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| I find that comparing coaches from different seasons is a bit futile really. No two seasons are alike in terms of opposition squads, our own squad, injuries, rule interpretations.
From my point of view the right coaches were brought in at that time. POwell was needed to start the transition from underperforming to being challengers with potential.
Smith took a promising team, and introduced better structures, and tactics and installed a sense of belief, whihc saw them champions. By the 4th season it had become stale and best all round when smith moved on. The GF win in his last game probably took him from being a successful coach that leeds fans will always be grateful to, to being a legendary coach who won not one but 2 titles which has deserted us for 3 decades before.
The squad knew how to play, and what their strengths were, they needed someone who would keep them fresh, and up for the challenge despite their recent success. Delivered results in silverware, though cracks started to appear in year 3, and with the poor end to the year was replaced. I think the appointment of McDermott was required for both a change in focus, but also to get a stricter regime in place. I always got the impression that the senior players ran the team with bluey just pepping them up to get the best out of them. McDermott was brought in to re-intrduce structure and order to things, whilst also seeing the transition of players like Webb, Senior and Ali from the team.
I have not always agreed with everything any of the coahces has done, but I can see they have all added something to the club, and done a pretty good job.
Remember, there have only been 4 years in the last decade where we haven't been champions. And 11 trophies in that time.
However, I agree with the above poster that having the same coach for a long time is not a great idea. I get the feeling that we should be due for a change. Not because McDermott is doing anything particularly wrong (even if I disagree with some approaches), but because to move forward you have to adapt and keep things fresh.
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7098.jpg [quote="G1":1x8x7ghm]Nice one Andy. You articulated a differing opinion given reasons and substance.
There's really no place for the likes of you on Substandard. [/quote:1x8x7ghm]:7098.jpg |
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| Quote: G1 "I would have Tony Smith back here in a heartbeat. Without a second's hesitation. He's a Great coach and his record speaks for itself.'"
I agree. The signing of Kirke and his successful integration into the side in 2006 & 7 was a great achievement and one the club has continued to benefit from for the next 7 years! Will you be going to his testimonial match in 2016 Gareth?!!
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| Think we would all agree on one thing
We wouldn't take Dean Lance back
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| As someone who has followed Leeds RL and rhinos for quite a while !! . For us to achieve the success under Smith, bluey and B Mac is a dream come true for me.
Over the years I along with several of my pals witnessed some low points,the semi final defeat at Central Park against widnes one that springs to mind.
Also the years we spent being walloped by widnes and Wigan , so I tend to remain neutral in the arguments about who is the best rhinos coach.
I have the odd reservation about B Mac, but I think he is a work in progress and as head coach he will or should improve year on year, as he gets more experience .
One thing for certain is over the last few seasons we have seen some wonderful players wear the rhinos jersey .
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| I'm not among those agitating for the removal of the current coach. But when he does move on (as coaches do), does anyone else think we could do worse than Darryl Powell?
I wonder how badly those bridges were burned?
Always felt he was given the top job at Headingley a few years too soon.
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| Quote: El Diablo "I'm not among those agitating for the removal of the current coach. But when he does move on (as coaches do), does anyone else think we could do worse than Darryl Powell?
I wonder how badly those bridges were burned?
Always felt he was given the top job at Headingley a few years too soon.'"
I rate Darryl Powell very highly,that's why I have tipped cas to have a good season.
I suspect if B Mac had not produced the goods Darryl would be first choice for GH . Especially as I believe they are good pals.
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