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Re: First Coaching Casualty.

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:41 am
by Dan2266
fozzieskem wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:39 am
Dan2266 wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:27 am Its John Duffy, slightly Harsh imo.
No surprise let’s be fair Leigh haven’t put together a 20 minute performance this season let alone a full game
Ran us close twice, I don't know what they expect a coach to do with their squad, it wouldn't shock me if they didn't win a game all season to be honest.

Re: First Coaching Casualty.

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:00 am
by fozzieskem
Dan2266 wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:41 am
fozzieskem wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:39 am
Dan2266 wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:27 am Its John Duffy, slightly Harsh imo.
No surprise let’s be fair Leigh haven’t put together a 20 minute performance this season let alone a full game
Ran us close twice, I don't know what they expect a coach to do with their squad, it wouldn't shock me if they didn't win a game all season to be honest.
Ok 2 games that they where ok till half time then lost easily.

Now I don’t know Duffy nor his exploits but to me he’s a good solid championship coach the step up was always going to be a big one,as for the squad well again it’s a championship squad isn’t it and the results are showing that.

It’s a shame but they knew that when the (foolishly in my opinion)went after the vacant place it was a huge poison chalice and one that will bite them with relegation,as for Duffy I think he will bounce back not to damaged from this I hope

Re: First Coaching Casualty.

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:03 am
by josie andrews
They were in a losing position from the off! It’s crazy they don’t get as much funding as the rest of the league & only introduced to SL late.

I feel sorry for any championship club that comes up as the step up in the intensity of games can be too much in one season.

That’s why I was always in favour of the 3 year licensing agreement.

And if they, the RFL, had maintained this & the rules regarding the grounds/stadiums, Castleford & Wakefield would been long gone! Pity that 😉

Re: First Coaching Casualty.

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:08 am
by fozzieskem
josie andrews wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:03 am They were in a losing position from the off! It’s crazy they don’t get as much funding as the rest of the league & only introduced to SL late.

I feel sorry for any championship club that comes up as the step up in the intensity of games can be too much in one season.

That’s why I was always in favour of the 3 year licensing agreement.

And if they, the RFL, had maintained this & the rules regarding the grounds/stadiums, Castleford & Wakefield would been long gone! Pity that 😉
I think you’re right Josie a 3 year licensing arrangement needs to happen quickly,I’ve always defended promotion/relegation in RL but to me it’s clear and the pandemic has hastened it I feel,clubs need that time to sort themselves out rather than the usual rush to sign the dog botherer’s,has been and never will be from down under

Re: First Coaching Casualty.

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:08 am
by josie andrews
Leigh Centurions part ways with head coach John Duffy


Exclusive: John Duffy has left Leigh Centurions with immediate effect

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... dium=email

Re: First Coaching Casualty.

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:11 am
by josie andrews
Is Micky Higham still involved with Leigh?

Re: First Coaching Casualty.

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:28 am
by Dan2266
josie andrews wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:11 am Is Micky Higham still involved with Leigh?
Don't Know Josie, Warrington's assistant is supposedly already lined up for the job

Re: First Coaching Casualty.

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:54 am
by fozzieskem
Dan2266 wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:28 am
josie andrews wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:11 am Is Micky Higham still involved with Leigh?
Don't Know Josie, Warrington's assistant is supposedly already lined up for the job
Briers?

Could be a good appointment to be honest

Re: First Coaching Casualty.

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:08 am
by Dan2266
Not Briers, Pretty sure he already left Warrington, Andrew Henderson is the name being thrown around

Re: First Coaching Casualty.

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 1:42 pm
by fozzieskem
Dan2266 wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:08 am Not Briers, Pretty sure he already left Warrington, Andrew Henderson is the name being thrown around
Henderson is like Marshall well thought of but untested at this level it’s not a job I’d go looking for that’s for sure