Re: Anyone want stone back now? : Fri Mar 30, 2018 9:31 pm  

Didn't get to the match today, best i managed was some of it on the Radio but it sounded like a great match with the Giants playing some decent football which just shows it can be done whoever the 17 are.

Don't think this will have clinched the job for Thorman but it certainly won't have done him any harm and if they have asked for applicants he has the chance to show it's not a flash in the pan before any decisions are made.

Big game on Monday now, classic Giants tactic is to play really well against one of the big teams and then not turn up for one of the strugglers. Hopefully Thorman and the team can pull another out of the hat.

Re: Anyone want stone back now? : Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:46 am  

Now they've put Thorman in charge, I'd like the club to keep him there till the end of the season. That way there'll be no rash choices like the one which brought Rick Stone to our doorstep. This isn't just because of last night's performance but to give a bit of stability to the situation we're in. If we can produce the same performance, as last night, for the next few games then Chris could be considered for the job therefore saving money on bringing in a replacement who may not be able to turn things round anyway. If things don't work out by the end of this season then have someone's name ready to take over before the next preseason and regroup.

Grandad

Re: Anyone want stone back now? : Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:24 am  

Grandad 1 wrote:

Now they've put Thorman in charge, I'd like the club to keep him there till the end of the season. That way there'll be no rash choices like the one which brought Rick Stone to our doorstep. This isn't just because of last night's performance but to give a bit of stability to the situation we're in. If we can produce the same performance, as last night, for the next few games then Chris could be considered for the job therefore saving money on bringing in a replacement who may not be able to turn things round anyway. If things don't work out by the end of this season then have someone's name ready to take over before the next preseason and regroup.

Grandad

hard one because contract and signings will need to be done this season, think transfer deadline day is in may... so if a new coach comes in early he can start to assemble his squad, comes in late and hes handed a team that wasnt his like stone who had a hard job but did well in the circumstances.

the job this season is to get us in the top 8 thats it. club still rebuilding ..again!

[Durham Giant]

Re: Anyone want stone back now? : Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:57 am  

Absolutely not. I mean one draw with a new coach and everything is fine.

There is nothing else wrong at the club. We just needed a cleave to shout at the players and tell Brough to let others play that is all that was needed.

Summer is all about one swallow.

Re: Anyone want stone back now? : Sat Mar 31, 2018 11:47 am  

brearley84 wrote:

hard one because contract and signings will need to be done this season, think transfer deadline day is in may... so if a new coach comes in early he can start to assemble his squad, comes in late and hes handed a team that wasnt his like stone who had a hard job but did well in the circumstances.

the job this season is to get us in the top 8 thats it. club still rebuilding ..again!

Iv'e never understood this business about coaches who haven't got their own team, or they have inherited players they didn't sign.

If a coach takes on a job , he takes it on and if he's done his homework he will have researched the club and know what is what. That said, Having taken the job it's his job to get the best out of the players available until he is able to strengthen somewhat, If he is a good coach the team should progress even if slowly, If he is a very good coach the players will improve hugely, and if he is a great coach the team will be in contention for what's available. and that has been and is being done at other clubs.

Where the Giants have been unlucky is with injuries, if it is all down to bad luck, whatever it's been going on for three years now and that seems to be a long time for a streak of bad luck to last.
The bottom line is that Rick didn't do what he came to do for whatever reason and so he had to go, That's what happens in Rugby league clubs,
He's had less time than many of his predecessors but that has been a costly policy in the past on occasions. I'm hoping that the end of Rick is far from the end of the changes but i feel that is a forlorn hope.

Re: Anyone want stone back now? : Sat Mar 31, 2018 3:16 pm  

Durham Giant wrote:

Absolutely not. I mean one draw with a new coach and everything is fine.

There is nothing else wrong at the club. We just needed a cleave to shout at the players and tell Brough to let others play that is all that was needed.

Summer is all about one swallow.

some certainly getting abit carried away for sure!

[Durham Giant]

Re: Anyone want stone back now? : Sat Mar 31, 2018 4:21 pm  

Next week Darnell drops a couple of kicks and they will be on here wanting him hung drawn ad quartered.

Re: Anyone want stone back now? : Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:43 pm  

Feel we have to give Thorman some credit for that improved performance. Seems he has told players some home truths and had the strength of character to add 4 younger players to the 17 - 2 of which were debuts. Don't buy in to the view that an improved performance was inevitable at all. Chris has stood up to media scrutiny well and seems to have respect from the squad.
Hope he gets a chance - see how he goes for a few games before we rush any decision. If he does well then maybe bring in a Head of Rugby to mentor him.
Great to see the 4 young lads perform so well.

Re: Anyone want stone back now? : Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:51 am  

Durham Giant wrote:

Absolutely not. I mean one draw with a new coach and everything is fine.

There is nothing else wrong at the club. We just needed a cleave to shout at the players and tell Brough to let others play that is all that was needed.

Summer is all about one swallow.

Sorry Durham Giant, you must have read my thread wrongly. I didn't/am not getting carried away by just one result but just think that we need to regroup and create a bit of stability within the playing squad. Whatever happens behind the scenes is up to Ken Davy but swapping and chucking coaches will not help those out on the field. Just saying that giving Chris the reins till end of season will at least give everyone someone to get behind and support.

Grandad

Re: Anyone want stone back now? : Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:25 am  

Durham Giant wrote:

Next week Darnell drops a couple of kicks and they will be on here wanting him hung drawn ad quartered.

he played well but did make one big mistake when he went into touch and leeds scored from the following scrum.