Quote: PopTart "My arguement for him staying uis based on the fact that over the period of time he has been here, he has improved players, taken us further in super league than anyone else, and his win/lose ratio is excellent considering the player list we can afford.
The team has had a big dip in form since we lost players this season. I think he is doing his best with what he has and will take us forward again when we can acquire the right players.
At this time patience is important for the fans, and unfortunately that is not normal. Everybody wants success right now.
It was a bad day at the office v Wigan. Let it go. It doesn't mean we all have to cry about getting rid of players and managers.
If we get rid I think we will be a lesser club because of it but we might have a flash win or two but we still don't have half backs to take us through the season. If we keep him it might be slower but it will get better again over time.
It might seem brave to say but I don't think Wayne Bennett would do better with the team we have right now.'"
Pretty much agree with that. My argument for him staying is, as you say, his practically year on year improvement he has brought to the club since his arrival. Not once have I said keep him because he saved the club from relegation in 2006. To keep a coach on sentiments based on achievement for years ago is daft.
Things have taken a turn for the worse since the departure of Brough and Tronc and we never really saw what Newton would’ve brought (other than HGH). I imagine most of the preparation in the off season would’ve heavily involved those three potentially key players and to lose them is a blow which the club are still recovering from and perhaps will not do for the rest of the season.
