I have no problem with coaches trying to put a positive spin on things to the press, but to suggest we weren't that far off is way beyond ridiculous.

I don't think mid season sacking is worth it unless you have the guy you're going to go with for the next couple of years comes in straight away.

I see a few guys mentioned as potential replacements who haven't even held a top job in NRL or SL. Any potential new head coach I think should have that experience for THIS particular club at THIS particular time.

I think they all look bloody disinterested except for Keinhorst, Moon and possibly Lilley. I know what your saying about Briscoe, I just happen to think Handley is average at best (I hope he gets better with age).

People are talking about getting Robinson and Maguire, never gonna come, they've established themselves in Oz as successful coaches. I've mentioned about Cleary in another thread, can't see him coming either. Also mentioned is walker bros at Jets, they run a successful business besides rugby, so offer would have to be significant. Although Toovey at Bradford was a massive surprise so I could be wrong.

Can't we swap with Josh Walters for Toovey

The problem there is that everyone has to get a experience somehow,so it's unfair to turn down a promising individual because they haven't had a big job previously.

With waiting for the end of the season if no big name comes along in GH price bracket you could be looking at wuppings from all the big sides, narrow losses to those in the middle and another relegation fight..two seasons running. How many players will want to re sign contracts ? How attractive will be to the players we badly need to sign?.

Last year can be wrote off due to the many catalogued injuries and unfortunate circumstances, made worse by not replacing the qualities lost with Sinfield .
This year has no excuses, not for pre season, not for being unaware of the deficiencies in the team and certainly not for persisting with bizarre bench use or having no structure ,plan or discernible tactics.

The only things i'm denying is that I said we'd be competitive or sneak a win. That's because I never said either and that's why i'm calling you a liar, again.

And no, I didn't keep any options open. I said if the injured/doubtful players made it, we'd win. That's not keeping my options open, that's me predicting that if those players made it we'd win.
Once the squad was announced and it was confirmed that all those players were definitely out I then posted in 2 threads...

Prediction #1
Stranger things have happened but I think Cas will be too fired up tonight and should be too strong.
(i've highlighted 3 words there to help you as you seem to be struggling with this one)

Prediction #2 in the predictions thread, that you never post on for some reason.
CAS 16
which means i'm predicting a Cas win by 16 points.

So that's 2 FIRM predictions. No keeping any options open and no mention of Leeds sneaking any wins.
It's really not that complicated, ask your great great grand kids to explain it if you're struggling but have your afternoon nap first.

Where's your pre-game predictions by the way? And why don't you post on the predictions thread?