I’m not completely clear on his role and where it leaves our head coach (either Sheens or a new coach). I’ve seen it suggested that it’ll maybe be more an administrative role, taking on responsibilities from Mike Smith (cap management and contracts), but given McGuire’s area of expertise and his interview on HullKRTV, I think it has to be more about identifying and courting talent.

The Peacock thing came immediately to mind. The ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL thing imo is that McGuire sees this as being about improving Hull KR’s first team in the immediate future, when he assumes his new duties (or at least in the short-term), and not primarily an opportunity to prove a point about untapped young British talent.

Speculating, it suggests to me that Sheens is going at the end of this season or at most staying one more year. If it is to support a transition it makes most sense imo. I’d guess the scale of his input after the arrival of a new coach will depend on that coach.

Your in the running for Alex Mellor, he’s a good lad, with loads of potential.

Two championship coaches sends the message to me that we're preparing for relegation.

What's Tony Smith up to these days?

Darryl Powell came from the championship he’s not doing a bad job saying that it is a risk as neither are proven at the top level

Listened to a RL podcast from last week and about half way through, the presenter made a claim that there would be some big news coming out of Craven park within the next 14 days, he added that the club were really going for it. I thought it might be about McGuire or the reserve team situation but I dont see that as big news or ''going for it'' . I've been away for a few days so I'm not really up to date with the goings on at the club. Perhaps someone else has an idea of what they are referring to. https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0c ... 8460987856

Listened to a RL podcast from last week and about half way through, the presenter made a claim that there would be some big news coming out of Craven park within the next 14 days, he added that the club were really going for it. I thought it might be about McGuire or the reserve team situation but I dont see that as big news or ''going for it'' . I've been away for a few days so I'm not really up to date with the goings on at the club. Perhaps someone else has an idea of what they are referring to. https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0c ... 8460987856

Quote Seventies red="Seventies red"Listened to a RL podcast from last week and about half way through, the presenter made a claim that there would be some big news coming out of Craven park within the next 14 days, he added that the club were really going for it. I thought it might be about McGuire or the reserve team situation but I dont see that as big news or ''going for it'' . I've been away for a few days so I'm not really up to date with the goings on at the club. Perhaps someone else has an idea of what they are referring to. https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0c ... 8460987856'" as i have already said 1 james ford 2 paul cooke

Quote Seventies red="Seventies red"Listened to a RL podcast from last week and about half way through, the presenter made a claim that there would be some big news coming out of Craven park within the next 14 days, he added that the club were really going for it. I thought it might be about McGuire or the reserve team situation but I dont see that as big news or ''going for it'' . I've been away for a few days so I'm not really up to date with the goings on at the club. Perhaps someone else has an idea of what they are referring to. https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0c ... 8460987856'" as i have already said 1 james ford 2 paul cooke

I would hardly say that was Really going for it as he said

just wait and see

Dont get me wrong, I really think we need a new direction, But Impact players are needed too.

Looking like we coming out of the ill fated COHA in better position than the enemy. Couple of class new signings. Just need to avoid 12th.

To be Honest Craig.....I think we need a total shake up and new approach. What have we really done since we first got promoted?

Depends what ‘it’ is. After the last few years many might say that a serious challenge for top 8 in SL would be a big stride forward. I might be one of them, tbf.

To me it feels like when we’ve had a clear idea of what we wanted to achieve we’ve done a pretty good job of reaching our goals. Under Morgan and our first two seasons after Sheens took over. During the Sandercock-Chester-Peacock era we lacked direction or impetus or... something.

Sadly, I think this season has been a bit after the lord mayor’s parade following the (actually pretty tortuous, if successful and cathartic) promotion and survival campaigns. What we’ve lacked more than anything is props, but a couple of bright moments aside it has been flat. That worries me - London have a target they can be excited about trying to hit. For us it feels like another long trudge, and it will be tougher to get and stay motivated for the relegation battle.