Re: More rumours! : Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:08 am  

Kosh wrote:

Actually I do. I also read several other twitter streams from sportsmen in both RL and Cricket. Nothing extraordinary in Long's tweets. You've clearly got a problem with him - which is fine, but it's stopping you from having an objective viewpoint.

Clearly the same objective viewpoint as the top RL teams in this country.

How many twitter accounts do you read from coaches with similar comments, none I suspect because one of the Key attributes of a coach is professionalism, something Longy lacks.

Re: More rumours! : Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:08 am  

Marfa Manu wrote:

Me too, just what we need imo :

He is certainly available

How is he available? He is still as Wasps isn't he?

Re: More rumours! : Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:08 am  

OmneFC wrote:

If AP were to be interviewing for Agar's replacement, I highly doubt he would do it at the KC.......

Boooooooooo!

All we wanted was a day to dream the dream then you go and post that

Re: More rumours! : Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:10 am  

Pookie wrote:

So we would sack our coach and get someone who has as far as I can tell has never coached a rugby league side before? Why not just get Clive Woodward in?

If this was serious I would more likely see it lined up to work alongside Agar (rightly or wrongly)

Dont get me wrong sure he would make a good coach in time

Edwards is one of the most decorated RL players of all time (possibly THE most decorated) and has worked under some of the greatest coaches in the world both in RL and RU.

It would be a sensational appointment however this is The Star so I'll take the rumour with a huge pile of salt. I doubt that Adam Pearson would conduct negotiatons at the stadium for a start.

Re: More rumours! : Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:11 am  

PAUL M wrote:

How is he available? He is still as Wasps isn't he?

Not sure, I know he finished with International Same could have been said of Morgan I suppose, coaches leave mid contract.
Any way I think I am just going into excited frenzy mode, let us be honest what do the star know

Re: More rumours! : Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:12 am  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

Edwards is one of the most decorated RL players of all time (possibly THE most decorated) and has worked under some of the greatest coaches in the world both in RL and RU.It would be a sensational appointment however this is The Star so I'll take the rumour with a huge pile of salt. I doubt that Adam Pearson would conduct negotiatons at the stadium for a start.

I wanted to post that....My husband wanted to call our first son Edward, thank god we had a girl

Re: More rumours! : Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:12 am  

Pookie wrote:

One of the best coaches in the world in another sport

Ellery Hanley was a great player. Didnt make him a great coach.

I think we need more than a motivitor of men. If we do get rid of Agar lets at least hope for someone with a proven track record in Rugby LEAGUE

Got to say I think two of Agar's biggest deficits are man management and motivational skills. His inability to change a game and prep for different teams are also paramount. Think Edwards' union coaching background shouldn't preclude any of these elements.
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Re: More rumours! : Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:13 am  

OmneFC wrote:

If AP were to be interviewing for Agar's replacement, I highly doubt he would do it at the KC.......

kill joy. could be our new director of rugby.

Re: More rumours! : Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:15 am  

At the start of this year I was one of those who believed Agar should be given the season to show his worth.

Having spoken to him a few times, there is no doubt he knows his rugby.

However, as Senior said on Super League Super Men a few months back, his ability is not in question. It's just time to move on, we need a breath of fresh air.

If Pearson wants to keep Agar on for 2012, then we certainly need a director of rugby or a new assistant coach. Noble or McRae would fit that role nicely.

Re: More rumours! : Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:16 am  

Marfa Manu wrote:

Thank god he turned it down!.....He has no experience what so ever, and given his exploits personally I doubt he will rock the world in his coaching pursuits, what will he do as an award system take the lads on the lash.

You missed my point. If he was offered a position who offered it when? I just hope it was from the old lot as it suggests that the current coaching set up is here to stay because if there was to be any change at the top any coaching appointment would surely wait for the new head coach to be in place.