You've written that in a way it points to Ward, very selective text

How did Bradford get Toovey a proven NRL coach ( I accept there were visa issues but thats administrative) or HKR Sheens or Toronto the gang they have (lets see what NY end up with)

Its how you sell it. If Hughes was committed to SL and said we will spend to SC max and we have a 10 year vision for a London SL club playing in a nice stadium I suspect the applicants would have been classy and global.

We have appointed a club man without the necessary skills, who hasn't played or coached under a top rated current thinking coach, who will do what Hughes says even to the point of playing players he likes (anyone who knows DH will testify he is very vocal (knowledgeable) on his preferred players/teams/approach). Its a lazy & easy appointment that sets the tone for a second tier village/town social drinking club team which we have become.

Until we get investment, thats where we are. Lets accept it, we are 300 drinking fans happy with second tier rugby league who can dwell on our past achievements in SL.

I will also add, and I may be wrong with this but Wardy is or could be viewed as a bit of a clown/fun like character. Maybe a modern characteristic of future successful coaches who knows. It will be interesting to see if he attends games in a vest and shorts or will change his attire in his newly found lofty position.

Interesting times. A gamble for sure lets hope it pays off.

Out of curiosity Plummy what constitutes your backing?

My backing for what its worth, giving him a chance to prove himself (or otherwise), without getting on his case before a ball is kicked in earnest.

Agree give Ward and Langley a chance. I am certainly not a fan of DH but he puts a vast amount of money into the club and people say he should put more in to get better quality while they moan about £99 for a season ticket or wont buy a programme and some even bring their own beer in a backpack cos its cheaper. Bit of double standards going on here

No he isn't and the main candidate for the Academy Job will shock a lot of people if he is put in place.

Why is it the cleaner?

I doubt people are stalking him.

Is offering an opinion now suspended until the ball is in the air from our first KO?

I think you are being pedantic and know what I mean

Not sure how you can judge a blokes ability until the season has kicked off, seems a few folk here are assuming he is going to fall flat on his face. Hope he proves you all wrong.
For me yep he has my backing as well, what does that mean? Basically am not going to slag the bloke off until he has had the chance to prove himself, and I will continue to support the club come what may.

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... tment.html Divided opinion not exclusive to the Broncos

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... tment.html Divided opinion not exclusive to the Broncos

I don't believe anyone was getting on his (Ward) back.......I think it's more about the employers record at employing people such as Blanchard, Hogg, MacKay, Powell, Grima......it's a depressing list that dates back a decade and not one that instills confidence.

Quote: wire-quin "www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5057851/West-Ham-fans-react-fury-David-Moyes-appointment.html Divided opinion not exclusive to the Broncos'" Hardly divided, if you look at the poll at the end of the link Moyes' appointment seems to have united the fans - against him! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41889848 Fortunes always hiding, never was there a more appropriate song!

Quote: wire-quin "www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5057851/West-Ham-fans-react-fury-David-Moyes-appointment.html Divided opinion not exclusive to the Broncos'" Hardly divided, if you look at the poll at the end of the link Moyes' appointment seems to have united the fans - against him! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41889848 Fortunes always hiding, never was there a more appropriate song!

But still divided all the same

.....or taking a more positive stance, 45% who don't think outright its the wrong decision, so again 45/55 divided which is a fair split

Who cares about Wendy ball appointments?