Like I said, did not see that coming!

Don't worry Bullseye, it's not a terrible choice - suspect Greenwood will be his Assistant

The new coach is probably Chalmers himself. But since we know his communication leaves something to be desired, all training sessions will be taken by Super Coach Leigh Beattie.

Wasn't in League Express that first broke the Jon Sharp story? Presumably they're going to say a different name this time, since otherwise it would have been mentioned. So I would suggest maybe not the best source in the world if they've said two nailed on frontrunners.

Just got the online version of League Express. They're reporting Bulls are targeting John Kear and discussions still ongoing, so wouldn't have announced new coach today even if the event had gone ahead.

Hmmm. The Brexit negotiations were less drawn out than this.

League express says certain candidates pulled out last week and Bulls turned to Kear, hence the delay.

Putting my money down now. Negotiations with John Kear will fall through when he realises they're suggesting to pay him in Bulls scratch cards. They'll then appoint Jon Sharp.

Well Kear is a surprise (if it comes off).thought he was more than happy at Wakey. But maybe wants to get into head coaching again.

The question for me is why did other candidates pull out?

Its like Christmas 2016 all over again - but instead of rumours and last minute "pull-outs" by wannabe buyers its not the same farce with the coach.
Next thing you know the RFL will step in to "help" and we'll end up with a southern hemisphere ex-player out of nowhere; but he can only accept the job if he passes certain RFL criteria - but they havent decided what criteria yet - they'll leave that until we've started playing.
The club should change its name to Bradford Farce.
THat aside - I'd be happy with Kear - but I fully expect it to be a different John Kear from the land of Oz

It's nothing like xmas 2016. bulls for whatever reason have approached a proven coach most people seem delighted to have got. Some people just like to moan FFS

I would be delighted if we'd got Kear, absolutely amazed in fact

It certainly would be interested to learn why other people 'pulled out' though. What did they find out? Lack of money for signings? Changes in ownership? Future restructuring?

All seems a bit odd - but then this is the Bradford Bulls after all

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/othersp ... eague-News Note the reporters name...

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/othersp ... eague-News Note the reporters name...

Kear as Director of Rugby (or whatever) always seemed a strange fit for him at Wakefield to me. He seems to relish the hands on part of coaching and whenever you see him on Sky he looks to be itching to get more involved but can't because Chester is "the main man" Perhaps he just wants to be more involved and fancies one last challenge. Would be happy with Kear.

I'd certainly be happy with Kear but I'm very cautious of getting too excited. It could very easily come to nothing.