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Agree that three years is too long and that they should have waited until seasons end but...
I can't believe all the doom and gloom around this announcement. Since when did "supporting" this great club amount to death riding the coach for three years?
Nobody who thinks this is the end of the world can come up with one other candidate who a) wanted the job, (b) was actually available or c) is a genuinely better alternative. Bennett? Didn't want it. Sheens? Has never expressed any interest. Smith? A 66-77-1 record over his last 6 years as a coach. That's 46% - if McGregor only wins 46% he'll be crucified! Henry? Took the logical step up from assistant to head coach at the Titans (sounds familiar). Laurie Daley? Coaching the Blues I believe. Brown? Coaching in Super League and happy doing it. Jason Taylor? Seriously. Someone said we're the new Souths. Well who was coach of the old Souths (with his 42% winning record) So that leaves McGregor. He might not win us a premiership but in 11 games we're already a much more competitive team than when Price was in charge. He at least deserves to be given a chance
Personally I would like to have see Tony Smith given the job. But again, he didn't want it..
Walpole - thanks for your first post ... a very good one - and welcome to the Forum.
From a lifelong supporter's perspective I don't think it is death-riding.
It is questioning the process.
Everyone is usually accepting of decision that may not be their preferred outcome if they are satisfied that the process used to reach the decision has integrity.
I am not convinced of that - not until I hear management's follow up responses. However you must admit that in this regard, our board does not have a strong track record and the public perception is ordinary.
That is not death-riding.
And...
Is that what we've become? ...no-one wants to coach us?
Is that because we maybe have a reputation of jobs for the boys?? If so, hardly evidence of integrity in the management system and processes.
And lastly, I don't agree we are a much more competitive team under McGregor then Steve Price. I just don't see it.
I hope Paul McGregor is the best man for the job.