As above.

He wlll go down in history as Leeds greatest coach much to the delight of the usual suspects on this forum.

I've only been following Leeds for 20 years, but struggle to think of a coach during that time that didn't attract criticism, including from myself. It is the way of things, I like to think that the majority of critiism is borne out of passion for the club and the game. But some of vitriol aimed at BM, has IMO overstepped those bounds. He is a flawed individual, but so are we all and I wonder how long some of the armchair assasins would be able to stand up to the level pressure, criticism and abuse BM has stood upto.

Do I always agree with his coaching decisions? No
Do I always understand why he does certain things? No
Will I ever do either of the above? Unlikely

Do I respect his integrity and record? Yes

I will still feel the need to criticise at times, but he's done a tremendous job at Leeds over the years and even those (like me) who haven't been his most ardent followers, should acknowledge that.

Spot on.

Funny that over the last 18 months for backing the guy I've been called moron, stupid, idiot, deluded, brown noser, apologist and mocked about "excuses" in 2016 by those who know best on here.

Well I have followed Leeds for almost 60 years and you are right all coaches get criticised with much of it unfair and borne out of frustration. Having done a bit of coaching and managing I am only too aware of the view from the other side and so always try to allow coaches a great deal of benefit of the doubt because there are always other factors that the public are not awares of.

Nothing wrong with being critical as all coaches make mistakes but the personal abuse Mac has had to endure is way too much and way out of order and as others have said his record deserves nothing but respect. That he has overcome the constant sniping and backed himself and his players which says so much for his honest integrity. In getting this team to another GF without major recruitment and with several old stagers is some feat when you think where we were last year.
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So very well done Brian and take a bow whether we win or not next week

Nothing to do with Barrie Mac
Well done Sinfield and Peacock for masterminding another trip to OT (s)

I'm not much of one for stats...I assume in terms of finals and trophies etc there's now a huge gap between BMcD and anyone else at Leeds...?

Also how does he compare as all time SL most successful coaches?

Oh also for all the he was lucky with JP, Sinny etc...has any one ever heard owt but praise for BMcD from the golden generation (even retired players who are now free to say what they like?). In some ways managing a team of legends is harder (player power n all that) and yet BMcD has now reached GFs both twith both that and building a fresh side, no mean feat.

yeah he probably will.

Still think its time for change win or lose next week.

we could do the treble every year and it would still be Muzza (r.i.p) for me.

Attackwise Smiths 2004 & early 2005 side blessed with bai, ali, senior , danny best to watch

I'm an outsider but B M always seem honest and passionate. What you have achieved in the 2017 season after the 2016 season I find remarkable .
I doubt very much that Warrington will bounce back like Leeds have. Your clubs reached another final in my view against the odds and all the best for the final game of the season. Just as a matter of interest how do you think you will frame next season because I see that as another massive test .

Cas fan in piece. I felt a little emotional after watching his after match interview. He needs so much credit for how he has turned you around. He still recieves crap from many though.

Seriously ? Just out of interest any reason in particular ?

His Trophy record is 2nd to none & he absolutely deserves plenty of plaudits just as he ,the Team & GH should be questioned/criticised when it goes wrong.

Even I wouldn't say he's the best coach ever, my thing is his deserves way more respect and credit than he does get.

The above post, yes he should get questioned and criticised when things go wrong but we all know really that it goes far far beyond well reasoned questioning and critique.