JUSTIN MORGAN : Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:42 am  

Hi guys, just wondering if you think Morgan would be an ideal replacement in the long run. Was Hull KR`s most successful head coach for 30 years and although like most coaches in sport became stale, he wa a very shrude coach and had us playing some good rugby league. I think he would be ideal for you.
I hope KC has a good crack though, and think the playes will lift another 20% with him in charge.

Re: JUSTIN MORGAN : Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:51 am  

When we announced Pottrer an then Simmons as our new coach it didn't excite me.If we announce Justin Morgan as our new coach I would feel the same.

Re: JUSTIN MORGAN : Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:28 am  

Wouldn't be my first choice tbh . If we're going for an Aussie I'd prefer one with more recent NRL experience

Re: JUSTIN MORGAN : Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:41 am  

Ain't going to happen. JM failed to kick on at HKR and never cahllenged for any sort of honours. Did well in lifting them out of the Championship but done little else that would make me think he is the right appointment for a top club like Saints.

Re: JUSTIN MORGAN : Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:46 am  

I would be initially dissapointed, i think we should be looking at someone with a better pedegree, but I'd convince myself to be hopeful. He did some good work with HKR before things became stale (which happens). He's young, so I'd hope he had a lot of potential to grow as a coach.

My main concern would be its a bit of a wishy washy appointment. He's not a Michael Maguire - dynamic up and coming coach looking for his first senior appointment to explode onto the scene, but nor is he a Bennet/Bellemy/Sheens (which lets face it, are proably out of any SL clubs league).

Re: JUSTIN MORGAN : Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:24 am  

He seems the perfect fit to me:



Based on his ability to wear sunglasses and look cool, I'd say we're headed for another period of domination.

Re: JUSTIN MORGAN : Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:31 am  

Offside Monkey wrote:

I would be initially dissapointed, i think we should be looking at someone with a better pedegree, but I'd convince myself to be hopeful. He did some good work with HKR before things became stale (which happens). He's young, so I'd hope he had a lot of potential to grow as a coach.

My main concern would be its a bit of a wishy washy appointment. He's not a Michael Maguire - dynamic up and coming coach looking for his first senior appointment to explode onto the scene, but nor is he a Bennet/Bellemy/Sheens (which lets face it, are proably out of any SL clubs league).

Brian Noble has a good Pedigree but you would'nt want him would you?
Daniel Anderson never had any Pedigree neither did Millward so i don't believe anyone has pedigree until they are given a chance?
We took chances on Potter and Royce and it never came off, Wigan got lucky with Maguire

Re: JUSTIN MORGAN : Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:49 am  

Rommel wrote:

Brian Noble has a good Pedigree but you would'nt want him would you?
Daniel Anderson never had any Pedigree neither did Millward so i don't believe anyone has pedigree until they are given a chance?
We took chances on Potter and Royce and it never came off, Wigan got lucky with Maguire

Daniel Anderson certainly had Pedigree, he is arguably the most experienced and successful NRL coach to have come into the UK in recent years.
Prior to coaching Saints he had been coach of the NZ warriors. Taking them to the playoffs in 2001 and 2003 and getting them to the grand final in 2002. In that Year he was also named as the NRL COACH OF THE YEAR. He was also coach of the NZ international team.

After leaving Saints he went back to Australia and took Paramatta to a grand final

Re: JUSTIN MORGAN : Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:52 am  

Re: JUSTIN MORGAN : Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:55 am  

Give me strength! Justin Morgan?!

Would easily be another step back.