Bit of a strange situation. Rumours have been circulating for some time that Uncle Fester was not that popular behind the scenes. An interesting point is this: Did Cummins, Poaching, Diskin et al leave because of Fester? Or because McDermott was coming?

I prefer McDermott as a person; however he hasn't really done anything with Quins during his tenure and his appointment does not exactly feel me with fear.

As for the the Leeds fans who think that he is a good signing, a question: Who was the last British coach to win SuperLeague (and I mean British by birth - not by citizenship)

rlMcClennan may get NZRL lifelinerl

Perhaps they can appoint him in the following capacity:

"A living lesson in how NOT to play pre-match mind games".

When Jamie Peacock's playing career ends, he can do it for England.

I believe that McLennan fell quite lucky in that he inherited a very good side with players such as McGuire, Burrow, Sinfield, Peacock etc who were at approaching or their peak.

The same thing happened to Millward at Saints and Dorahay and West at Wigan.

Great coaches change things and make things happen, Wayne Bennett being a prime example.

I suppose he got lucky when he won the tri-nations, and nilled Austrailia in the final in the process. Thats pretty great. He's the only coach to coach a team to back to back SL titles. He's also the only coach to coach a side to a WCC and a title win in the same season.

Say what you like about McClennan the person, but his record as a coach is top class wherever he's been.

Not yet. But, Hetherington has flown to Austrailia to look. Although he has said they're also searching the UK aswell.