Garry Schofield : Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:46 pm  

Predicted us 5th in this week's League Express, the same prediction as me. The quote that bewildered me was: "Am I fan of their style of play? No, but Mark Aston's side always seems to get the job done."

Re: Garry Schofield : Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:44 am  

Danny, You can only be bewildered by Schofield if you are one of that rare breed who takes him seriously/bothers to read his tosh. I think you and he are both incorrect on your prediction. What may raise a smile will be the success (or not ) of his son with his coaching,as unlike his father he has not been acknowledged as a fine player who was a success at Hull FC,Leeds and for GB.( You may need to read the thoughts of chairman Garry on his coaching appointments criteria - though it is as changeable as the weather.) Garry Schofield did want English coaches but then decided on Wayne Bennett for the national job.( I think Webster will have to do well at Wakefield looking at the number of English head coaches in Super League for 2015.) Anyway,his son has been appointed coach for Dewsbury reserves Story - We'll have to wait and see if he lasts longer and is better than his father despite his lack of playing experience at the highest level.

Danny, You can only be bewildered by Schofield if you are one of that rare breed who takes him seriously/bothers to read his tosh. I think you and he are both incorrect on your prediction. What may raise a smile will be the success (or not ) of his son with his coaching,as unlike his father he has not been acknowledged as a fine player who was a success at Hull FC,Leeds and for GB.( You may need to read the thoughts of chairman Garry on his coaching appointments criteria - though it is as changeable as the weather.) Garry Schofield did want English coaches but then decided on Wayne Bennett for the national job.( I think Webster will have to do well at Wakefield looking at the number of English head coaches in Super League for 2015.) Anyway,his son has been appointed coach for Dewsbury reserves Story - We'll have to wait and see if he lasts longer and is better than his father despite his lack of playing experience at the highest level.

Re: Garry Schofield : Fri Jan 30, 2015 12:23 pm  

Oh don't worry, I don't take his opinion seriously but that quote was the biggest jaw dropper since QLT scored that try in the 2012 Grand Final!

I'd love to be wrong.

I spotted the story about Jonathan when it broke, but didn't know he was Garry's son. I see that the Eagles Reserves now have a Twitter account (if you're on there). Hopefully they do similar to last season, but go one step further in the playoffs!