There are plenty of combinations and we all like think we are would be Coaches ,my suggestion Jukes could try is have Rangi in the middle of the field with Ryan on one side and Riddy on the other as first receivers, it's an experiment to try against a weaker team like Oldham, again no respect to them.As for Beswick?I keep hearing whispers about him going to Wigan, I don't know how true they are.

A Cas' fan on here was saying they had used Rangi as a substitute dummy half, which would put him in the middle of the field. (unless the PTB was on a touchline, I suppose! ) Like you say, we are all wanabee coaches, and we all know the best team to select. Beats me why they ever appointed PR or NJ, when there are obviously so many cheaper (and obviously better) options around. I would concede that someone (e.g. a clown) would hold an advantage, in that he/she could keep the squad entertained on long coach journeys to the likes of Whitehaven.

I would definitely like to see Bob back though - spelling him and Micky would be highly effective, in my opinion. (as wanabee coach! )

I would play either Rangi or Ryan at centre on Sunday.

BTW this is Salfordlad. I have had to change my username for reasons I won't bore you with.

Ow do Alan, taw reet? Charlie wud av ter call impel Mr Know It All,as ee keeps on telling us Charlie knows.

About the coach - He'll remain coach, but I wonder whether we'll end up with a new Director of Rugby. DB said original plan was for Rowley to step up to that role, so wonder if there's plans to get someone that's played / coached the game before into that role now? Would leave DB to get on with running the club.

As for all the suggestions of playing Brierley / Ridyard / Chase in the centres / hooker / full back. No, just no. Need to pick the best team, not the best individuals. Only case you can make for fitting all 3 into the 17 is if both Foster and Beswick are injured.

I agree, Smith to Full Back and Rangi into the halves. I would hate to drop either Riddy or Ryan as I like and rate them both but tough decisions need to be made and to be honest I don't think either of them could complain too much about being dropped based on their performances on Sunday. Neither was anything close to their best.

Chase at 6 / Ryan at 7

or

Riddy at 6 / Chase at 7

Correct and watch this space, it should happen pretty soon, unless DB is doing his damnedest to get PR to consult in some capacity. A #2 stepping up to #1 with such a high-profile squad seems a near impossible task to manage. And I guess the character of a coach is always under question when a defeat happens -- the response will be interesting to watch.

Right i have just watched Neils post match interview and my opinion is that he is as peed off as we are. The way i undersand what he is saying is Batley were able to do almost everything i/we said they would try to do (including peppering Rangi with high bombs), when we played as we talked about we went 10 points clear, To me when he said he wasn't surprised it was because it's how he would of attacked us (So to speak) and he had spoken about it to the team in training, What he could or should have added was "I was however surprised we didn't or wernt able to counter their attacking play after highlighting how they would and did play",but i suppose that could be classed as Blaming the players. I bet the video review was intense.

I think Ste what he meant was,they didn't stick to the game plan.

Personally I would have the same team out again against Oldham. Nevermind swapping and changing,we need them all reading off the same page this season as all will be used.If that means players out of their comfort zones then so be it.

Should have changed line up at half time.

Thats how special coaches make he difference

Ryan to full back and Chase to Half Back.

Said it before and I'll say it again, no no no to Chase at full back.

I would have had Jp at full back but hey Ho.

Beswick in the drinks queue said he'd tweaked something and had to pull out.

Good to Barlow at the bottom of the terraces chatting

I'd stick with Neil for at least 10 games and re-assess

What a load of OWD Pony thi yaps , av a word wi thisen,it's a gud job tha not Coach wi rubbish tha spouts.

There's another 12 without you last posting your incredible wit on here.

Sorry thats 11 now.

What's up with you.

I think a few people have mis-interpreted the title of this and jumped on it thinking its a Witch Hunt or something !! It was reason to cause a debate, not to think that after 80 minutes, good old Snowy think he is already inept and we need a change !!

Jukes will be under severe pressure no doubt and someone made a valid point stating that he too would need a decent number 2 to assist and ease the pressure. Perfectly valid but it is some step up for him.

I personally think we will be okay. In my opinion a Monkey from Chester Zoo should be able to coach us to a top 4 finish, especially with the clientèle we have on the pitch.

In regards to creativity, I see it a few ways. Ridyard to Centre is a No No as he hasn't the pace, nor defence to be a usefull asset.

Ridyard - Possible LF or Hooker if not playing 6 ?

Brierley - In an attacking sense, he would be my full back all day of the week. Defensively / all round, I would put Liam Kay there

Chase - Wasted at FB and either a 6 or possibly a 9, for whom he would be devastating at the PTB.

My team would be :

1 - Kay
2 - Brierley (with the freedom to do what he wants when on attack)
3 - Worthington
4 - Tonga
5 - Armstrong
6 - Ridyard
7- Chase
8 - MoiMoi
9 - Higham
10 - Weston
11- Hansen
12 - Matua
13 - Paterson

14 - Higson (Utility Sub)
15 - Hopkins
16 - Beswick
17 - Spencer

Time for more Debate !!! LOL