rlpotter back to ozrl

Thanks for all the hard work and effort above and beyond mick. A true Bradford legend.

Thanks and good luck.

rlhttp://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/9928842.Potter_waves_goodbye_to_Bradford_Bulls/rl

be interesting who they announce as head coach next week, bearing in mind Micks comments after catalans game and his endorsement of FC.Thanks for everything you've done in last two years Mick and best wishes.

Shame he couldn't finish the job he started. I just hope the new board have learned a lesson from the previous board and don't go for someone untried at SL level.

Assuming we're still AT SL level next season

It's good he's showing loyalty to his former assistance, however I don't think FC has enough experience, yet, to make the step up to head coach of a SL level. We've seen what hiring an inexperienced coach can do to a club.

Why 2 identical threads on such an upsetting subject????

I am sure every Bulls fan will agree that he will always be admired and respected-- dare I say loved. Personally I hope that the Council will see fit to honour him as a Freeman of Bradford.If Mick reads this site-- many thanks for a superb job and such a dignified approach in the midst of chaos.
I am pleased that the new owners tried to keep him-- the quotes from Mick and OK Bulls give the lie to the rumour (aired on last week's Backchat ) that they were only offering 50% salary.
I think his advice to appoint Francis Cummins should be taken. It would be good for the game as a whole to have another British coach and , more selfishly, I suspect that it may be a key factor in retaining some of our current players. Continuity and loyalty are important attributes.
The pessimist in me fears that this might be the first announcement of a Bulls Black Friday. The promised announcement by the League is due and today is seen as a deadline day for our contracted players.
By the way , there has been some speculation regarding the TUPE regs and the ability of players to opt out of a transfer. I do not think there is a 14 day deadline in the Act itself but rather that a case has been decided which suggests this time as reasonable. So it might be case law and "precedent" rather than the Act itself which will be used. Not sure-- so if our legal experts can confirm or correct me, I'd be grateful (and humble!)

PS Agree with Tackler-- can the administrators combine the threads please?

Very disappointing, if not totally surprising news. The job Mick did for the Bulls was outstanding, and doubly so in the circumstances this year. 10 out of 10 for his dignified and professional manner and they way he managed to build a competitive team again at Odsal. If it hadn't been for the points deduction we would have safely qualified for the play offs this year.

So the white knuckle ride continues: league status as yet unknown, top coach left, several key players already gone, no replacements lined up that we know of. How can you launch the season ticket round and expect it to be a success with so much uncertainty? If I had much hair left I would be pulling out!

I disagree, I think now is Franicis' time, he's done 7 years as an assitant, all behind 3 top quality coaches in Smith, McLennan and Potter. My only worry about Franny is he wont have the contacts down under like Mick did to unearth gems like Lulia. Saying that though he will have Mick down under.

Fully agree with this - young British coaches need clubs to take a chance on them and i would have no problems with FC appointed as head coach.

Edit: Just wanted to add - Thanks Mick for all you have done over the past 2 years. Last year was tough, with little rewards on the pitch but this year has seen us compete in SL with a very competitive side. Also taking into account the financial side of things, I think you have acted in such a professional/honorable way, for which i am extremely grateful.

All the best for the future to a Bradford Bulls Legend!

I agree I think we should keep FC. If we are looking at our other coaching staff they need to look at St HIllaire the defensive coach! for me he has had enough time to prove his self and to be honest hasn`t cut the mustard. Maybe has as been said Nobby in as a director of coaching.
Like everybody else I think it`s a sad day that Mick is leaving, under horrible circumstances he has done miracles, thanks Mick a true hero.

My fear about FC is that he's too much like SM. A likable bloke who was never quite tough enough as a player.

Maybe you are right, what about Jimmy as his asssistant? to replace LSH

Maybe he could bring somebody like Barrie McD in alongside him.

Iestyn Harris anybody?

If Leeds lose on saturday it could be Brian McD!!!!