That's a very thought provoking thread Slaphead. McDermott in retrospect was battling years of a losing culture and it takes a long time to turn around (think Salford). I believe Grima to be potentially superior, certainly way more approachable, collaborative and fan friendly than McDermott. He is the best thing to happen to London in a very long time.

I've always thought that Mac's contribution to the London Cause both at SL & Community level was something that would be appreciated more as season's pass by fans and critics alike.

I hope time proves that his contribution was worthwhile.

I am happy to concede that I got it wrong with regards to Mac. He's done well at Leeds off his own bat......initially you got the impression that they only won when they ignored his instructions, but now they play his style of the game and they win and that, in professional sport, is all that can be expected of him.
His passion and belief in the game down south was never in question.......his leaving was one of the things that has us where we are now.

Me too. I reluctantly and belatedly joined the Sack Mac campaign, must have been after a sequence of poor results - might have been a shambolic home defeat by HKR that convinced me.

But I can't really argue with his achievements at Leeds.

British coach...not easy. Guess Big Mac...I like him, always talks sense, never arrogant or gets carried away.