Salford took a massive gamble with Watson in my humble opinion. Then got him the right man to lead him in Sheens. Now Watson is proving to be a successful coach with not much funding. So Aussies aren't always the answer but as in when Basil came across. A virtual unknown then that appointment couldn't have been faulted. Out of interest Peter. How long are you willing to wait for this to be turned around before things have got to change ? No malice intended but a genuine question

Spot on Charlie. Iv'e seen more Rowley interviews on youtube than Jukes on Lctv. Very secretive. Lack of interviews on LCTV since Dave Parkys days

The problem is if we do happen to win our next 2 games NJ will be kept on but he isn't good enough and wasn't good enough to keep us in SL. It is boring 1 man rugby which is so easy for opposing teams to play against. DB should have got rid. It is becoming like a messy divorce.
NJ will not take us into SL and this season could see DB walking if we don't get promoted because there won't be another chance with more American teams coming on board.

INOUT
Graham, this is what worries me,there's already another thread on here saying it has to promotion or bust, and I agree,to stand a chance of doing this we must be in the top 2, but how much of a start can we give our rivals?It's no use keep saying things will come right, when we click, or the grounds get better,that's the Nero attitude.
In the next 3 games we need to win and put a marker down to our rivals,Derek has said he has no appetite for championship rugby and that will be our future if we don't get there this season, so it's make or break,are Jukesy and KC the men to take us into SL?

No not a cat in hells chance. If Derek decides to let ONE of them stay. Which one if any would be the preference.? Purely a hypothetical question

There has been talk about a 10 team SL-1 and 10 team SL-2 for 2019. If this transpires, Then the big question is, Will Leigh be in SL next season? Yes, SL-2.

IF Derek decided to let one stay, who would I prefer?That's like saying would you prefer,the Firing Squad, or Electric Chair?I'm not sure.

NO.

Coincidentally Steve, there was an interview with our coach on LCTV, after the Batley game (Won), but not after the Toronto and Barrow games! (both Lost)

Cheers Alan. If thats the case. Shouldn't hear much off him over the next few weeks then

If that's the case Steve, I fear we may only not be hearing from him for a couple of weeks!

Ok, it's very late/early morning & I confess I have just done a bottle of red *over several hours* but ....

John Kear & Ian Watson are my immediate choices.

Given that Kear has only recently signed for Bradford, I will almost discount him as an option, Watson on the other hand is in charge of a club with 2,000 fans in SL, has asked for but knows he won't get any money for new players & Salford are on very shakey ground financially.
Ian has also played for Leigh & I reckon if DB offered the right deal & £££ for signings he might go for it.
Good young coach who will allow this squad to express themselves in a sporting sense.

Hear hear Ste. Pass us a glass o the red pal. I'll join yer on that one. With Shaun Edwards in someway added to coaching team? Maybe

Owd number 10, this is the reason I don't post anymore
You just get ridiculed and slagged off by the Leigh forum mafia