FFS people it's an internet forum not an English lesson, can we please stop bitching at each other and concentrate on the subject itself rather than the person posting. Reasoned debate is much encouraged (and much needed I'll add

No the point i was making to you and CeeBeeJames and that Chico has also made, no one here can exactly say what Simms' role entails unless you can prove differently. So it's OK saying that he does nothing that he can be held accountable for but the things that people try to blame him for might not actually be in his job description so is being wrongly accused.

Seems it is Gentlehttp://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/rugby_league/salford_reds/s/1421924_peter-gentle-in-line-to-be-salfords-new-coach?rss

I am saying you have no idea what a director of football does. People familiar with RL do. Likewise people who know about recuitment and selection know that blabing to the press - like simms did re wrigley - is rank amateurism.

However if JW defines a director of football as a knuckledragging goffer you and he will be very happy.

If your not happy with Simms as a so called Huddersfield supporter why don't you write to our club and express your views to them rather than boring us with your personal vendetta?

I'm sorry have I missed something here, did Simms actually tell the press anything regarding Wrigley or did he answer the questions that were asked by a journalist? Could the said journo not have got his information from another source, maybe one down under, an agent shall we say?

Journo: "There's a rumour that your client Kurt Wrigley is on Salford's wish, list is this true?"
Agent: "Yeah we've been in contact with them and they will be coming over next week to speak to him and I've told him to have a chat with them"

A week later;
Journo: "Hi is there and updates regarding Kurt and the Salford job as I believe the club officials are on their way over to Oz as we speak"
Agent: "Yeah mate, Kurt doesn't want the job; we've spoken about certain other opportunities for him but he'll speak with them anyway"

Journo: "Steve I believe Wrigley has turned the Salford job down"
Simms: "Wrigley is now no longer a contender for the position we have."

"I've spoken with him, I've also had talks with his agent and it's clear he does not want to be considered for a job with us."

"Souths were happy for him to speak with us - they would not have stood in his way had an opportunity to become a head coach in Super League with Salford been offered to him but he will stay where he is."

"That's fine by us, we know where we stand and we've said all along we want someone who is fully prepared and totally committed to fulfilling the role of a head coach."


I read over and over what was printed in the press and I can honestly say I don't see what your issue is (bearing in mind the fact you don’t support Salford as well!). As a very passionate Salford fan I find nothing wrong with what’s been said, I know of many players reported in the press being linked with another club only for them to turn the contract down, why is this any different? We'll just move on a hopefully get a coach that wants to be at the club and wants to be successful with us.

In fact does anyone else have an issue with it?

Haha you back. You got that evidence yet that proves Simms isn't doing what has been asked of him by his employers no matter what his job title is? Didn't think so.

Your boring me now so do us a favour and jog on.

Yes. I have an issue with it, King of the Shed.

How dare you come on this Forum being sensible and reasonable. Shame on you!

My guess is that Neil Barker from the MEN will have phoned Simms knowing already that Wrigley wasn't getting the job. Rumours are circulating that Wrigley had priced himself out of consideration a week before they set foot on the plane to interview all the applicants.

Keep brown nosing re simms. The fact that you think his incompetence is okay is telling. At least you have stopped fantasizing about rlkes between Wrigley and Maguire

Can we lock this thread if this e carries on?

I thought it was about 'The New coach' not a 'Merit of Simms' thread.