this exactly why i kept smush

Forget what happened at the World Cup, SL is a different propostion, and with a proven track record Smith is the man to take us forward.

A great day to be a Warrington fan, as an exciting new era begins.

NOW THE WIRE!

I am a bit shcked to say the least.

Jimmy jumped from Salford when he didn't get the job there so I am suprised that he is staying with what seems like a demotion. I would expect Jimmy to gradually be sidelined and would not expect him to be around come the end of the season.

Well Doug Hoyle was right we were going for a world class coach with a proven track record. Just took nearly a year thats all.

All in all I think this is a really positive move, although I dont know what he will be able tp do in three days.

In 3 days, hopefully, he will be able to impress on the players the importance of giving 100% for 80 minutes, and defending the try line as if their lives depended on it, as they did for the first 50 minutes at Knowsley Road.
I hope for a win on Sunday, but will accept defeat if they give their all in the cause.
Now looking forward to Sunday.

Apologies for being Naiive, but what exactly does a Director Of Rugby do?

Previous incarnations, such as Director of Football at Newcastle, and Director Of Rugby at Leeds and Castleford didn't last long, did they?

Relax, its the other Tony Smith not the former Cas and Wigan scrum half

Oh yeah so you could claim the glory when its in the public arena

How many of you have already been on OZtips and changed your prediction for Sundays game?

al be editing my 48 point margin of defeat me thinks.

Stevo will be on SSN in minute giving his verdict on the appointment.

Sheesh! Life's certainly a roller-coaster for you Wolfs innit.
Great news appointing the coach who managed to turn our national side from World Cup hopefuls into a hummiliating shambles in the space of four games (I'm not referring to Ricky Stewart here

Even though he's equally applicable.)

Reckons Smiths best attribute is discipline and he wouldn't be surprised to see Wires 'bad apples' leave the club sooner rather than later.

Also said its what Wire have needed for years.

I'm sure he's glad he isn't coaching the dross he had to coach in the WC, then.
The likes of Roby, Graham and Wellens who shamed our nation.

In fairness, whilst it is a great appointment appointment, just because he has a track record, as we all know, it doesnt guarantee success.

He punched above his weight at Huddersfield and tasted success with a Leeds side already boasting some high quality players in a very professional set up, the issues he has to face with Warrington are far different.

Good luck to him I say, but its still a massive challenge ahead. Need to be patient with Smith on this one I think.

Looks good.

Don't forget the enigma, Leon Pryce.

But he is though, Morley Higham, Westwood.

Dont worry, now youve got the England Coach as your top man, we will see the likes of Briers, Bridge and Jon Clarke donning the international jersey in the near future so all is well!

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Totally agree. I wonder if he's been set any targets for this season...

Alas Smith & Lowes?

England's best three performers?

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at least our players like and respect the new coach,not like the atmosphere down at knowsley road where some of your senior players have already said they don't like potter to quite a few people,despite being bottom of the league at the moment ours is a much happier squad than yours mucker