This will be interesting from a neutral's perspective, because we'll see what McDermott is capable of with a good squad at his disposal.

I think its fair to say I was not unhappy to see McDermott leave Quins - Under his stewardship we saw the club go backwards on the pitch, recruit poorly and as a result declining attendances. Performances particularly at the beginning and end of last season were staggeringly inept - a lack of skill, some terrible defending, utterly lacking any direction going forward. But then, he had limited financial resources at his disposal, despite the obvious talents of LMS, Randall, Orr, Jones-Bishop and Purdham.

On the one hand it baffles me that a coach who achieved such poor results at a smaller club can then go on and obtain a job coaching a much bigger, wealthier club. On the other, McDermott may go some way now to justifying the (hitherto largely unjustified) gushing praise he gets in the media and establishing himself as a geniunely talented coach. But I'm not entirely certain it will work out that way.

If the posts about players respecting him are true, then that's a good start - it was always my impression last season that the squad had very little confidence in him.

Very strange scenario, having said that i'm sure people behind the scene are fully in control and it won't affect you guys too much.

He has the advantage of already worked here and playing a part in our success.
Of course he has to prove himself and time will tell if he's got the nous and abillity to handle the job.

Exactly!

Next season could be fun, but I'd certainly expect a more robust attitude on the pitch from the entire team.

Solid, no-nonsense coach with a 7th, 7th, 9th,11th and 12th record.

I'll admit, i was suprised with this, but with a possible reason i have just been informed of, i can fully understand why he's left.

Thanks for a few great seasons Bluey!

Forum: Leeds Rhinos - southstander.com Topic: Mclennan going nowhere..

BigM Post subject: Re: Mclennan going nowhere.. Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 4:41 pm


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Noble will be our coach in 2012.

Sorry old boy that was my prediction months ago

Noble is going to Australia to be assistant coach at Penrith.

Care to expand?

Wow you guys like a good gamble. As we have a good relationship with Leeds I hope it works for you

BJB's chances of playing next season have just increased.

I have heard that Daryl Powel is set to move from Featherstone to take on the assistant job.

Not a surprise - McLennan was a lame duck with the appointment of McDermott as his assistant, he's got out now before he was pushed out mid season IMO.

Lol at sky sports picture of Brian mcclennan. Some random from reading fc

It was obvious GH didn't want to give McClennan another year but had limited options contractually.

So he simply brought in his replacement a year ahead of time and effectively forced McClennan's hand.

He did the same with Smith in getting him the England job and same with Powell.

Not a man to be messed with Gary!!