The team did well last year with Jukes & Cooke. I think it was a poor move to add Purtill into the mix and this season has done nothing to change my view.

I can say with certainty that no-one saw that coming.

No reason to dis-believe you, but really not convinced he would be the answer - his style of rugby seemed no better than what we have now

We couldn't half do with someone who is 'worldly-wise' in that job. A number of times our opponents have exposed our naivety this season - including Mr Sheens and his Hull KR side, twice!

I agree.

Cunningham's style may not have suited the Saint's brand of rugby. Doesn't mean it won't work at Leigh.

A little of both old and new may just be that spark we are missing.

So we employ another coach from the cautious rugby academy, there is a good reason Saints showed him the door he is no bloody good at it, talk about grouping birds of a feather.

And just how many tutors does a club need for one team, we have Jukes, Purtill, Anderson, Cooke and now Cunningham, I don't care how is title is wrapped up he will still be employed in that group, surely money spent on personnel who can actually do something on the pitch would be better spent.

Mr Beaumont should have a rendition from the North Stand of the ditty they usually reserve for the referees "You don't know what your doing, you don't know what your doing"

I'd be very careful what you wish for if I was you

Maybe you need to get some of your coaching staff on the pitch, they can probably do a better job out there.

We may need them yet - if we get just a couple of injuries or suspensions in the forwards!

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We must have the biggest Coaching Staff in Rugby,now obviously we don't know what Cunningham will be being paid, but he won't come cheap,then add all the other Coaching Staffs wages , and the Club keep telling us to support Fundraising,why when money is spent on something we don't really need?
I know Cunningham is taking Derek's place, does this mean Derek to a Salary from the Club?

Unfortunately, his appointment has not inspired me There's no way i'm going to criticise DB though after all he has done for this Club! Probably more than any other individual in my lifetime?

None of this really adds up. What exactly is the role of Head of Rugby meant to do? If it's "helping out" the coach, isn't that what the trio of assistants already there are meant to do? If it's to do contract negotiations, he's not going to trust a 4 week temp to do it for a while.

Feels to me like a role that properly needs defining, if this means that DB will take a step back from playing matters, then I'd be in favour as he'll get far more value for his money if he steers clear of the training pitch!

Hopefully we'll have a reserves side without employing any more coaches next year.

I feel KC's appointment is one of an assessment role. The DOR bit making him only answerable to DB. Whilst everyone else answers to him.

An independent enquiry if you like,which will involve everything from coaches,players,training,structures and game plans.

He's there to assist, that doesn't mean everyone is on trial but it does mean they will be judged and hopefully assisted.

Just not sure this was the right time to do it.