Will shortly be announced as new Head Coach at Castleford.... Thoughts?

He's not my first choice, Or that of anyone I have spoken to.

source please

Not surprised by the news if confirmed. He was in the press earlier in the year saying he was looking for another head coach opportunity at SL level.

I don't really have any thoughts on him in the role but he's been employed by and worked alongside Tony Smith, Brian McDermott and Steve McNamara so he should be better equipped to cope with the pressures than he was the last time out.

(Sky SL Full-Time were giving the Castleford job to Daryl Powell on Monday so obviously this will need confirmation.)

I have mixed views on james lowes, so if he goes to cas which seems to be a long shot I won't shed any tears.
All this speculation is good fun , so who would make a good assistant to Brian Mac.

Wayne Bennett or Tim Sheens or Craig Bellamy would do nicely thank you

Powell confirmed to Featherstone fans post match this weekend that he was going nowhere.

Seems to me Powell is smart. I am sure he wants another crack at Super League but I can think of many reasons why Cas would not be an appealing choice.

Lowes, on the other hand, never struck me as being smart.

I don't know what he brings to the table here but I wish him well if this is true.

i hate you gareth. spot on again leaving nothing for anybody else to say, although i'm sure gotcha will have a go


anyway, we'll have to sort another curry night

I love you Tad. Especially your Avatars.

I'm always up for Curry.

Powell wants the job, And is gutted he isn't getting the chance, I think it would cost us to buy him out of his deal at Fev, And we aren't prepared to do it.

have to get the big man to sort it

Good luck to him if true, but seems like a move that Powell wouldn't want to touch. Can't see cas in SL for much longer

It's a no-lose gig for a relatively inexperienced head coach. They're about rock bottom, so the only way performances can possibly go is up.

If he fails, he's got enough success on his CV as an assistant to pick up another job in that role.

If Lowes does leave, don't be surprised if his appointment comes from within the club.

Why would anyone want to go to Cas with so much uncertainty?

They look favourites to be booted out of SL at the end of next season, possibly for Toulon?

The only future for Cas is merger