Sounds like a sacking by that last paragraph.

should have gone after gf win.thanks Brian. change was neefed

His contract signed end of 2016, stipulated the club could sack immediately without compensation if he did not win 40% of any ten matches.

Far from a 'mutual' decision from the look of McD's comments in response. Suprised at the timing but, even allowing for the injuries, we've looked rudderless for a long time now.

It's been a magnificent reign with silverware all over the place & McD has always been a model of integrity but I agree with the idea of 'its time for a change'

Thank you Brian for ALL your work & the greatness you've driven the Rhinos to

All time great coach but his time had run it's course. Thanks for the trophies and memories Brian and all the best. The next appointment is huge

Has the stench of a “back me or sack me” episode. TBH I’m a bit shocked, it’s sad to see such a successful reign end in such circumstances, but Christ we have been poor this season.

Finally, some good news.

Brian McDermott commented, “I am extremely disappointed this has happened and obviously it is not a decision I agree with. I wish everyone at the club the best and my thoughts will be with the team on Sunday and through to the end of the season.”

So... Which coaches are available who are decent / realistic? Especially given that we're probably looking at having one in before the split.

Looks like Jamie Lowes will be in temp charge !

Approach maybe made for Wane !

I personally think we delve into the Aussie coach pool. Saves us getting left behind in terms of overseas signings by teams like Huddersfield!!

Cant say im dissapointed, deffinatly suprised. Only half the job done though, we need to get the new appointment right. Who we wanting? Id love Powell back and can see Furner being a strong possibility.

Tony Smith, Michael Maguire, Des Hasler, Geoff Toovey off the top of my head. No doubt a few others here in Aus as well would be interested. I think what GH needs to do is put someone in with a view to just this season, and worry about the longer term later. First issue is turning this year around.

Quite a shock that - sounds like a sacking in effect. I really think that with the benefit of hindsight McDermott himself will think he hung around too long. Whilst I've been highly critical of him, he deserved to leave with more dignity than this, but if he's just unwilling/able to change things then in the end GH had to do something, as on the field we're just imploding.

Noooooooooooooooow

If Brian Mac was an unpopular choice as coach due to his Bradford Bulls past,Then Shaun Wane would take that dislike of the coach from the majority of fans to a whole new level.

If Wane gets the job then i've got my new topic header made up already
[sizeFor the live of God,Allah or whoever-Wane GO!!! [/size