I was really disappointed we didn't use this game to give Sinfield and Littlewood a go. That was close to our strongest 17 on paper - it was our first choice back division. Its hard to see how the players in that 17 could play worse.

There's clearly something wrong in terms of attitude, but the gameplan is utterly non-existent. Some of the problems can be fixed by a coach who has very clear ideas about how we should play, and with a simple gameplan focused on being more aggressive with and without the ball and playing for position we'd look so much better.

But we also have to face the harsh reality that some of our squad really aren't good enough. Rohan said something about the plan being to bring through the next generation of kids over the next 2 years. I don't see much reason for wasting time with persevering with the first choice squad. This year should be all about senior players showing they want to stay at Leeds, and giving as much reasonable game time as we can to juniors. I can accept us not doing much for the rest of this season if the younger players get some experience. I cannot accept not giving them a go and we're still rubbish.

Peter Smith pretty scathing about the squad in todays YEP. Did make me laugh though when he said maybe it wasn't RS fault after all (the current squad's performances this season).... it's a RS legacy, with a squad that has no back bone, poor leadership and is very undersized in the pack, lacks X factor in the 3 quarter line (Croft and Handley apart) and are so volatile in their performances. This is his squad. They just look so so poorly coached.

We've seen a mix of awful coaching over the last 5 or 6 years or so and woeful recruitment by those coaches (inc GH).. which is why we are where we are now.. having said that, all we need is a top coach with 3 or so good acquisitions in the right areas and we can get into that top 3 or 4 again.

If any Leeds fans are pining for a bit of "coach out" content now ours has been sacked, have a look on Redvee.net they've gone into meltdown

Peter Smith is well informed but he has his views... like he never rates McDonnell despite the fact he was selected for the England squad and has made the Team of the Week several times this season... unlike most other players.