7th. A needs must appointment.
TA - Took over from Steve Linnane and was in charge at our worst point in SL. Never stood a chance.
Gary Mercer - Took over when JP left because of money troubles, can't remember much from his time but we held our own.
John Pendlebury - What a team he put together in 98, best rugby I have seen a Fax team play. Shafted again because of money.
John Dorahy - Might have the timeline mixed up here but I think he failed to get us out of the old second division but he did make the Regal cup final.
Chris Anderson - Well he did okay didn't he.
Its clear those that took over when we had a steady ship did a lot better than those that didn't. Only problem is whoever takes over at this point is going to be doing it at the rebuild point and with no money. Its going to be a really tough ask but looking back at history its hard to argue that past players have not done that well for us.
