One has to think if we had appointed John Kear over James Lowes, would we be in this sorry mess?

Brian Noble's interview after the game made interesting listening, especially the line >> "Communication is key to getting the best from your players. If you can't communicate with them, you can't engage with them."

If Lowes hasn't the basic communication skill set to actually communicate his message to the players then the situation is more perilous than we thought.

Paul Anderson might be available soon, maybe even Brian McDermott!

What are the odds on an entire front row of Bulls circa 1997 being out of work by the end of the week?

I'd take Anderson in a heartbeat.

How long will it take to get him match fit?

Anderson is fitter than Lauaki and slimmer than Crossley. Walker is out of favour so he's already 4th prop in line!

You've seen his post match interviews. If that's the level of communication he takes into training then it's no wonder we're in the mess we are

What we need, at the very least, is a Press Release from the club outlining where exactly we go from here. They need to either sack Lowes or publicly back him and at least it will put an end, to some degree, the constant speculation.

It seems clear to me (and has for a while now) that Lowes is not up to the task, but he is not alone. The recruitment (whomever is responsible for it) has been poor and there really is not real sign of any improvement anywhere.

Yes, we can all (rightfully) moan about the inequality of the middle 8's and home promotion is unlikely but we need to get our own house in order before finding fault with others.

What exactly IS the long term plan for BBRLFC? We need some clarification. Fast.

Not sure the usual, 'vote of confidence', from the board is something to put an end to speculation - to be honest, in the usual sporting context it usually just ramps it up.

I think after the, 'new smaller, more effective squad', turned into the same kind of bloated, half used one, we had last year, we are definitely authors of our own problems and the current disarray is just another symptom of that. For sure, the 'top brass', Chairman Green, Steve Ferres and Robbie need to have a close look at what is going on, identify the reasons behind it and then act.

My opinion is that the top end of the squad [even without a recognised 7is of high enough quality to be a force in this division, and even be the nucleus of a good side in a higher division, so it must be down to how they are being led.

When we (Fax) got relegated we made this same mistake, not with the coach so much but the players. We signed a load of rubbish SL players rather than signing the bes Championship players. I think its the same with the coach, at this level a decent Championship coach who knows and understands the league is most needed. Surprised theres not been much mention of Rowley. Or even Matt Calland, former Bulls player, led Fax to back to back titles playing exciting rugby.

Some will take offence to this, but I mean it politely; youre not a SLclub anymore and the sooner you recognise it the sooner youll become a top championship club.

I think most of our fans have accepted it to be fair. More so this season than last.