It’s hard to argue with what he’s said
But do you really think replacing him at this moment in time would be beneficial?
What if the takeover goes ahead and the new owner doesn’t want our newly appointed coach?

I'm the same. The facts are indisputable.
The solution is not so easy.

If Applegarth was going to be replaced then I think he would of been already. I genuinely think the club will sort out the takeover etc first before doing anything with the coaching staff.

Ah those players who have now won 0 from 13!

Could it be that Poching actually pushed them and demanded professionalism from them and they didn't like it. Cos let's be honest whatever training they are getting this year must be atrocious!

All those players
Probably the two most influential players from our pack retired in Fifita and Arona
We lost our captain and half back in Miller. These players had all been with us a good few years..
Add to that our best strike player was injured and didn’t play after the Salford game..
James Batchalor decided he wanted a new challenge.
We lost Murphy in game two of this season…
All the above were a big influence at the back end of the season and helped get us over the line..
Now …. I’m not disputing that our recruitment has been poor, the board took a chance on MA being head coach… it hasn’t worked out…
But there are posters on here calling for him to be sacked when given there’s a good chance that we’re going to be bought out, I see little point in getting rid while negotiations continue! (The sooner they are resolved the better)
Wether the new bloke wants to keep MA on the pay role in whatever job title is up to him…
My point was that he did an excellent job in bringing the young lads on and was instrumental in getting us an elite academy licence ( no mean feat considering our lack of funds)
The new man might want to consider this …
It’s up to him..

I feel the new regime will see the coaching set up as an initial priority. Normally if a coach is changed the assistant stands in for the interim period whilst a new coach is found. However we got rid of our assistant and competent new coach's are not readily available, the recruitment process takes time. So if we sacked Applegarth this week who would do the job ?

I thought James Ford left of his own accord?
With the new regime (sounds a bit ominous)wanting full control, he’s hopefully getting some help in the areas of recruitment, playing roster etc.. and hopefully will have set the ball rolling behind the scenes..

At this point, a tesco carrier bag fluttering on the wind acting as coach would achieve a similar, if not better, win rate to Applegarth.

That's not I understood it. The club came aware he had agreed a new contract at Fev next season and decided it was in our best interest that he should leave immediately. If Fordy had wanted to see the season out with us ,I am sure we would have not allowed it. Anyhow he's gone and I am hoping our present board are also going very very soon so the new 'Owner' can repair the whole rugby side of the the club.

Isn't MC looking for a new job shortly ???

Luke gale, surely that’s why you’d sign someone and still not play him a month later

ok so senior players did for poching,all i can say is good on ya willy there a disgrace if so. Next season we have MA as coach got told recently by someone inside that they tell conditioner to jog on now.At first i thought no, then 13 games in proctor on his knees after 15mins atoni worse.Injuries when not even in games,then i remember didn't players go crying to mc about brian smith,who goes to work to tell their bosses what to do? explains walking round puggys now. Lost players,lost respect,lost fans

Worst coach in Super League history.

He is just so lethargic in his ways … he puts me to sleep just listening to him ! No umph ! no passion ….