A reality check is needed here - the board have done a brilliant job at Leeds - it is by far the best run club in SL. Do they get everything right no but they will get this right.

McDermott has increased his importance at the club on the back of the team's success and GH has given him too much responsibility to a point where replacing him is difficult. There are 2 options: sack him - difficult as the club don't have an internal candidate capable of holding the reins short term, a design feature of McDermott's structure. Alternatively clip his wings rework the coaching structure whereby the McDermott reports into a director of rugby.

Bringing Sinfield in as director of rugby would create an interesting dynamic which might see McDermott go as having to report into a previous subordinate might be something McDermott could not handle

One thing appears certain - McDermott isn't going to fall on his sword

Didnt know you had an account Dr Kouckash