I would assume so too, and just because Furner "might" be South's first choice doesn't mean he will accept the offer and go back on his deal anyway

Interesting point re: putting up a fight though, realistically what could he do? A club holds a players registration as well as their contract which makes it a slightly different situation (hence why even when Segeyaro refused to come back Leeds had power to stop him playing elsewhere). As far as I'm aware this doesn't apply to coaches so there is probably little they could do to stop him taking the Souths job if he wanted it.

Don't get me wrong, legal-wise they would have a very good case for big compensation from Souths for breaking that contract if he did decide to go back on his deal, and would undoubtedly win the case. But beyond that, I don't think they could stop him in the same way they technically could in the Segeyaro contract. Possibly the only way would be if the NRL refused to sanction it which I very much doubt would happen.

Would be sad if he did go back on a deal so soon after signing it and reflect quite poorly on his character imo, but if he decided not to come to England and not to coach Leeds I don't think GH could do much about it other than get a few quid from Souths in compo

think he said more than that, pretty sure he said yeah mate 3-4 more times.

Oh well these detailed accounts of what he “supposedly” said are damning evidence.

It would have to be a serious panic appointment for Leeds to bring in Agar as head coach. Must be as an assistant, surely?

your a bit behind on this story the whole agar thing. He is coaching development or along that lines.

That makes more sense. It's the Furner rumour that's added a pinch of intrigue, and the "Agar to manage Leeds" thread heading.