Agree with that the decision has been made too early especially in light of the inconsistencies of performance in recent times.

I actually don't have a problem with the way he comes over in the media. That doesn't necessarily have anything to do with how he is at training sessions or team talks - some people just don't shine in the media spotlight.

I'm sure I could find the money somewhere if it meant watching a team coached by Des Hasler

Looking at the award of a 2yr deal for Agar I really cant see what the board have seen in him or what he has done to actually EARN another 2 years.
We are a club with everything else on the up except on the pitch and yet the board just seem happy to settle for mediocrity AGAIN!!
After looking forward to a new start this season after the clear out and the arrival of Long, Fitz, O'Meley and Moore I am now thinking and feeling that this season is going to be another we will want to forget.

And yet, as pointed out elsewhere, we have record season pass sales, fantastic crowd numbers, and merchandising flying out of the door - all with RA in charge. In some ways you can't blame the BOD for not seeing a pressing urgency for change or assuming that the [imajority[/i of fans are happy with the status quo.

Gutted , I was hoping things were starting to change at this club !!. A poor decision by Rule and co .

That's kind of what I'm getting at though. Season pass sales went up on the basis of a sustained media spin campaign to absolve Agar of any blame for the decline during his reign up to that point, alongside the announcement of some admittedly top class signings for the season ahead.

The problem is though that with the club doing well financially not being seen to spend the full salary cap wouldn't be tolerated by fans, yet the club can spend what they like on a coach and are doing all they can to keep the cheap option in place. That's the cynical part of it.

Yes but you know as well as i do that those season passes were bought on the back of a good recruitment drive and the release of a lot of deadwood. If we have another poor season those record pass sales will drop dramatically.

I think dramatically is a tad OTT, but i get your point. Next years recruitment was going to be tough regardless of who was in charge, when you take into account quota rules and top English talent already signed up.

Wokun up to find that, after all, this is true and not someone playing silly beggers.

Let's just get behind the team, yeh? Derby is tomorrow, they need our support.

I expect us to be in the market for a number of changes at the end of this season as well, this time among the backs. Another couple of good signings would probably see the pass sales hold up.

Cynical, or putting the financial well being of the club first? Even when you consider we have made profit for a few years we are still in debt, so you can't blame the board for wanting to take the cheap option.

As for the actual appointment I posted my views last night and I still feel the same. He is young and inexperienced and is learning all the time. He's a good guy and the players are on his side. I will wait until the end of the season before passing a proper judgement. If we have another poor season then I agree it have been a bad decision. But if we come top 6, win a playoff or 2 and do okay in the cup then you can't really argue with the decision to keep him again.

I think this shows that he was England's first choice too. I can't see why else the club would have moved so early. Also, now the coach is in place I imagine we will start to see some recruitment for next year in the next couple of months.

I think we need to put this to bed until after the weekend and support out team in the next 2 games and see what happens.

They arent going to change their minds now.

Like the players we need to focus on tomorrows game.

Should have been a 1 year contract at most though.

Good summing up. As I've said I think the decision was a month too early but maybe for the reason you suggest.