Good interview with him in HDM, I particularly like his thoughts towards utility players & trying to find the a permanent position within the squad. Also sounds like he wont be afraid to throw the young kids in -"I'm not against giving blokes a try too. Age is no barrier to me and if there are young blokes at Hull who are playing well, then we'll give them a chance."
I agree.
I liked his comments about utility players, that has already separated him from coaches like Peter Sharp who loved 'multi-positional' players. Position specifics has been dying a death in recent years and its heartening to hear a coach who believes in it.
Thought he was coming over with the Aussies for the Four Nations, as Sheen's assistant.
In the Mail, he's given it up to fully, to concentrate on the job ahead,as he indicated it was too much of a distraction to help Sheens.
Good sign, is that he'll be here to take charge at end of next month.
Hope we see the likes of Crooks,Lyne etc improve.
I like that he is doing that, shows he is committed to doing a job for us. He has a lot of work to do but cannot wait for 2012 to see how the team is shaping up. Not expecting miracles of course but hoping to see some big changes.
Says he is here for 3 years and has no intentions of going back before thats up! The bit about him thinking we have too many utility players and (although he doesn't come out with it as such) us not promoting enough youngsters, was very good I thought! excellant piece by Smailesey and better that the dross Cookie is coming out with this week!
i like the guys style, hes come with a plan, top 4 then top 2, and fully expects to back it up. IMO thats what all coaches should be after, or whats the point of turning up.
I love Jamie and have done since he was 10 years old.
The Reason wrote:
Hi Andy
The Rugby Football League are in the process of reviewing the video that you are referring to. We do not condone behaviour of this nature and have contacted the player’s employer, Hull F.C., who have confirmed that they are dealing with the incident under their club rules.
I liked his comments about utility players, that has already separated him from coaches like Peter Sharp who loved 'multi-positional' players. Position specifics has been dying a death in recent years and its heartening to hear a coach who believes in it.
He never said he'd get rid, he said that he would work out which was there best positions & try to play them there instead of them just being 'utility' players.