Quote: theredshed "It's fairly obvious that Brian McDermott's outspoken comments have been influenced by his relationship with Harris and perhaps others.
Personally I think it was very unprofessional of BM which surprised me because he was a model player and is a respectable coach. He does have more than a point about MK but he should have told him to his face if he has a problem. A press conference isn't the place and it's just not in the spirit of rugby league, especially after a club has been humiliated like that. McDermott's public views are even damaging to a club that are already in crisis. I'm not suggesting he should be fined but I certainly feel a caution by the RFL would be appropriate.'"
I've seen this mentioned a few times, but what relationship does McDermott have with Harris? He didn't play with him, hasn't coached with him, hasn't had any public dealings with him. And Harris is a Leeds legend but the bridges with him and Hetherington are well and truly burned.
But RL is a small world. Players talk. McDermott does have history with Noble, Hauraki, Jones-Bishop and Morley and will know what's going on inside the club more than any fan.