Same here. Totally understandable.

But there were others for whom he could do no right.

If McNamara goes which hopefully he will then the England coaching job may well go part time. If so then Wane, McDermott and Anderson will probably be considered.
If it remains full time Shaun Wane will not leave Wigan for that job, no chance.

Would Shaun Edwards not be a great choice?
He ticks all the boxes for me, especially as he has no club connections, for now

Shaun Edwards would be a superb choice.

Re Sean Wane for the job, one word from me - NO

Not that I don't think he is capable but it's a poisoned chalice for one thing and without being rude what does the England coach do all year? Even if it were part time our regular season lasts so long I don't think it would be fair to expect any super league coach to take that job on as well. For one thing mid October to maybe mid November is the only time they get off all year so like all the rest of us they need a break every so often.

Edwards for coasch and a backroom staff of Martin Offia, Kevin Iro, Ellery Hanley, Kelvin Skerrit and Steve Hampson

Surely a winning combo if i ever saw one

Edwards ticks all the boxes? How about the "has actually been involved in RL at some point in the last 13 years" box?

that isnt on the application form

Lest we forget the 'Has ever coached a rugby league team' box

The answer to that would be yes, unofficially of course He could use John Dorahy as a reference.

Thought Edwards was asked about the job last time around? He told them his terms and that was the end of that. They then appointed McNamara.
That was a rumour around at the time.

Like a soccer club talking to Pep Guardiola and then appointing Ian Holloway!

Why? He'd just interfere IMO.

In fact interference is why I can never see Wane in the job. If he didn't pick Sir Kev the RFL would want to know why. Once Sinfield retires there will surely be another golden boy from Leeds who has to be picked!

I doubt Wane would stand for it.

Think SE has spent quite a bit of time in OZ with Wayne Bennett. Also still has brilliant natural understanding of the game. Couldn't see anyone dare sneaking out for a crafty pint if SE was in charge.

I think any player who didn't go along with Gizmo's rules would be out of the Intl squad immediately with no possibility of a return, ever!
All this lot who've been ill disciplined may well think there's a way back with a new coach and they could be right.

You mean like Hardaker, Briscoe, Watkins and Hall? Or maybe another JP?