I have said the North Stand tickets are very expensive for a Cup Game. And I rarely attend now. Correct. If that means to you I cannot make the post I made then just ignore it. But as I've been watching Wire long enough, on and off, for 30 years I guess I feel I can make the post. Yes I'm in a bit of a lull at the moment as I'm not enjoying my Rugby, but I will always be loyal to Wire.

I guess I am calling for a bit of perspective, loyalty and a bit of decency. Rather than rabid knee jerking and toys out of the pram. We are beginning to sound like Man City fans. 30 years of nothing, then whining when we don't win all the time.

Totally accept your point and Im not advocating endless get of jail free cards. I advocating a little more patience than 1/2 of one bad season for a coach who had delivered so much. I'm not advocating being sentimental about players either - just that I'd like their demise and exit from the side to be handled with a little more grace than "get shut he's gash"

I think that Smith was unable to attract the big HB he may have wanted for the season after Briers and he backed his young players to step up (good that a coach backs his youngsters). However this does not seem to have worked for whatever reason and so Smith has, in hindsight, made a mistake. I don't think him airing this in the press would be productive. I would rather like to think they are trying to resolve out of the glare of the media and forums.

Imagine him trotting out the lines "I had hoped GOB, Patton or Myler would have stepped up but they have been found wanting so I am looking to get rid and replace them". No that's not the way.

He's made some mistakes and I'm sure he will learn from them.

Has it crossed your mind that he may have considered Monaghan to be under qualified for an assistant role at a top professional RL side seeing as he had never done it before ? Or did you want to appoint him on sentiment ?

As for Monas I wonder how many loyal fans wanting him on the coaching staff as "a legend" were one of the ones that berated him when he joined and demanded we "get rid as his knees are shot" before his last superb season.

Now you are saying you have no respect for Smith, after all we achieved with him. That just astounds me.

Best fans in the league?

The thing Ferguson had was having faith in his youth,a treble that will never be repeated by anyone in my time. The fans wanted his head early doors,but in the end it was Ferguson who knew his time had expired.

Your kidding me. He is stubborn as he is mild mannered.
He refuses to move Ratchford from FB when the most important position in a team is HB.

"We've been scouring the world looking for half-backs," said Smith, 48.
"I don't want to make my half-backs feel bad about it, but we understand that we haven't been consistent enough in those sort of positions this year."

Not a huge difference. The implication is similar in any case.

I agree, we do need to show loyalty. I think TS needs to extend Bridge's contract for next year. OK, Bridge is a bit crocked, but he has been a very loyal player for us over the years and how better to show our appreciation than to offer him another two year contract ?

I don't know Tony Smith personally. What I do know is that he is a highly successful SL coach who has won silverware with 2 separate teams. I am not. He is the professional with the knowledge. I am a fan.

If he has his reasons for the team formation I will accept his judgement as that is for the best, when all is considered.

I think, with respect, you may have missed my point. I wasn't suggesting players be given contract extensions as a "thank you". I just think we could speak of them a little better when it's clear it is time to move on. Seems we treat players who are of diminishing use to us very poorly on here.

I wouldn't mind but in a few years those players will be lauded as "legends" and spoken of in awe.

All I am suggesting is a little balance and perspective between oscillating within 2 seasons of "we have one of the strongest squads in the league" to "we need a mass clearout"

As I said the fickle, cynical nature of it saddens me.

Unfortunately all things considered isn't getting us results in a business that has success based upon them.

Results you say?

TS seemed to get results in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 and to the GF in 2012, GF in 2013 and the GF Semi in 2014. Based on results in his 6 year tenure he has done outstandingly. I'll trust his judgement over the long term and not after a bad few months.

Is there another current coach who has won 4 pots and reached semi finals or finals in every year since taking the helm ?

Some people have a very short memory.

Show me a man who never made a mistake, and I will show you a man who never made a decision. Smith should stay and discard Agar and the fitness coach for someone better. Our attacking game is non existent, our defence is lethargic and our fitness looks decidedly dodgy.
Apart form that, where are Penny, Russell, Grix, Evans x 2? Why is Ratchford wasted at FB?
If the fans can see the problems why can't Smith and Simon Moran? I'd love to know Mr Moran's thoughts on this season. After all he wouldn't let Take That get away with sub standard shows.