It was the vote of no confidence from the local bakery that made the decision for him

Lolz

I hope the idiots on the banter page who called for him to go are happy now.We have just lost the best young coach in the game .

Unbelievable to be honest! I can't think of any top class coaches out there! One positive thing is how tight the coachin. Set up is and how jukesy could step into the breach! Must be real bad to quit now

I'm actually gobsmacked.

Been coming for a few weeks. Derek will have a replacement sorted.

2nd best but still a massive shock especially so close to the start of the season, I just hope that the reason is nothing of a catastrophic nature in his personal life and whatever the reason he gets back to doing a job he obviously loves, and is very good at.

All the best for the future to him.

Well,lost for words.

how good is he ??? backed to hilt with cash and biggest spend outside SL last year. Completely flopped and failed to make any real impact at the business end of the season when his team was beaten by teams with less money , with lower paid players who were all part time ! Is that the measure of a great coach ??
Just saying like

This news had knocked me for six. What a crap 24 hours this has been. McNally out for ages and now Rowley has gone too just on the brink of the new season.

I think I'm in shock

I wonder why he doesn't thank his chairman in that statement?