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

Normally like Matt Shaw but that appears a completely pointless article, confirming what had already been widely announced that Murrell wouldnt be joining, and having no ideas about any other possible candidates

The article is pointless. It reports nothing. It was confirmed, by Murrell himself, that he wouldn’t come to Halifax as an assistant coach to Finn. He hasn’t publicly said he won’t come as a head coach so maybe he is still in the mix.
We can all assume who is or isn’t coming. We will just have to wait.

Still not convinced Muzza would make a good head coach. When he stood in as interim after Harrison was sacked I seem to remember we lost 29 nil at home to Dewsbury, not exactly a passionate reaction for a passionate coach. Rather go for experience, tried and tested. Can't do with another "he's not up to it" season like we've just had with Finn.

Spoke to someone connected to the running of the club and whilst not giving any names said it may be a left field choice , whether that is a good or bad thing, I'm not sure .

What does left field choice mean?

Unexpected, it's a baseball analogy

Be interesting to see how many apply and what the calibre of the applicants is.

This could give another indicator of where the club are at because anyone interested would surely want to know what he was taking on and what they needed to do it.

Just simple things like.
Have the BoD got any money?
Have we even got a BoD left?
Will I get paid on time?
Will the players?
Will we have anywhere to play or get kicked out of the Shay for not paying the rent?

Not that the club are likely too say much other than.

"We have had world wide global interest and over the last 2 or 3 months we have painstakingly and rigorously vetted all interested parties."

Which likely means Left Field Larry was on holiday in Spain and will be back in a couple of weeks.

So it may be just down to whoever gets it to show some of the above.

My first thought when the term left field was used was possibly rhys lovegrove, I know nothing about him but remember either watching or reading about him having a different approach to coaching .

My first idea of leftfield is someone like Jamie Bloem just because he is a friend of a friend of a board member and for some reason they think its a great idea. It has to be the cheapest option so I really don't know what we can expect here but we really need someone who can steady the ship and can save us from relegation next season as it will be difficult again with 2/3 going down again(presuming same format to reduce league to 12) and knowing Oldham won't be anywhere near the bottom 2.

Jamie bloem ( said in a high pitched voice of disbelief) that'd really inspire season ticket sales .