Re: 2022 | Richard Agar resigns : Tue Mar 22, 2022 6:56 pm  

Agree with the posts from Marty and Loiner at Large.

I listened to the press conference and for mine it was riddled with waffle.

GH kept talking about how strong our staff and squad is and how Leeds always look long term.
However,
Agar has resigned as Head Coach and is staying with us but no idea in what role.
GH said we are starting an extensive search for a new head coach and how demanding a role it is and you need special qualities and we are not in a rush and we are starting with a blank piece of paper. If true, we have done zero planning to replace Agar.
I hope Peter Smith is wrong about his top 5, who all have some former/current connection.
I suspect GH is hoping we have some upturn under JJB and he gets the gig full time. Nobody doubts his passion for the club but as defence coach, he has delivered a fairly soft looking defence.

I’m solidly in grumpy old man territory so players may respond to him differently but I’ve heard enough parables and his“ forged in the fierce fire of the crucible” shtick to last a lifetime just from his TV work.
I keep expecting an advert to run along the bottom of
My TV saying “donate now to the Bramley Church of Our Saviour, the Rev Jones-Buchanan and help save a dirty Leeds sinner” where a picture of a gap toothed Ryan Bailey appears or a picture of a guy who looks like OCD Stephen’s profile picture.

It may send me over the edge into Satan’s arms and I’ll go down Wheldon Road to listen to Radford.

May the Lord have mercy on my soul.

Re: 2022 | Richard Agar resigns : Tue Mar 22, 2022 7:11 pm  

What has Agar got to offer in another role?

Re: 2022 | Richard Agar resigns : Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:01 pm  

Sir Gregory Parsloe wrote:

Agree with the posts from Marty and Loiner at Large.

I listened to the press conference and for mine it was riddled with waffle.

GH kept talking about how strong our staff and squad is and how Leeds always look long term.
However,
Agar has resigned as Head Coach and is staying with us but no idea in what role.
GH said we are starting an extensive search for a new head coach and how demanding a role it is and you need special qualities and we are not in a rush and we are starting with a blank piece of paper. If true, we have done zero planning to replace Agar.
I hope Peter Smith is wrong about his top 5, who all have some former/current connection.
I suspect GH is hoping we have some upturn under JJB and he gets the gig full time. Nobody doubts his passion for the club but as defence coach, he has delivered a fairly soft looking defence.

I’m solidly in grumpy old man territory so players may respond to him differently but I’ve heard enough parables and his“ forged in the fierce fire of the crucible” shtick to last a lifetime just from his TV work.
I keep expecting an advert to run along the bottom of
My TV saying “donate now to the Bramley Church of Our Saviour, the Rev Jones-Buchanan and help save a dirty Leeds sinner” where a picture of a gap toothed Ryan Bailey appears or a picture of a guy who looks like OCD Stephen’s profile picture.

It may send me over the edge into Satan’s arms and I’ll go down Wheldon Road to listen to Radford.

May the Lord have mercy on my soul.

You do realise the novelty of wearing the Leeds coaching jacket from the Big Apple of Leeds to Kirkstall has never worn off dont you?

Re: 2022 | Richard Agar resigns : Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:20 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

You do realise the novelty of wearing the Leeds coaching jacket from the Big Apple of Leeds to Kirkstall has never worn off dont you?

I desperately want the team to put together a string of wins and provide some decent entertainment, but if that gave GH an excuse to make JJB head coach!!!!! I fear I'd be joining Sir Greg in the league of the dammned. Surely GH knows he has to do better, far better. If not he may as well change Rhinos to Old Boys.

Re: 2022 | Richard Agar resigns : Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:24 pm  

Shabino wrote:

What has Agar got to offer in another role?

he can say do u wnt salt on your chips

Re: 2022 | Richard Agar resigns : Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:35 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

You do realise the novelty of wearing the Leeds coaching jacket from the Big Apple of Leeds to Kirkstall has never worn off dont you?

Can’t doubt the commitment

[Frosties.]

Re: 2022 | Richard Agar resigns : Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:33 pm  

Aussie press saying Ryan Carr poised to take the job https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... e63543942a

Aussie press saying Ryan Carr poised to take the job https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... e63543942a

Re: 2022 | Richard Agar resigns : Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:36 pm  

Frosties. wrote: Aussie press saying Ryan Carr poised to take the job https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... e63543942a I think id be happy with that

Frosties. wrote: Aussie press saying Ryan Carr poised to take the job https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... e63543942a I think id be happy with that

Re: 2022 | Richard Agar resigns : Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:11 pm  

christopher wrote:

I think id be happy with that

which prospective one would make u unhappy

Re: 2022 | Richard Agar resigns : Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:35 pm  

christopher wrote:

I think id be happy with that

It’s a fairly thin CV but thought he did really well in that short time at Fev and with us. He looks like a guy who’s hungry for success but still very young and inexperienced. I’d prefer him to most of the others mentioned.

I wonder if by the end of the RU season the magic of watching 3 minute scrums, line outs and rolling mauls will have worn off and Sir Kevin will be fancying a return ?