I have stuck by macrae this season as I have always seen this season as a transitional season what with coming up from nl1 and held back critisising till next year and instead backed him and the team when the going was and is going tough but he has not done himself any favours with this.

What happens after a defeat like we've just had is all the usual stuff comes out. You know, 'McRae's head's on the chopping block'. Do I care if it is or not? It's on it every week.

"It doesn't bother me. If the club wants to make a decision, they can make a decision."



is he saying there basically that he doesnt care if he has the job or not?

i ahvent seen the article in the men, has anyone got a link i cant find it

numpty he has lost the fecking plot get rid and good riddance

There is a easy way around this situation DO NOT TALK TO THE PRESS and leave everything to the Director Of Football Mr Simms to sort out any excuses if the need arrises.

I can fully understand our head coach being upset on this matter.

Never mind the only way to shut people up now is beat Wakefield Trinity Wildcats convincingly on Friday night.

I would interpret McRae's comment along the lines of:

It's the boards decision whether I stay or go, so why should I lose any sleep worrying about it when I've got over a year left on my contract?

I'd also be aware that the club hadn't offered a contract extension so I'd know my time at Salford would most likely be up by October 2010 latest unless something miraculous happens.

Not at all. The quote was;



I think it's quite clear that he's saying he doesn't care what 'they' say; it's only the club that can make a decision about his future and they won't (or at least shouldn't) be swayed by what is said/written by 'them'.

Admittedly, what he's said isn't worded very well but then he was clearly ranting and hence pobably not choosing his words very wisely.

Personally, I suspect that DogPie is 'an insider' and that SMc knows who he is (or at least has his suspicions) and that this is the reason for him losing his temper on GMR.

I blame Al Qaida.

This looks like fun. I know Mr Barker has his critics on here, but at least he told it how it was... what many of the fans had been saying. If McRae can't handle it, then tough... When you are in a position like this you are open to criticism. It's not like he's called him names...

There are clearly a number of things that don't sit right at the moment, and it seems that McRae is back peddling here. I'm sure everything will soon come to light.

What worries me is the quote [i"It doesn't bother me. If the club wants to make a decision, they can make a decision."[/i

That to me sounds like a bloke who's not interested.

I agree Ian - the guy has completely lost it if this is all true - time for him and the Silver Fox to board the Qantas I'm afraid

It's funny how that's your attitude about Barker slagging our coach but you are always keen to leap to Barker's defence when he gets slagged off for being incompetent.

As a 'journalist' (sic) Barker should perhaps concentrate on reporting rather than giving us his opinion (or 'telling it like it is' as you put it).

It's equally amusing that "it's tough" if McRae can't handle it but that Barker spits his dummy out just as much when he gets slagged on here.

I always assumed 'LoyalFan' was a reference to Salford, rather than a poor quality RL reporter.

As I said earlier ,change the coach and then get on the new ones back.
Careful what you wish for.
We have a good experienced coach.
He has brought in some good Aussies,bloodied youngsters and had some surprising results.
For heavens sake,back off him !

how long do want us to back him didnt rhino set the ball rolling with the youngsters coming through and due to his inept coaching we could lose probably one off the best stand offs we have had since kenny gill if steff says feck this i am off if an offer from the big clubs comes in who will see him as a great stand off half and not a winger/centre

Has anybody heard that Ratchford is disgruntled??
Bomber is bringing him through in his own time.
At the start of the season,check the posts, everybody said that the youngsters would not get enough game time.
They have,they are still learning and the last thing we need is a new coach.

I heard two weeks back that he was extremely happy at the club and wanted to sign a new contract!