Re: Lack of defence : Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:45 pm  

The problem for me is that last season we had a really weak pack, we were outmuscled too often, we needed to recruit some big lads in the off season, instead of improving the side we've just added some young depth to the squad.

Re: Lack of defence : Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:48 pm  

roversmad wrote:

Get off your high horse. Who would you like to see as coach? You seem keen enough to see a change.

Ahh, another question. What's your opinion of the squad/coaches/performances this pre season. Looking forward to your thoughts.....

Re: Lack of defence : Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:51 pm  

Pickering Red wrote:

One week on from the shambles against Huddersfield and despite all the talk about knowing what they needed to do to fix it in the Derby friendly, they didn't or couldn't do it.

Result - annihilation and humiliation

I am not seeing any positives with this current crop of players or coaches. Another disappointing season lies ahead. Massive changes are required.

Would think this post sums it all up.

Re: Lack of defence : Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:52 pm  

bishops finger wrote:

The problem for me is that last season we had a really weak pack, we were outmuscled too often, we needed to recruit some big lads in the off season, instead of improving the side we've just added some young depth to the squad.

It makes me wonder what amount of cap was used tying up Lunt and Campese on long term contracts. Maybe we never had the cap to bring in big quality forwards?

Re: Lack of defence : Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:57 pm  

roversmad wrote:

It gets better.

Ok any Australian assistant they seem to come over and do quite well or make campese player coach at least that way when he's injured we still get some value from him

Re: Lack of defence : Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:02 pm  

Hessle rover wrote:

Ahh, another question. What's your opinion of the squad/coaches/performances this pre season. Looking forward to your thoughts.....

You're the one calling for Chester's head. I'm still waiting to hear who YOU want him replaced with......

[Mild Rover]

Re: Lack of defence : Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:03 pm  

Hessle rover wrote:

It makes me wonder what amount of cap was used tying up Lunt and Campese on long term contracts. Maybe we never had the cap to bring in big quality forwards?

It looks that way. Plus, there was never going to be much fed-trained talent available for a bottom half club, I guess.

All that said, from watching the Huddersfield game between my fingers on KRTV and listening today, I think something has gone badly wrong with pre-season. From Chester's interview last week, I think he does too. He looked like a guy who'd forgotten to prepare for a presentation - one that is due to last into the Autumn.

Re: Lack of defence : Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:06 pm  

roversmad wrote:

You're the one calling for Chester's head. I'm still waiting to hear who YOU want him replaced with......

I already replied to that question. And you haven't already noticed, you'll find I'm not alone in calling for his head.
What's your thoughts....

Re: Lack of defence : Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:08 pm  

roversmad wrote:

You're the one calling for Chester's head. I'm still waiting to hear who YOU want him replaced with......

Father Christmas, then if it doesn't work out we can give him the sack before Christmas.

Re: Lack of defence : Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:11 pm  

Hessle rover wrote:

I already replied to that question. And you haven't already noticed, you'll find I'm not alone in calling for his head.
What's your thoughts....

So, you don't know who you want to see replace him then? Why don't you just say so?