At this moment, it seems Lammy is fourth choice, as three others don’t want the job. So if I was him, I wouldn’t go anywhere near it.

There needs to be a decision made sharpish on Lam's future, one way or another. This, on top of the fact that about 20 players are out of contract is making the whole thing into a bit of a circus, and must be a distraction.

Absolutely, we need some positive announcements ASAP.

seems possible charnley o'brien retained martin from cas

In his press conference, Lam has pretty much said nothing will be done possibly for months. I'm not convinced that he's interested in renewing to be honest.

All seems really strange from Lam. Surprised how non committal he seems towards you.

He's obviously trying to get the best deal for himself. I think he'll use the links with us and Souths to get a good deal at Leigh.

Just can't see him leaving when he's half way through a 5 year plan.

How patient is Derek with coaches?

I get that he wants to get the best deal possible, but the longer it takes, the longer the circus continues and it is all he is asked about.

Just like they did with Asiata, the club need to make their best and final offer and if he accepts, great, if he doesn't, we move on.

Nature of the beast I’m afraid with players , managers and club owners.

You will never get a lifetime commital, and we shouldn’t expect one. Give them a contract and honour it. Once talks start , if they show no signs of signing then move on.

Don’t want Lam to leave but he can’t on one hand say 5 year project and on the other , stall on signing an extension.

If Lam doesn’t sign, and if I was Derek I’d ask Dawsons to make the biggest humble pie and ship it off to Worsley , to Rowley, and ask him come home.

I don't know what all the fuss is about now. DB said at the Cas match that we will have a top class coach and 3 marquee players and spend our full salary cap. Of the 20 off contract there are only a few I hope we keep and we will have more quota spots to fill. So we're going to have a very good squad. Plus, we'll still be in SL as all they will do is swap London for Wakey.That sounds bl00dy good to me. Let's get on with improving and hopefully beating Salford on Friday.

It's not so much a fuss, but if we're going to have a top level coach as Beaumont says, and it isn't going to be Adrian Lam, the sooner the club can start to identify that person the better.

Lam says that the uncertainty won't affect the players, or negotiations with players, but I struggle to think that could be true to be honest.

Most importantly I hope ALam stays for another 2-3 seasons after this. Longer even better but I think Aus beckons in his future.
As difficult as the current situation of uncertainty with him and players is, I see it as a part of our evolution I’m afraid. We will retain some, say thanks to others, and lose some we wanted to keep but on our terms. As we continue to build the club and playing staff level, we will move away from the numerous ins and outs each season to a few key moves here and there.
I will keep the faith as always and be happy in the news that we will fill our marquee spots.
I believe Derek values Lammy highly and that he will sign.

I would think when we are trying to extend players contracts, one question would be who will the coach be. I think privately Lammy has told them we’re he is most likely to be and sell the five year plan we are half way through.