Agar : Mon Mar 21, 2022 2:55 pm  

https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2022/03/21/ ... g-changes/ Never like seeing anyone lose their job, but likewise I never thought Agar was a good fit for Leeds. A big club needs a big name coach. The question now is who will they swoop for? Leeds fans online already talking about McNamara, though that may be more in hope than realism.

https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2022/03/21/ ... g-changes/ Never like seeing anyone lose their job, but likewise I never thought Agar was a good fit for Leeds. A big club needs a big name coach. The question now is who will they swoop for? Leeds fans online already talking about McNamara, though that may be more in hope than realism.

Re: Agar : Mon Mar 21, 2022 3:30 pm  

If I had to guess I would say Anthony Seibold might be the one they will go for.

Re: Agar : Mon Mar 21, 2022 3:38 pm  

Said to my mate the other day that Friday's result was bad for Wigan on two fronts.

1 - Following their strong start to the season, Salford will be very confident heading into Friday.

2 - Most importantly, it spelled the end of Agar. Leeds have a very good side, but the worst coach in the league. A good coach will get so much more out of that side and, imo, makes them very dangerous.

Re: Agar : Mon Mar 21, 2022 3:45 pm  

sergeant pepper wrote:

Said to my mate the other day that Friday's result was bad for Wigan on two fronts.

1 - Following their strong start to the season, Salford will be very confident heading into Friday.

2 - Most importantly, it spelled the end of Agar. Leeds have a very good side, but the worst coach in the league. A good coach will get so much more out of that side and, imo, makes them very dangerous.

I don't disagree as such with either point. Although I would say if we can't beat Salford at home (confident or not) then we certainly don't deserve to win the Challenge Cup.

On your second point, I want the top sides to be as good as they can be. Wigan, Leeds, Warrington, Huddersfield and Hull all performed dismally for most of 2021 and the league isn't strong enough for that to happen.

Re: Agar : Mon Mar 21, 2022 3:53 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

I don't disagree as such with either point. Although I would say if we can't beat Salford at home (confident or not) then we certainly don't deserve to win the Challenge Cup.

On your second point, I want the top sides to be as good as they can be. Wigan, Leeds, Warrington, Huddersfield and Hull all performed dismally for most of 2021 and the league isn't strong enough for that to happen.

Yeah it was looking at it from a purely selfish, Wigan POV. It's far easier to be successful when others are weak (look at the current Saints side).

Agree with the Salford comment, although it doesn't really matter how you with the CC, as long as you win it. We did it hard in 2011 with wins Vs Wire (A), Saints and Leeds. We also had it easier in 2013 with Hull KR, Widnes, London and Hull in the final. No one really talks about that tho, just the fact we won it.

Re: Agar : Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:00 pm  

Cruncher wrote:

https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2022/03/21/leeds-rhinos-announce-coaching-changes/



Leeds fans online already talking about McNamara, though that may be more in hope than realism.

why would he go to Leeds?

Another Dave Furner type appointment imminent IMO.

Re: Agar : Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:05 pm  

nikos wrote:

why would he go to Leeds?

Another Dave Furner type appointment imminent IMO.

Why wouldn't he?

Traditional big club, with great youth and still active in the market.

Catalan's are the better side, but how long will that last? Mcilorum, Pearce, Tomkins, Dudson, Kasiano + others all well over 30. How long until it's a rebuild project?

Re: Agar : Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:30 pm  

It’s actually gone far better for Agar at Leeds than I would’ve imagined. He steadied the ship and even threw in a Challenge Cup win but he probably should’ve moved on in the off season.

Where they go, I do not know. The timing isn’t great. You do wonder if they may try and tempt Wane to take over at some point, maybe after the World Cup or in a split job basis alongside the England job beforehand. I suppose it depends how he’s settled in to a different type of role here.

Re: Agar : Mon Mar 21, 2022 5:01 pm  

No surprise with the news after watching the Salford game it was game over for him sadly.

As for “are Leeds a good side”I’m not so sure,the young lads are certainly going to players who mature into good ones but it seems stuffed full,of journeymen such as Sezer and Austin,no doubt some will bounce on me at that comment but I’ve not seen anything to think that pair will lead them to glory.

As for a coach it wouldn’t surprise me if they didn’t tempt Sinfield with a chance at the top table,we shall see.

Re: Agar : Mon Mar 21, 2022 5:13 pm  

Panic over as many "in the know" on the Leeds board are saying Justin Morgan has been offered the job.

Looks like Hetherington doesn't think the coaches job is that important.