2 birds with 1 stone

I agree, no matter what you think about him he has introduced the most exciting brand of rugby I've seen since the mid 90s and certainly 1998.

Touche'

This is not unusually compared to a business. A problem has occured therefore the necessary person has been suspended so all investigations can be carried out then they can be either sacked or re-instated.

I am not jumping to any conclusions.

Up to the 'hiccup' a few weeks ago, I have always been envious of the brand of RL you guys were playing. It does seem odd that the admin-type of work, surrounding the playing staff, is deemed to be the responsibility of the coach.

Question (asked in ignorance) Were all the Crusaders players 'eligible' for the fifth round game, given that some have only signed recently for the club?

Would the conclusion to draw from this outcome be that Michael Ostick mentioned the fact that he'd already played in the Cup, but Calland ignored it and picked him to play against Swinton anyway?

I'm sure that will be part of the investigation. I think the next move will be to suspend Ostick as well, for the reasons triran has just given. Not necessarily guilty but it gives the investigation chance to achieve their findings.

I don't know what to make of all this, heads in a spin, I do have my doubts with Matt but as the seasons underway and the lack of any other candidates who stand out for the role I was just going along with him in charge. No calls for Rhino to be given the job if Calland goes please.

Mate, in business if you are suspended there is no going back!

normally ends in compromise or sacking... relations between MC and the club have now past the point of no return.

As someone mentioned, Gene will be the new coach until further notice.

Probably true that, I'm sure the club and Matt will blame each other but however you look at it the relationship has broken down now to a point where its unrepairable I'd say. Time to move on.

The only way the club was going to get any credibility out of this whole farce was by making a high-profile sacking / suspension. Fair play to the club for having the balls to do it.

But what experience has he coaching?

Remember last time we promoted someone as player coach with little experience??? Keep him as a player, let Bally take over in the mean time.

I think the RFL would have given them no choice, probably the condition to be met to avoid fine

it will be both

I reckon we should let Ned and Cov take control of Sunday's game personally...