Re: BRIAN Smith : Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:28 pm  

When this interview was broadcast tonight, it was refreshing to hear Tony Rea say that he believes Smith can turn it round and keep us in SL next year.
Even before this interview, Phil Clarke was very generous towards us on this appointment and almost said we would stay up.
People who know the game are surprised but full of compliments about the capture of Smith.
The only negativity has come from Hemmings, which is no surprise!

Re: BRIAN Smith : Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:47 am  

Brian Smith will turn it around, given time. No doubt in my mind. He did it at Hull and Bradford - both on their knees when he arrived - and coaching in England will be a doddle after 25 years at the coalface in the NRL goldfish bowl. He's the Godfather of coaching and knows than any other coach in SL (including brother). This is an impressive first interview http://www.superleague.co.uk/sltv?0ER1a3LGUec

Brian Smith will turn it around, given time. No doubt in my mind. He did it at Hull and Bradford - both on their knees when he arrived - and coaching in England will be a doddle after 25 years at the coalface in the NRL goldfish bowl. He's the Godfather of coaching and knows than any other coach in SL (including brother). This is an impressive first interview http://www.superleague.co.uk/sltv?0ER1a3LGUec

Re: BRIAN Smith : Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:57 am  

I went to Australia for the world cup. Every fan from Aus said we picked the wrong Smith to manage and coach the squad.

Re: BRIAN Smith : Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:42 am  

lampyboy wrote:

I went to Australia for the world cup. Every fan from Aus said we picked the wrong Smith to manage and coach the squad.

Did the others apply?

Re: BRIAN Smith : Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:06 am  

lampyboy wrote:

I went to Australia for the world cup. Every fan from Aus said we picked the wrong Smith to manage and coach the squad.

He kind of got a chance in 2010 when he was assistant to McNamara for the four nations. Although that tournament didn't go too well for England to be honest so we'll leave it there.

Re: BRIAN Smith : Mon Jun 08, 2015 5:54 pm  

I bet his first day at the helms been a right eye opener.
Players that cant play, players that wont play, players not picked, players wanting out.
Good morning Mr Smith and welcome

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Re: BRIAN Smith : Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:39 pm  

lampyboy wrote:

I went to Australia for the world cup. Every fan from Aus said we picked the wrong Smith to manage and coach the squad.

I don't understand.

Re: BRIAN Smith : Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:59 pm  

Don't worry pop tart. The point I was trying to make was the fans in Australia rate B Smith more than his brother

Re: BRIAN Smith : Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:59 pm  

Don't worry pop tart. The point I was trying to make was the fans in Australia rate B Smith more than his brother

Re: BRIAN Smith : Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:05 pm  

Well, as opening speeches go that was sheer class. Composed, relaxed, gently and realistically motivating. He is a class act. Our current low makes it a tall order but I do believe these players are not as bad as the results or performances. I just think they are on the canvass with the ref counting 6 and are not quite sure if they want to get up and have a bash. I am a Physiotherapist and I know a Physio who knows Brian Smith very well and he takes a whole systems approach. He will shake the place up from top to bottom. I don't know what the contract entails but if we can keep this man at the club then I can see better things ahead. If he wants to retire having restored an old classic he's very welcome! Good luck Brian