Before you all bite my head off, I honestly think Basto would be the perfect Head Coach. John had the best win ratio at Featherstone Rovers was second in the Comp and was sacked/l left due to differences with his Chairman. John is an amazing Head of Youth, had huge experience at Leeds, Warrington, Featherstone, and totally transformed the Bulls academy. He has a great way with the kids, a fantastic eye for talent, and is already part of the Club.

John played at a pro level, fully understands the needs of players both young and old, is English, and has a proven winning record as First Team coach, and Academy head. I have had two sons play for him in the last Year, both in the Academy. My youngest one left the Academy because he wasny happy, but even under that issue he said to me last night John is a fantastic coach, and head of Youth. My oldest Son who has moved to York after finishing in the 19's said that between John and Disco they made every player feel special, and improved their tactical, technical, and physical abilities way beyond anything he had previously experienced.

I vote for John all day long, if he would be interested is another issue.

That bit could raise a few hackles bearing in mind the last week or so on this forum

However, I do think you make an interesting point about Bastian. He's a name that few have suggested, and yet in many ways he seems like the obvious choice.

He may not be still with us. Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

As much as I'd be ok with Bastian as head coach, I'd want it only on the proviso he's still very hands on with the academy. That bloke is potentially the most important of all the previous staff to get signed up IMHO, but in his capacity as head of youth.

That "best win" ratio is misleading to say the least. He was in charge for eleven competitive games; Fev did win seven of those 11 but six of them came against the five teams that were relegated that season, the only win against a relatively strong team was at home to Halifax, and Fev lost against Dewsbury and Doncaster, as well as twice against Leigh.

He's definitely got a proven record at Academy-type level, but there weren't many Fev fans impressed by his period coaching our first team.

11 games doesn't really sound like much evidence to make a judgement either way

You are John Bastian's brother and I claim my five pounds ...

I am no relation to him at all. I have no kids there so no need to gain favour at all. I have one son at York and one at Wakefield, now if you want ill come on here slag everyone off, doom and gloom every post, and then you may like it I dont know. I however think that the terrible time the Bulls have had I wouldnt at all want to put anymore negetive slants on anything.

I base my opinion on feedback from my lads who have in the last few years been at Fev, Cas and Huddersfield. I also think that they are in a position to give me their honest feedback on John, like I posted my Son Tom left the Bulls for reasons I do not wish to share, and he even thinks John is great. I hope this clears any mud up for you !!!!¬!

no worries ... just a joke mate

Possibly Assistant so that he could provide a good bridge to any yoof setup we still have.

Don't take it personally, mate.

If you've seen much of this board lately, you'll have seen we have a pretty bad troll, who is pretending to be the parent of a (now former) Bradford junior.

Taken with the variety of Halifax halfwits that we've had to suffer and the general despndency of Bulls fans at the moment, we're all a little tetchy.

Best of luck to your lads. I imagine the one at York will need it as much as any player at Bradford.

You see KCNBABT. It's not hard!

Thanks Martin, I appreciate the positive and non-hysterical sentiment!

I'd like you to all be as open about your real names ideally. Could I trouble you for the 3 digits on the back of your card too whilst you're at it?

I'm Christian Richardson and it's 452.


[sizeIf those digits are correct, you'd better start worrying.[/size

Are you Prince Pumpetypump of Nigeria?