As dadt as it sounds I'm sure noble and smith have worked together at bradford before so watch this space

Today's print edition of the ever-dependable Manchester Evening Speculator states that the Two Brians option is under consideration.

Given recent performances, I wonder if the doctor is also considering an Alan option.

You must be bloody joking!

A lot of people in the game (players included) are waiting for this appointment to see how serious the Doctor really is and if it backs up the big talk. An inexperienced coaching appointment would be viewed as something that comes out of a bulls bottom.

It would have Blackburn Rovers and Venkys written all over it.

Well he has to be involved at some level. Big difference seen and I too like his non aversion to youth.

Phil Vievers worked alongside Brian Noble for several seasons. If Vievers was not good enough then what extra can Brian Noble bring? So much depends if the DR and Salford fans want to win competitions or just win a few more games. If all you want are slightly more wins then Brian Noble is your man. If you want far more then Brian Noble is not the man for Salford.