This is it in a nut shell.

I really feel for the guy. I would have tons of respect for him if he came out and held his hands up and walked away now TBH.I really hope it doesn't come to GH having to fire him, he deserves better than that after all he has done but things just can't go on like this imo.

My son advises there is noise on Facebook that rhinos put on Twitter he had resigned then removed it 2 mins later but I suspect it is rubbish.

That's incredibly unprofessional if so.

Agree with most of this. Acurch, falloon and jib all at end of contract. Walters not up to it. If that allows enough for good hooker and stand off may be ok but probably need another 2nd row. If Delaney left would need more back row cover. Think we have some real issues and pace is a big part. Would keep all back 5. Watkins is too good to let go but what is happening this year With his game I have no idea. If McD goes now, who would replace to year end to keep us up? Kear to lifts spirits? Can't think of many options

That wasn't a performance - after GH's email during the week that was a statement by the players. GH will be absolutely fuming.

However we've got here, something has to give.

If BM stays, he should drop as many as he can of the senior players, bring back Luke Briscoe, Falloon and Baldwinson and as many Academy lads as he feels he can play with respect to their safety. If BM doesn't do something radical right now he won't have to wait for the end of the season to go anyway. IMO he needs to send a statement to those players that they aren't indispensable.

If BM goes quickly, I'd bring in a stop gap - not one of the current coaches - but make clear that's all the appointment is for. Then look at recruiting the best available for next year.

The only other option would be for BM to offer to leave at the end of the season. The players then might start playing for pride or whatever if they know he's not going to be around. Regardless, if BM hadn't 'lost the dressing room' previously, its clear he has now.

Anybody notice on Sky who was giving the Leeds half-time team talk?

Must have been Ronnie the Rhino

Why?

Motivation isn't a switch you can flick on or off. He'll have hoped that by keeping the likes of Sinfield and Peacock around for longer that the players left would've copied and carried on their professionalism, determination and character....seems as soon as they retired that for many players it didn't rub off on them at all, that would be incredibly disheartening.

When two of your main guys have gone from Sinfield and Peacock to Watkins and Hardaker in terms of the attributes listed above then wouldn't be surprised to see it hit his motivation for the gig.

Of course it's unprofessional to be willing to do your management job with optimum staff and conditions but not in other circumstances. I don't think that's what's happened, by the way, but that ("the dressing room has lost him"icon_wink.gif was your theory.

He still has been wiling to do his job though hasn't he.

Either way a change is clearly needed somewhere at the club. If McDermott walks or is sacked not sure what we would do assume one of the assistants which I wouldn't be in favour of. Succession promoting from within is ok but works best in successful sides, it all seems stale at Leeds at the moment and needs some overhauling I personally think.

Garbutt reminds me of former Wakefield player Jarrod Hickey. Google him. Hardaker at wing is illogical. Having a sub unused for 65 minutes (usually 80 with mcdermott) in a team who've suffered numerous injuries is illogical. Barely testing a winger who's played 1 game in 9 months is illogical.

Moving on, what was JP's twitter about?

Full credit to the leeds fans who stayed and we're vocal at that.

What did JP Twitter say

"Those who have played the game......imagine 2 wingers taking the half time talk..."


Anybody?

JP is having a dig at Brian Carney and Jon Wells being pundits it seems on twitter, I could be wrong as he isnt clear but this is what it seems.

He is maybe a bit jealous given he can only get punditry employment with the BBC once every 8 weeks for the odd challenge cup match.

Either way, if he is indeed having a dig at them it doesnt come across as very nice or professional. After all, who is he to criticise anyones job after the calamity he has presided over at Hull KR?