news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 361065.stm So Smithy has gone who should take over. Lets get an English coach in there someone who is good at getting teams up for the big games, my nomination is John Kear

news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 361065.stm So Smithy has gone who should take over. Lets get an English coach in there someone who is good at getting teams up for the big games, my nomination is John Kear

IMO there is only one choice for the job. The best english coach we have, and have had for many a year, John Kear.

that has my vote but will he want it, i think its got to be a full time post and John does seem to thrive on the league, JK would be a great England coach though.................

Not wanting to stir things up here, but with Wakeys financial situation, do you think that JK may just see the England job as a little more secure??!!

He more or less said he'd be interested on the BBC at the start of the France, Aus game.

I only hope they don't allow whoever they pick to retain their club position as well.

John Kear..be good to have a Cas born coach in charge .

Wakey fans wont like it but he's the best english coach out there,is patriotic and would take it if asked i reckon.

As his assistant somebody like Paul Sculthorpe,or somebody who could be groomed alongside Kear to maybe take over from him in a few years

I know the score sheet flatters the aussies and they are without doubt the best and we will probably never match their class.
But i liked the team Smith put out, they did fantastic at times and a great mix of age and talent. I hope the the new boss keeps faith with these youngsters.
I would be happy with Kear as new boss i cant say many names jump out at me for new boss.

Wayne Bennett.

Would be a dream appointment in my eyes, would love him in there with a young British coach to sort out English RL and train up a successor.

Doubt it'll happen though

Not too bothered about the nationality as long as he can do the job. The foundations are there, just need to build on them.

Wayne Bennett, would the chance of winning a 3rd World Cup with a third different nation appeal to him?

If an Englishman then surely John Kear is the only choice within the game at present.

Looking outside RL, Shaun Edwards?

I wouldn't be too happy with John Kear as the new coach - don't forget he has tried and failed before!!

I would be happy with Shaun Edwards or how about Mike Ford, there is even the possibility of 2 former international players who are currently not doing much - Paul Sculthorpe and Andy Farrell. They could be utilised as coaches under a Director of Rugby type position.