Well we’re half way there. Finn confirmed as leaving at the end of the season this evening

A former player returning as coach rarely works out.

I agree. After such a disappointing season it will be a breath of fresh air to have a completely new start. We're totally skint so need a tried and trusted leader to get the club through the next couple of years and stay in the Championship whilst we regroup and get everything in order. I've suggested John Kear before as the best bet IMO, and I'm sticking with him.

Yes in his day Kear was a decent coach and a good motivator - but that was 20 plus years ago- he'll be 70 by the start of next season and I'm pretty sure if you asked supporters of his last 2 clubs, Widnes and Bradford how they rated him the comments wouldn't be too complimentary. Much as I loved Murrell's enthusiasm as a player, I'm not convinced he'd be rhe right man for what will be a very challenging job - given the choice between him and Kear though it would be Murrell every time.

All the best to liam and as for whos next if it is not Murrell i said before James webster and would add a couple more names if they leave London either Mike Eccles or Ryan Sheridan.

Mike Eccles is a great call and think he would do a job though i doubt we could afford him.

Id agree with this but thought I would have a look and see if it were actually true.

Liam Finn - Tough gig this year but saved us from relegation once given the chance to bring in his own players.
Simon Grix - Real mixed bag with two third place finishes but also part of a 9th and two 8th place finishes. 1895 Winner.
Richard Marshall - 4th, 6th, 3rd, 4th, 9th. Not bad as some of those years had powerhouse teams we could not compete with.
Karl Harrison - 3rd, 3rd, 4th plus a NRC win. Always thought we could have done better over this period and didn't kick on from the Championship win.
Anthony Farrell - Took over when we were a mess after relegation, had a 2nd from bottom, 4th and 7th. A needs must appointment.
TA - Took over from Steve Linnane and was in charge at our worst point in SL. Never stood a chance.
Gary Mercer - Took over when JP left because of money troubles, can't remember much from his time but we held our own.
John Pendlebury - What a team he put together in 98, best rugby I have seen a Fax team play. Shafted again because of money.
John Dorahy - Might have the timeline mixed up here but I think he failed to get us out of the old second division but he did make the Regal cup final.
Chris Anderson - Well he did okay didn't he.

Its clear those that took over when we had a steady ship did a lot better than those that didn't. Only problem is whoever takes over at this point is going to be doing it at the rebuild point and with no money. Its going to be a really tough ask but looking back at history its hard to argue that past players have not done that well for us.

One of the many conundrums thrown up by this latest departure is that Liam says his decision is to give him opportunity and security.

What this involves is him walking away from being a full time coach at Fax which still had 2 years to run to become an assistant at Huddersfield, and if it is Scotty more or less the exact opposite for him.

Just interesting to see how two people can see things differently involving the same club at the same time, if of course Muzza is the man.

Bring back Ross Strudwick.

With Strudwick in charge we will more than likely win most second halves.

I might be wrong but Chris Anderson, John Dorahy, Gary Mercer, Anthony Farrel, Simon Grix were players with the club so werent returning as such.

Chris Anderson was brought in as Player Coach by David Brooke to replace Colin Dixon. Anderson had originally signed to play for Hull KR that season, if I am not mistaken.

John Dorahy was also brought in also as Player coach and not a (former player) in the 89/90 season. We failed to get promotion as Brooke’s money ran out and issues with not paying players. The Dewsbury away game stands out, when we were dominating in the first half and rumours were they were told they weren’t getting paid at half time – and might as well stayed on the changing rooms.

Dorahy became Wigan coach a few years later. Apparently, this was on the back on the Regal trophy final where some of the Wigan senior players commented on how tactically astute he seemed to be as a coach.

From the returning players who became coach, Martin Hall is missing; played hooker in 1998 and replaced Faz as coach in 2006, eventually becoming Director of Rugby when Matt Calland took over coaching.

Good shout and possibly one the most influlention appointments around that time as well.

Matt Shaw tweet which looks like it won’t be Scotty. https://t.co/fgHbn5in6D

Matt Shaw tweet which looks like it won’t be Scotty. https://t.co/fgHbn5in6D