I agree
I really hope this appointment works,if the rumours are confirmed, and we must give him every chance to succeed and look for the positive signs.
I hope the fact that he is available immediately did not swing it,over a better candidate.
From the outset,I said we did not want an Aussie purely because he was an Aussie.
On the face of it this is not the appointment we were hoping for but the exec team have been over there interviewing so let's trust their judgment.

Yes we are Salford and everybody knows we struggle to attract big names, but Dave Penna smacks in the face of the 'cheap option', once again!!!! Like when the press reported we were after Morley, but signed Edmondson instead. i.e. the cheaper option!!!! Penna, doesn't strike me as an ambitious signing by the club. I'd much rather see the Australian national team assistant coach at the end of the season, than settle for second best part way through this one.

They showed some ambition in the last off season, by signing what appeared to be some quality players, but left the glorified paper weight that is Shaun McRae in charge. This could be a massive mistake by our board, yet again, as the fail to grasp the importance of having the right coach in charge.

I never expected a Cartwright, a Fitler or a Ricky Stuart, but i'm getting seriously cheesed off by the press building up underwhelming news and performances never changing. I could be wrong, and Penna could turn out to be the best thing to happen to the club in a long time. Right now this isn't an appointment that really fills me with any confidence.

Maybe Barker has just made the whole thing up and it won't even be an issue.

The club are doing their best to throw everybody off the scent. Think Penna was thrown in to really confuse everybody, although to be fair, they have never really given us a name. However, there is currently a former assistant coach from the cowboys available right now who could emerge as a front runner. Some think he's got the job if he wants it.

so many people only one job....

TBF even I'd prefer Millward to some unknown, If I were to choose anyone I would have hunted John Kear.

So it's you that through Penna in.

I've heard it's close between Harry Bishop and Louis Carpenter - both from the Melbourne area. Coudl be a positive as they may have learned from Craig Bellamy.

Well, I'd prefer someone who has a good home and away record actually.

Not in so many words. Penna was a name that was being heavily linked in a number of areas, and a few thought it was going to be him. However, that option isn't looking likely. Steve Georgalis was highly thought of too, but he is after the Penrith job. The name now being touted is that of one who wasn't mentioned as being one of the seven contenders that were reported. This guy is available soon and is currenty working within the NSW Origin setup. I'm only passing on stuff I hear from people in the game, and letting you all in on it.

don't you know it's all part of a big plot to announce John Kear before the match on Friday so all the Wakey fans can wave him goodbye and wish him all the best in his new career at Salford

PIPPA! Gawd bless her.

Any of these chaps?

press conference tomorrow at 11.30 at the willows to announce the new coach

Have we got anyone on lookout at Mcr Airport?