Yes, I read that with interest. He also (somewhat apologetically) admitted to having had every intention of sparking out Jamie Lyon with that high shot at Odsal in 2005.

Anderson won trophys with possible the best Saints squad, ever. Whether he could reproduce it with our current squad, I am unsure. Am not saying he can't, but I certainly don't think he would be the nailed on guarantee of success that some people are expecting.

I had criticisms of DA. I don't think he was the messiah other people do, but he was good. Defence was tough and he really improved Sean Long's half back game.
He did rely on getting a roll on and quick PTBs, much like other coaches from the Brian Smith stable. That sort of tactic has been proved rather limited in the past couple of years.

If we are going for a new coach, I'd prefer to wait till the end of the season when there should be a wider list of candidates, and not go for DA simply because he is out of a job and available now.

I think he'd be great appointment for now, he'd certainly get that defence organised and he demands respect.

For now? Would indicate you only see him on post till the end of te season?

I don't think he'd take the job fulltime.

No thanks. A monkey would have achieved the success he had with such a strong squad (VASTLY superior to any other team at the time) and a great coach would have achieved far more.

Incredibly overrated in my opinion, always thought so. He can improve a defence but he takes safety first percentage play to new level.

Given what came after he left, I don't think that's a charge that should be levelled at Anderson

Another Brian Smith disciple, only with a lesser squad. If we are going to change our coach, I would rather us move forward.

Personally, I'm still giving Simmons a chance anyway. I'll judge him at the end of the season.

He'd also get us some structure back in attack. I think he'd probably also help bring on some of the young lads in the squad. Sadly he'll still have the problem of not having a single experienced halfback in the squad.

One things for sure, if he was in charge still he wouldn't have gone into the season without a experinced halfback and certainly wouldn't have signed a fullback to play halfback.

I'm with you in this minority.

Our rugby was relentless - cruel defence, total respect of possession and played the game in the oppositions half for the most part. But, bloody hell, it was tedious at times.

During the 2006 season, which brought unprecedented success for Saints, I don't recall leaving the stadium feeling that breatheless wonder that a top game of RL can do to you.

I'm not convinced Simmons is the right bloke, but when we replace him, I want a coach who'll bring back the exciting brand we're renowned for.

And not Millward. I can do without the 50, 60, 70 point humilations, ta.

Boring winning > exciting losing > boring losing

Edit.

As I say, I'm not convinced RS is the guy and it's been a while since I can say we've played the brand of rugby that I love to watch (pains me to say it but Wire are the closest to it at present), but DA isn't either - he had a far better playing roster than Simmons, and was clearly outcoached by McClennan when it mattered.

If new blood is needed, let's make it new.