That's not accurate mate.

He also had a long, successful, problem with gambling.

What last nights match highlighted and the season as a whole for Fev, is once again what an extremely under rated coach Daryl Powell is.

He did it here with reshaping the first team and bringing youngsters through, yet it gets completely swept under the carpet by some. Then he goes to Fev and does it all over again.

It must be some massive coincidence if his one or the other is just ignored. He's completely reshaped Fev, and brought younsters through.

Darryl has done a great job at Fev, and it given that it's unlikely (but not impossible) for them to ever get into SL, Leeds should look to form a partnership with Fev under which we can send them some juniors for development (like Manning and Coady, although the latter seems as though it hasn't worked out) and in return we get first refusal on their home developed players for fair compensation.

I agree completely that Darryl has been a major figure for a number homegrown players, and there is no reason why that can't continue, albeit from a distance.

Darryl has said he will never get a dual reg player again, he said the system doesn't work for the club and will stick with loan players. I think that is fair, it didn't work and the loan system is always the better case for both clubs don't you think?

As for a development between Leeds & Fev, there is already one to an extent, no idea what they are, but Leeds have sponsored several games this season (the only ones we've lost!). I'm not sure with regards to junior development, we have a newly formed structure in place (for next season) that will see a scholarship system, academy (SL) and then if they are good enough First Team. All of this is already in place, except a SL Academy side.

I would image DP (Powell) will sign an additional 3 year deal in the next few weeks that will see his contract expire in 2015.

DP has used a similar structure as to what is in place at Leeds, both on and off the field. So thanks!

Seems like Powell has found his level.

I am pleased for him.

Achieved as much as Tony Smith at that level too. Just not had the blot on the CV with a relegation like Smith.

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Had Powell been in charge of Huddersfield at that time he'd have a relegation on his CV also.

HTH

you could argue that at the time winning promotion with huddersfield was easier than heading the table this season, but i guess thats subjective

Maybe he has maybe ha hasn't but I could care less. In the big boy league only a complete idiot would try and compare the abilities of Powell and Smith.

Don't get all defensive. I am pleased Powell is doing well but he's found his level so let's no re-invent the wheel. He had some benefits as Leeds coach but they were massively outweighed by his deficiencies.

And its good to see you've found your coaching level - on an internet message board. Keep up the good work.

with regards to Kyle, he was still playing for Whitehaven, and was only in Leeds monday till thursday, the rest of the time he was training with whitehaven. i have no doubt at all that when he starts full time at leeds (and isnt used as a last resort) then he will be a great player. when bluey has put him in the team this year he has been under pressure to perform as alot of big names were out. i think he should be playing when the team is at full strenght (or there abouts) to give the lad some confidence. I have full faith in Kyle and i know he will make a good player.

When did Smith get relegated from the championship?

I don't have the qualifications to coach at a remedial level so you won't be getting the benefits of my advice.