Re: 2020 | Squad talk : Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:40 am  

rollin thunder wrote:

Top 3 should be aim, but i would settle for anywhere in top 5

If we keep a nearly fully squad, importantly key players like Hurrell Gale and ward and props, think this is very achievable.

I would expect next year balance of power will shift back this side if the pennines, can see Leeds Cas Hull (flatter to deceive to often) all being top 5-6

Re: 2020 | Squad talk : Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:41 am  

This squad is 5th/6th at best & thats with a lot of luck injury wise imo.

Re: 2020 | Squad talk : Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:47 am  

Yes the coach will motivate them I still them with self belief , because that's his job,but in reality its top 5 or 6

Re: 2020 | Squad talk : Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:23 am  

Just seen team announced for Boxing Day if it stays like that should give us an early indication of what we might be like and for once in many years will give us value for money!!
Well gone Mr Agar for using all pre season games as you should do. Big changes from Big Macs days in charge

Re: 2020 | Squad talk : Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:09 pm  

RHINO-MARK wrote:

This squad is 5th/6th at best & thats with a lot of luck injury wise imo.

I understand where you're coming from with this prediction, but given the number of new faces it's going to be difficult to predict how the team will go until we see them on the field in a competitive game, IMO.

For me there's a lot more to a successful season than where they finish in the table. Finishing in 5th or 6th could still be a good year for us if a) we're consistently away from the relegation zone, b) we demonstrate a capability to beat the top sides, if not on a consistent basis, and c) there are signs that promising young players are given time to develop and build up experience in the first team. Notwithstanding the team's need to be given time to gel, I'd also say that finishing 5th or 6th would be disappointing if a) we're routinely getting stuffed by the top sides, b) we're reliant on beating weaker teams, c) the team is solely dependent on the efforts of senior players, and d) we spend decent spells of the season flirting with relegation.

Let's face it - a few more wins at crucial moments last year and we could easily have finished 6th, and that would not have made the season much more enjoyable.

Re: 2020 | Squad talk : Wed Dec 18, 2019 5:26 pm  

I'd take 5th If lots of youngsters are blooded.
still 2 props and a winger short for me

Re: 2020 | Squad talk : Wed Dec 18, 2019 5:37 pm  

What does Agar have to achieve to keep his job this season then? I agree with many that it's likely mid table at best with a possible flirt with relegation again depending on whether we have a whipping boy or not, but if we end up spending at or on the full cap then anything less than a play off spot is deemed a failure.

I guess the fare on offer is important too; it's been in the main dreadful to watch for several seasons now.

Re: 2020 | Squad talk : Wed Dec 18, 2019 6:14 pm  

he would have to come close to winning something. finalists in either cup. cull the last remaining players, blood youngsters, get a top class coach in for 2021 and Agar can return to his original job having done what's been asked of him and his reputation enhanced.

Re: 2020 | Squad talk : Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:13 pm  

Biff Tannen wrote:

What does Agar have to achieve to keep his job this season then? I agree with many that it's likely mid table at best with a possible flirt with relegation again depending on whether we have a whipping boy or not, but if we end up spending at or on the full cap then anything less than a play off spot is deemed a failure.

I guess the fare on offer is important too; it's been in the main dreadful to watch for several seasons now.

Playoffs or 6th with positive signs of progress at worst to keep his job imo. Anything less his job should be on the line.

Re: 2020 | Squad talk : Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:37 pm  

The golden period we've been spoiled ,but the disappointment about that coming to an end for me is we didn't stay in touch . K want to look forward to my Friday night Rugby again . I'm know we're not going to win anything ,but would like to see us have a decent run .4th would good ,but 5 th or 6th