Re: Radford out : Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:18 am  

When he says the coaching is being reviewed by Radford and Last and himself, I'd highlight that isn't really a review.

would Radford sack Horne?
would Last sack Yeaman?
would Radford sack Last?
would Last suggest sacking Radford?
AP has already said LR stays
LR has said we don't need an attacking coach

6 seasons, SIX, of god awful RL, 5 drives and a kick. FC are very lucky to get 8,000 pass holders. IF we are spending OVER the cap, what would the extra passes pay for. AP calls people keyboard warriors, it's a good job the fans have a warrior spirit, as it's in short supply amongst the playing squad.

Re: Radford out : Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:18 am  

Dave K. wrote:

I thought it was a mixed bag, somethings I agreed with and some things not.

Things to take are that Radford will be the coach at the start of next year, pleased they are looking at the coaching structure, hopefully it will be an outsider as assistant coach, someone like James Ford would be a good choice.

I think it's time for a new coach, but it looks like that isn't happening, so I can either stop going to games or back the club and Radford, it's in my blood so it has be the latter.

I still think we are lucky to have Pearson, he has his faults but without him we wouldn't be in this position we are, as he said there isn't the money in the city or the game to replace him.

Next season is one of the biggest seasons for years, it really could make or break us, the new players will probably be enough to get a similar level of passholders, but I'm not sure we can have another season like the last two, the goodwill will be gone and it could be a slippery slide for the club.
Any fans that send personnel abuse to any payers should be banned, particularly the players mentioned.

Agree Dave, maybe headhunt, someone like Martin Gleeson as attack coach, or...Leon Pryce.
but employing from within, wont transform how we play..
Depending how long Radford's contract renewal is for,could determine how fans react with their feet..

Re: Radford out : Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:25 am  

IR80 wrote:

When he says the coaching is being reviewed by Radford and Last and himself, I'd highlight that isn't really a review.

would Radford sack Horne?
would Last sack Yeaman?
would Radford sack Last?
would Last suggest sacking Radford?

6 seasons, SIX, of god awful RL, 5 drives and a kick. FC are very lucky to get 8,000 pass holders. IF we are spending OVER the cap, what would the extra passes pay for. AP calls people keyboard warriors, it's a good job the fans habe a warrior spirit, as it's in short supply amongst the playing squad.

The answer to your question is 'zero chance', he wouldnt sack his mates..

Adam Pearson: 'We knew this was a season of transition for us. We wanted to finish top five but we didn’t expect to be in the top five. It was an aim but it doesn’t look like it is going to work out like that. We’ll be expecting top five next year'.

If we are spending the full cap, we should be aiming to be top...
Either the players are earning too much salary, Or... our coaching aint good enough..

For mine any proven RL Head Coach, would be delighted with the playing roster we have..

Re: Radford out : Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:26 am  

weaver93 wrote:

Depending how long Radford's contract renewal is for,could determine how fans react with their feet..

That is the problem though (unless I have missed something), AP has said LR has a rolling contract, so maybe when the NRL come calling (the Eastern Suburbs comment) LR can just walk when it suits.

I don't think AP credits the fans with much intelligence, we can see for ourselves that the club need a new direction, some new ideas and energy from the top down.

Re: Radford out : Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:34 am  

weaver93 wrote:

but we didn’t expect to be in the top five. It was an aim but it doesn’t look like it is going to work out like that.

Imagine, you go into a top class restaurant (or at least, one that charges top class prices), the meal is awful, you complain.

Maitre d' - we don't expect a Michelin starit's an ambition, but it just doesn't seem to work out, we pay over market prices for the best ingredients, our chef just can't seem to combine them correctly, the next menu is all his own ingredients, yes, I know it was on this one, but the next one will be different. Everyone is a food critic, Social Media has made people think they have a right to air their opinions[/i]

Now, if people have been abusing players using Twitter etc. (which is totally unacceptable). Take it up with the platform and the police, but don't suggest everyone with an opinion and the internet is a "Keyboard Warrior".

Re: Radford out : Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:59 am  

IR80 wrote:

Imagine, you go into a top class restaurant (or at least, one that charges top class prices), the meal is awful, you complain.

Maitre d' - we don't expect a Michelin starit's an ambition, but it just doesn't seem to work out, we pay over market prices for the best ingredients, our chef just can't seem to combine them correctly, the next menu is all his own ingredients, yes, I know it was on this one, but the next one will be different. Everyone is a food critic, Social Media has made people think they have a right to air their opinions[/i]

Now, if people have been abusing players using Twitter etc. (which is totally unacceptable). Take it up with the platform and the police, but don't suggest everyone with an opinion and the internet is a "Keyboard Warrior".

Re: Radford out : Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:44 am  

Plenty to agree with from AP.
Acknowledges the disappointment of the end of season slump (again)
We can't be a serious Top 3 challenger on gates of 8k
Club and fans need to come together - home form a driver of this
We have some very good players coming in for 2020
Some our our fans behaviour and abuse on social media is beyond the pale.

I do think his loyalty to Radford is being stretched but equally he's delivered a league position in line with most expectations this year and a cup run that probably exceeds them. With next year's squad I think there will be some jeopardy for the coaching staff.

Re: Radford out : Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:49 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Plenty to agree with from AP.
Acknowledges the disappointment of the end of season slump (again)
We can't be a serious Top 3 challenger on gates of 8k
Club and fans need to come together - home form a driver of this
We have some very good players coming in for 2020
Some our our fans behaviour and abuse on social media is beyond the pale.

I do think his loyalty to Radford is being stretched but equally he's delivered a league position in line with most expectations this year and a cup run that probably exceeds them. With next year's squad I think there will be some jeopardy for the coaching staff.

We spend OVER the cap, why do we need bigger gates,?

Re: Radford out : Wed Sep 11, 2019 7:03 am  

I really do admire AP. Of late I have to question him.
LR is the sole answer to all his frustrations.

Every fan in the City wouldn't argue if AP released LR. Not one fan would demand a reinstatement.

I can't understand why AP can't see the obvious answer. I'm also in bewilderment

Re: Radford out : Wed Sep 11, 2019 7:18 am  

It's fair enough IMO and radford was never going to get sacked this year. Hopefully the comment about coaching changes means a new attacking coach coming in and if we're spending over the cap does that mean marquee player(s)?