Quote theredshed="theredshed"The difference is these clubs have years of solid foundations, a winning mentality and these coaches command a lot of respect for distinguished playing careers. Had Cunningham been coaching Salford this year it's highly probable he'd have done any better under the circumstances. Personally I feel the task of turning this club into a regular top 6 side is monumental and with the money invested I wouldn't be taking the risk on an unproven coach. It's OK whilst Sheens is around but where does it leave us when he decides to up sticks? I just feel this club needs a lot more successful coaching experience in the ranks full stop.
If I was having my house decorated I'd prefer to pay the extra and have it done by a painter & decorator with many years experience and a very good reputation rather than giving the work to a school leaver with a few weeks practice. Salford lad or not you have to take the emotion out of it and do what's right for the club's future.'"
Cunningham has had a tough year for us though; the quality of our rugby has been pretty diabolical at times and some of his team selections and substitutes are utterly baffling coupled with a very poor recruitment policy (on the whole), and I do feel we have made the top 4 on the back of some of the other teams underperforming, so I agree. I think if he was at any other SL club other than Saints he may not have lasted the season. The fact he has a bronze statue up has given him some extra time if you ask me.
As an outsider, has Sheens been offered the coaching role full time? Or is it something he is basically doing whilst keeping the title of Director of Rugby?
