Quote: Cruncher "It must be obvious to all of us by now that a major overhaul of the club's playing and coaching personnel is underway.
I can only assume that SW got a sniff of this, realised his days were numbered and so went early - which will almost certainly cause us problems (though not in the long-term, if we can get someone in who is better, despite what may be a difficult interim period).
It's clear that we've stagnated badly on the playing and coaching front. We have an expensively assembled squad which for at least a season and a half has been badly underperforming. I know we're second at present, but let's not pretend that this is our rightful place; much higher standards are required from lots of our players, while others just seem to be trundling along in their comfort zone, doing nothing and yet getting selected each week. The coach needs to take responsbility for this, as do a number of key players.
The problem is that, in the age of contracts, bringing in a new broom is never easy. I think we are genuinely entering one of those much mythologised 'periods of transition'. But I'm glad the club's management appeared to have recognised that it was needed and look like they're grasping the nettle.'"
Saying we have underperformed for a season and a half is simply unfair.
At the beginning of last season we looked pretty good until the injuries kicked in, the sheer quantity of injuries disrupted last season beyond repair. This season we were looking good until Wanes announcement since we have dipped for 3 or 4 games.
I’m aware a lot of fans don’t like Wanes style of rugby and want him out, that’s fine but why post rubbish as fact to suit your agenda.