Barmy decision. Since leaving Salford because he couldn't work with Brian Noble, he has left both Wigan (the benchmark in terms of rugby league professionalism) and London (the current low point in terms of rugby league professionalism) because he didn't meet the professional standards required. He has also had a short stint at Featherstone and sadly tried to kill himself.

You can bet that Koukash is behind this and not Noble. Before anyone says he worked wonders with the backs last time he was here, the backs we had then were superior to the ones we have now.

It's a little early to be making judgements about the quality of the 2012 backs v 2014 backs IMO. Ignoring Longy's recent past, all I can say is when Longy was here our attacking play (from our backs) looked more organised, polished and threatening. I'm also sure that Sean must have had a big influence on the development of Matty Smith.

Perhaps he will see this as his very last chance in RL and repay the club for giving him an opportunity that many people don't think he deserves. Maybe the lad hit rock bottom a few weeks back and it will prove to be a turning point in his life? Who knows?

Amusing to see the clamour for an attacking coach, yet no mention of the defence having conceded 102 points in 4 games. Not sure how Long is going to improve this area.

New regime, same old blind faith mantra. Kim Jon-un would be proud.

I'm curious to know if the reports in the press quoting Noble are him toeing the party line or if he really did want to get SL back on board?

Suppose it remains to be seen if he can assist, think most of us would agree Smith hasn't been the player we hoped he would be, maybe Long can help integrate him into the systems we are looking to play. Can't see him being much use with Chase as think we all know Chase will be off the cuff rather tha structured set plays.

With Long, Gleeson, Hock, Smith, Chase all together for extended spells of time the bars/pubs/offies of the locale won't be going bump any time soon will they?!