James Deighton on Radio Leeds makes a cheap comment something along the lines of "I bet they are glad they worked for free now".

We all have the utmost of respect for Lee, Francis and everyone else who worked for nothing. Clearly that doesn't equate to keeping them in post come what may.

Exactly right Pumps. Obvs things have come to head. I wish FC the best of luck but he's probably better off out of it and we need someone who can unite the dressing room and plan for the future.

Simply carrying on as if all is well was no longer an option.

It's been coming for a while and I have to admit I was one that has called for his head a few times this year. The fact is that with the remaining resources he had (albeit heavily reduced) he should have done better. The capitulations that have happened this year have been nothing but an embarrassment and he needed to go 6-8 weeks ago.

He also was the coach that lost us arguably the best talents the club had. Bateman jumped ship less than 12months after committing his long term future to the club, Whitehead fell out with him midway through the season and then we've seen Sammut, Scruton and Carvell go. Admin might have been the excuse for them to exit but equally it could be argued that they just saw what was about to happen... results wise!!!

A harsh lesson for FC in his coaching career I'm sure, but I've heard enough to suggest he'll bounce back and from a personal point of view I hope he does. He's given a lot of service to the game both on the field and off it and despite he clear lack of experience he has maintained his integrity throughout the most challenging period in the clubs history.

Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for St Hillaire. The guy has been part of the rot in the playing department for too long. Sub-standard coach (and player) he was never the right fit for the club and in his case its 5years too late!!!

Very cheap comment... suppose they weren't the ones that went through it so they wont even think twice about how it would have felt.

like you said, have respect for them all but a change was needed... for once the fans(most) have got what they wanted so lets just see what happens.

I am not sure about Nobby. He has never built a club from nothing. At Crusaders he had unlimited Ausies. That is my head talking. My heart says bring him back through sentiment and may help bring the club together again. If he does come back he will need an assistant. That would also be a big decision as with all clubs it is usually the assistant who does most of the work. When we were top of the league McNamara did actually do an excellent job as assistant. He then took the top job which was beyond him. People say he did most of the coaching as Nobby took the praise. That is why the assistant role is just as important as the Coach. The assistant will also need to be someone who could take over in a few years. How about Nobby with an old boy such as Calland or Fielden to make the team up. I doubt we could afford to offer Henry Paul the assistant role with Nobby!

Yes, quite the slump for both teams...

Since being removed as Head Coach of Warrington, they have only managed to win the Challenge Cup on three occasions, a league leaders shield and Grand Final runners up twice.

As for Leeds, they really look to be struggling for form this year since Jimmy left and are sat in a lowly 2nd position.

I'm sure he'd fit right in at Odsal on the basis of his previous coaching successes!!!

What did people expect, keep FC as coach for ever because of what he did in 2012!!!
Spoils a pretty good record, not sacked a coach for many years, David Hobbs in 92 was the last 'sacking' I think, Peter Fox was ooc in 1995 when Brian Smith kick started Bull Power MacNamara should have been sacked though, when he accelarated our demise in 2008 and 9.

Let's not forget Lowes classy offering fans into the car park during his hugely successful Salford gig.

Let's bring this near the top again.

Kear for me!

Just noticed, Brian Smith hasn't got a single vote! I don't believe it

I originally went for Kear but I'd say I've changed my mind and I'd go for a team of Morrison and Noble now.