Quite right. If McDermott has decided he's second choice and has taken umbrage on the back of press speculation then that only reflects badly on him.

The reality with any job opening is that the second choice may end up with the gig. That doesn't diminish the opportunity however. If you genuinely see the job as a chance to progress why the hell would you rule yourself out just because you think you're not top of a supposed short list?

Todays main news:

"Shock as more than one candidate is interviewed for sought after role."

In other news:

"Unemployment to reach 3 million within 6 months."

Well as some have said before I'm extremely eager to hear who will be coaching us next year and keen for them to be confirmed asap so that they can start spending their postal order for 1 shilling and sixpence on quality recruits.

But personally I haven't a single criticism of how the club are handling it so far. Theres little else they can do other than follow the process to its conclusion.

So long as we don't end up with Jon Sharp.

I think if Sharp was announced, there'd be people hanging themselves from the Touchdown.

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Having heard him speak I expect the playing staff would be hanging themselves from the coat hooks in the dressing rooms too!

If it happens I promise to take you out for a night on the beer, & laugh myself until I am sick. I'll even throw in a curry.

You're too kind

Again edited for probable accuracy...

After the past 4 years I really don't care who we get.
As long as we see the last of the loser that is McNamara, I am happy!
Get the likes of a winner like Potter and I am ecstatic!!!

Ah oui.

Potters great side just lost to Catalans at home. But obviously injuries play a part in HIS particularly downfall, because it suits the narrative.

And how did Harlequins get on...

But Saints are still in the top 3 and Catalans are still bottom of the table. A one off fluke loss does not a failure make.

True, but then their 3 consecutive Grand Final losses may do.