I have been saying for 6 weeks now that my choice would be Brian Smith with Longy as attack and John Kear as defense and Hunte as Acadamy coaches. As long as a structure is put in place before the end of the season it is no good rushing anything now as no significant signings can be made at this time of the compaign. We as Salford fans have got to thank our lucky stars we have still got a club to support and hopefully with a bright future. I personally am looking forward to an exciting close season to see what squad we assemble for next season and actually have a proper build up to a new future. An uptodate website, season ticket offers, a club shop with more than a mug on sale ha, ( i have 7 now ). Keep the faith. I have been waiting 44 years to go back to Wembley.

Couple of points.

If Noble doesn't want a long term deal that works perfectly, have him until the end if this year which gives him ample time to bring some structure to the team and all the time work on helping the club with the long term coaching appointment after the World Cup. I'd also be very surprised if he did take the coaching job in this capacity that when he's overseen the appointment of his successor that a position within the club isn't found for him as you can see Noble being a great person to have in a Lowe type role.

People shouldn't worry about the wealth of the Doc, someone I've been to quite a few games with knows the head of C4 racing and when asked about the Doc he said he is extremely rich (he gave a figure which really means that even his dream of buying into the stadium is not going to really dent his coffers).

I think the cautious approach to the coaching position is a good one as some of the Docs early comments you did worry about knee jerk reactions, you can guarantee his board are offering him the advice he needs.

Justin Morgan 's name was dropped v-early on after Veivers going but has not featured since . A non Runner?
He left HKR to take up , assistant coaching Job at Canerra Raiders , but got sacked half way through his 2 year deal , Morgan & Quentin Pongia were replaced with new Assistant Coaches Andrew Dunneman & Brett Kimmorley . Morgan is now in dispute with the Raiders:-

Surely its better to have a coach in place beyond this season. If we are looking to attract some quality players for next year I think any targets could be put off if they didn't know who the coach was going to be? The club needs some stability now to start building some momemtum and a short-term appointment isn't going to give us that.

If Noble did come in on a short-term basis and put some structures in these structurers could be completely different to what his successor wants and this could totally confuse the players.

surely the new coach has got to be announced this week ?

I do recall a quote from Dr Koukash where the person he wanted as head coach was already known before he left for Dubai.
With regard to Noble helping with a further coaching position when he left Bradford he was followed by the current English coach who was villified by the Bradford fans despite the good signings he made and the quality of youngsters that were being brought through and the recently made public financial mess.
Noble did NOT seem to have an input into his successor at Wigan and at Crusaders Harris took them from the play-offs to the wooden spoon,or near enough.Harris went from head coach back to assistant.
Just to keep me out of this there are some comments from last year from Bradford supporters [url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbulls/9632469.Bradford_Bulls_exclusive__Caisley_calls_for_Hood_to_resign/HERE[/url

Apparently Ian Millward has just become available ! Hobby or Millward ??

Nobby or Millward even !

I'd like Noble to be appointed as our coach.
I think he's the right man at this stage of our development.
However,if its true that he wants a short term appointment,I'd see him off.
We want commitment,not hedging bets.
The MEN may be wrong,anyway

Not official yet but plenty of ' twitter' about his departure from Cas ,

If stories are to be believed it's the start of a major changes at Cas as they attempt to dig their way out of their financial straights , Chase is linked with St George , Daryl Clark is linked with Warrington in a bid to lighten their wage bill and raise cash. Justin Morgan to replace Millward.

So ... Millward ?

If you've got money to spend, he'll do alright, but he's not a coach suited to a salry capped league.