As i say ultimately it might be another coach that benefits from the work in the background that Smith has done.

Look at KR, Uncle Tony went in and restructured everything and now Willy Peters (who i really rate by the way) is benefiting.

Ironically Tony Smith benefited from the work Daryl Powell did in clearing out the squad in his stint.

What i find a bit baffling about Rohan's coaching is that in his first season he completely changed to attitude of the team and really galvanized the place, he got us running that extra mile, getting in the faces of the opponent and generally playing some really decent stuff... which was superb considering he joined mid year... That then collapsed significantly last year, partly due to some horrendous cap and contract management previously as we had a load of players off contract so wasn't a happy camp but generally since that first season he's struggled to get his players to play the same way since... time will tell though and i am happy to give him that for the moment.

Rohan Smith wasn’t joking or quipping, he clearly said that training was over rated to certain senior pros. It makes me wonder whether that is a general theme running through week to week training.
R.S: “Chev, kick the guys some balls onto the training paddock. It’s time for us to get down to Costa”
C.W; “ Aren’t we working on any set plays or structure gaffer?”
R.S; “Nah mate, some of ‘em have 12 or 13 pre seasons under their belts, what are we gonna teach ‘em? If we don’t hurry up all the brownies will be gone”

Fully agree that its often another coach that picks up the benefits of the work when such restructuring is required. My only point is that we shouldn't wait too long to make that call if it needs making. Perhaps it doesn't time will tell. That time in my book is after 12 rounds of the season.

Oh,, When did he tell you ?

Oh,, When did he tell you ?

He’s probably used his ears and eyes and looked at tje context of Rohan’s answer.

He clearly did say it. Or was he superimposed onto a screen with someone else’s voice dubbed over him ?

Stop making assumptions Christopher.

Personally i don’t think mid season sackings are great, unless we are in a world of pain.

If the club doesn’t think Rohan is the man long term I would manage the situation and get another coach in for start of pre season next year.

Sacking coaches puts you in the position of trying to find the right guy in a rush or just limping on with an assistant coach for half a year.

Mind you that would rely on Rohan accepting stepping down at the end of the year.

Anyway I think its daft to even be discussing it after a close loss away to Hull KR played on a cow patch. But I get the feeling it will be like this after every game, win or lose because some just want him out, just like Agar, just like Furner, Just like Mcdermott etc etc. it happens every year.

I said probably. Im sure he can answer himself anyway.

Got any other made up scenarios?

Going to our last grand final and putting in a decent performance raised hopes for the club. Sadly we haven’t kicked on from that , so understandably it’s a frustrating time for fans. We have no god given right to be in the top four every season ,but along with saints and Wigan we are one of the biggest clubs in super league . Look at the attendance for the Salford game, not many clubs could produce that at the tail end of winter .

I dont understand how you could watch the interview and not see this