I swear they just pull names out of a hat. Don't know much about him so googled him. Assistant at the Broncos at the moment and previously been assistant at the Cowboys and Sea Eagles and was head coach at the Titans for seven years. Looks like he's consistently employed and the Manly players were backing him back in 2018 to take over as head coach. Sounds like he's got plenty of experience. Biggest question is probably whether he fancies another crack at a head coach job.

That John Davidson has plucked about 10 names out of thin air, all of which behind a paywall, terrible journalist who'll claim it as an 'exclusive' if/when one of them is eventually right.

Having a dig he was linked with Leeds, Leigh and Saints when they've all had coaching changes.

Looks to be one of those names that crop up

He is waiting for the big job.

He was linked to the NSW job .

Even a broken clock is correct twice a day

I've calmed down a bit since Sunday... I think!

I think I'm still leaning towards us getting a coach in this season rather than next season. We saw on Sunday that nothing has changed really since Grix took interim charge. Not his fault because it's the hand he's been dealt with but they've shown that they are capable of throwing in the towel under anyone once again. As daft is it sounds, that might as well be the new coach because it at least gives him chance to visually assess these players now. A big clear out is obviously needed but realistically that's going to take time. We need the coach to have a say on who he thinks he can work with and who the deadwood is. I'm not saying that the likes of Myler and Grix can't help assess this but I really want the new coach to be part of that clear out process and not him having to wait until pre-season to start his own assessments.

On the other hand, part of me thinks that it might be better for the new coach not to be tainted in any way by this season. Just treat next year as a fresh start. But at least get the coach named soon. I think it's important that they are installed in time to have a say in recruiting. I also think having an announcement will be good for the club in promoting itself to potential signings by letting them know who they will be playing under.

I agree. However it's gone very quiet on the coaching front. I do feel we need someone in now. But who is going to come right now? I'm hearing nothing from anywhere!

I don't mind it being quiet to be honest. A lot of the talk seems to just be random names getting flung about in the media that is just guess work on their part. But I'm convinced that the way the Rowley move played out in the media had some sort of influence on that ultimately falling apart. So I'd much rather Hull kept it under wraps and quietly go about their business. Don't reveal anything until it's all signed and sealed.

As for who could come in now. Well the club was willing to pay a fee for Rowley so I hope that still stands for anyone. Just try and tempt whatever club they are at to part ways with them now rather than next season. Mind you if it's Lam, don't offer Leigh anything as I think there's a good chance that if we announced that he was coming next season, Beaumont could spit his dummy out and relieve him of his duties immediately which in turn frees him up to start with us straight away.

Now they want to ship Pele out on loan to York, this year's recruitment has been absolutely diabolical, Pearson, Clarke and Smith should hang their heads in shame for the damage it's caused the club

Can we chuck in unsold yellow Pele t-shirts as part of the deal?

I see the club have moved all of our remaining reserves and academy games to the grass pitch at Chants Ave.

Maybe concerns about the number of injuries happening at the Uni.

So of the nine players we signed in the off season, three of the players (two of which are quota spots) are out on loan, whilst two of them have left the club completely.

potentially the worst recruitment of any club in the summer era.

Anybody want to own up to buying one??

Taking offers