Pretty much my thoughts. He comes in as Smith's number 2, ignore the 'First Team Coach' title he has - Poaching had the same I think and is just a left over from when we brought in Smith to work above Lowes. It will be Smith's team, his recruitment, his training techniques, his tactics. Agar will I'm sure discuss with Smith new ways of doing things, if Smith likes them great, if not we carry on as we are.

There is also no official comment from the club or Smith that Agar is being groomed to be Smiths replacement. I think TS is very happy at Warrington and especially working for Simon Moran. I expect Smith will see out this contract then sign another one, the challenge of constantly keeping a side at the competition is a huge one, and I doubt Smith would get anything like the board level support he gets at Wire anywhere else.

What we have now is a very experienced no. 2, with hopefully Monas to come in as well - whats wrong with that?

Spot on Yed, spot on.

Got to disagree with point 2. Peter Sharp took hull to a second place finish and a grand final appearance. I've still no idea why they got rid of him.

bottom line is Agar has at least 2 years to learn the ropes and perhaps longer if TS takes out a further extended deal which has hasn't written off.

So nowt to worry about.

forgive my ignorance but what is lee briers role now and wouldnt he be a decent choice of assistant given that he has 2 years to learn from tony smith

Head Coach of the U19's and was sent down under pre-season to get fast-tracked training. He's already on the path I believe.