Might not be very poplar on here, but I'll defend Bobby to a point.

If he did anything that warrants GBH (e.g. hitting Ganson), then I can't defend him, even if it is Ganson! But he really cares about the Fench team, and if the original times report about him being peeved that the French symbol isn't on the trophy, then I can see why a guy with his commitment to the French cause and a firey temper might thinkthat.

For him to be sacked would be a great reversal to the French game. He's got the playing again as they can, and restored the French with a bit of aggression (which maybe a reflection of hi own character) which was always part of the best French sides.

I met him after the Wakey game in Perpignan and you could tell he really cares about the french cause.

I agree with what you are saying but...... He is the coach of a professional national rugby league team and therefore has to act in a professional manner especially when it come to functions such as this one. If he could control his temper and get his passion out in other ways then he can only be good for the French game. Trouble is its a very big if.........

IF ...

It's a big question, should wait to decide based on what he's actually done.

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We all care about the French cause but I also care about people who get beaten up at taxi ranks, referees who get attacked or young lads who get attacked.

At 70k for a part time job, so would I.


The man is a complete ringpiece end of and judging by the link earlier about the Warrington incident the little tool needs a spell inside rather than a plum job in RFL. Great advert for the game.

Completely agree wit you on that. If he has done anything which encourages that behaviour then he should be sacked and he only has himself to blame. Will be a shame for the French game though if he has.

My hope is that his behaviour wasn't as serious as some of the reports might suggest and that he'll get his wrists slapped and learn a lesson.

Once an aggressive little gobsh*te, always an aggressive little gobsh*te. Bobby's got so much previous, I can't believe the frogs signed him up. I can only imagine they were all half cut when the contract was pulled out.

Having said all that, it's such a shame - I thought that with the way he carried himself and spoke about French RL throughout the tournament, he might've turned a corner

Bobby (Bobbie) without drink is a smashing lad who will always stop and have a chat about the game of Rugby League.

Bobby (Bobbie) with a drink inside him is a man to be avoided.

Correct, and it only takes a pint or two as well.

Sounds like a man with a drinking problem, a disease that needs support to get through, not condemning. (Though acceptance and facing up to your actions is part of the process).

Also sounds like a man who has had a lot of second chances.

I am mates with bob's brother in law, top fella. Never seen him being aggressive or abusive to anyone, very passionate guy.