Unfortunately the issues described in the posts above have been inherited by MP which is worrying as one of the first steps in management is to address the weaknesses. Something we have failed to do for the past two years and have continued that into this season.

At times his season we have been far more inventive under MP than DA, however DA seemed to be a taskmaster at defence which was the cornerstone of his CC success for three years running and for our 2006 title winning season.

I don't think our discipline is as bad as it appears (which may seem like a daft statement to make). We are not a particularly dirty side and have been wrongly penalised many times (as do all teams).

I still feel that both this and next season are ones of transition as we phase out Long, KC, and Gidley and replace the likes of Cayless for new players (whether they be brought through the youth system or signed from elsewhere) and hopefully our coaching and executive teams get the recruitment right.

I can't help feeling though that our squad looks tired and at times disinterested (the Bradford, Wigan and yesterdays first half games being the cases in point).
I think Graham needs a rest as for the past few games he has looked fatigued and has lacked his usual drive, but again this is a coaching decision that must be made at the correct time.

Personally though I have enjoyed the start of this season more than the previous two, as we now have a more competitive league where wins are not guaranteed for any team, which only adds to the excitement.

jealous? don't be, you'll get your turn with me soon!

I went to Murrayfield, ner ner ner ner ner!

I couldn't afford Catalans though, I'm saving up for the two finals we'll be at.