I started this thread thinking peeps might suggest their ideas of players we would like to see/be able to afford. It now seems to have turned into a slanging match against the club re lack of announced signings and against our coach`s ability to spot talent. Imho RM is in the top five coaches in this country.

Re RM`s choice of signing being poor and bear in mind our budget compared with some clubs, may i run the following names of players signed in RM era through:

Sharpe, Barber, Saltonstall,Grady,Grix, Fairbank,Moore,Woodburn-Hall,Maher (loan),Fleming, QLT. I may have missed a few but all these players have performed well and i think most would get in any squad in the Championship.

I am sure i may have missed some others who improved our squad, suggestions?

We all know we need another half back , any ideas? Let`s be sensible now and not name Widdop, though he would be my choice.

Danny Yates looked a standout when we played Rochdale to secure top 4. He has already signed for Batley. Heard rumours we could be signing Danny Craven but unlikely as he is under contract. Losing Tangata to Widnes is a big loss in my opinion. Ben Heaton can still do a solid job in the Championship. Hope the new signings are going to compensate for the loss of two proven championship players.

cravens not under contract as this is no void following relegation

RM is the football manager and director

Sadly Mal you are 100% correct and this is the issue giving RM full control over the club pretty much, which in my opinion is a huge mistake.

Everyone can see where the team needs to strengthen and several key positions needed looking at a long time ago (half backs), players have been offered and turned down. I'm also led to believe there are no plans to strengthen this area again as the coach rates what we have....

That to me is an issue if the club truly wants to nove forward and attract more fans, as it needs to improve the squad.

Totally agree and personally I think a fresh approach is required as I dont think RM is capable of pushing us forward. Another deadline day passed with questionable signings who didn't add anything to the squad, making our middle 8s campaign a struggle.

I'll also led to believe Tangata was a little miffed by RM who brought him back too early last season which resulted in the more serious injury being picked up then being offered a contract that was less than his current one but incentivised by how many games he played. Widnes may get a blinder or a player hardly on the field... time will tell

Bennion did us a job. Mammone probably came cheap. Bouregba was a punt and probably unseen. The rest loan signings to bolster squad and obviously RM didn`t like what he saw and didn`t follow up.

Aston wouldn`t improve us at all. Brambani , we saw what he could do years ago and he went. Atkin went to HKR full time.

My point is half backs better than ours are like rocking horse pop. We have searched and scoured i am sure. Wait and see what turns up.

RM has only so much money to play with and finding players that can improve the best part time team isnt going to be easy.

Lets support the club and its decisions and then pay to watch , cheer and sometimes give our opinions on the squad.

Don't forget Matt Place. Two of the three Aussie signings paid off, unfortunately the one that didn't was the halfback.

He may have been the one but wanted to return home. No good for anyone an unhappy player.

At least he can pass and kick a ball!!

Atkin wanted to come to Fax before his move to HKR was even mooted

he may think the next halfback is already here in the reserves.

Some people need to get a grip of reality. When a club like Leeds with finances available struggles for halfbacks what chance have we got with a much lower budget?

So come on then, who would you replace Marshall with? What halfback would you sign? Who should be the Director of rugby?

I wouldn't.
Young unknown Aussie.
We can't afford/need one.

Leeds just paid the wrong money for the wrong HB in Myler....

The fact of the matter is that the HB position is a clear issue for us, it's the elephant in the room. Another Fact is that RM has been offered over the last couple if years: Atkin, Yates, Andy Cain and even Todd Carney (when we were DR'd with Salford), all of which were turned down. More recently Aston too. RM doesn't feel HB is an issue which for me is an issue when it's clear it's where we need to improve and pretty much everyone has seen.

RM for me personally isn't the answer, I'm not a fan and I never have been plus i think he's taken us as far as he can....