Re: Taxi for Mr Applegarth... Please! : Mon Jun 05, 2023 11:11 am  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

I note a subtle change in his recent statement which is that he is the right coach be it in the first or second tier. He is the one to rebuild the team, unfortunately his current record and team performances are clear for all to see, he isn’t. We have now played 14 league games and are still to get to treble figures for points scored.
The question is why don’t the current incumbents take the action we all can see is needed, could it be loyalty or financial either way the supporters are the ones who live with the ridicule and embarrassment that comes with Trinity currently.
The incumbents don’t even deem it necessary to confront the issues, I guess they consider us to be simple soles who are unable to grasp the issues, we are to be seen (but in shrinking numbers) and pay up when money is needed. This would be an ideal time to at least have a meeting with those who have donated their £500 to explain why they believe we are going in the correct direction. This would also guarantee a less turbulent audience because these are the ones who provided funds and at least deserve to know just what’s going on.

Yeah, the stat about Tom Johnstone having scored more tries this season for Catalan, than Trinity have scored all season, really hurt.

[PopTart]

Re: Taxi for Mr Applegarth... Please! : Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:11 pm  

wrencat1873 wrote:

Yeah, the stat about Tom Johnstone having scored more tries this season for Catalan, than Trinity have scored all season, really hurt.

But doesn't that show why this team is struggling so much compared to previous seasons.
He got us out of a hole plenty of times single handedly and when he didn't, Fifita did.
The problems have been here a while. Its just Tom's replacement then got injured and signed elsewhere and Fifita's replacement turned out to be a dud.

Poor cover at 6 then made it even worse.

Of course its a factor but coaching isn't the only thing.
Tom/Murphy was no one's fault.
Fifita leaving was no one's fault
Atoni was a big mistake but he looked the part so understandable.
Letting Miller go and then not replacing was just a really bad decision.....and we continue to pay for it.

Re: Taxi for Mr Applegarth... Please! : Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:12 pm  

needs to go asap

a least then we might be able to win one game this year

Re: Taxi for Mr Applegarth... Please! : Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:41 pm  

Needs a mini bus rather than a taxi.

Re: Taxi for Mr Applegarth... Please! : Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:01 pm  

There is only one thing more certain in life than death and taxes that is our coach will be unchanged regardless of today’s game.

Re: Taxi for Mr Applegarth... Please! : Sun Jun 11, 2023 6:36 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

There is only one thing more certain in life than death and taxes that is our coach will be unchanged regardless of today’s game.

By Eck lad you must be suffering tonight.

Re: Taxi for Mr Applegarth... Please! : Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:01 pm  

One swallow does not make a summer, he still needs to eradicate the previous performances. I suppose you are just grateful for a win but sadly this alone will not stop us from relegation but it does stop us from being the worst team in SL history which is something.

[Wildthing]

Re: Taxi for Mr Applegarth... Please! : Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:04 pm  

We can't rewrite this season, and I still don't think he's the man for the job.
BUT ... for tonight at least I am happy to let the man relax and enjoy a good win.
Let's see if he (and the players) can back this win up?

Re: Taxi for Mr Applegarth... Please! : Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:09 pm  

For me, if they can back it up against, what are, a stuttering Hull KR side, with a mounting injury list, the season is very much back on.

The same round Cas face Warrington.

Re: Taxi for Mr Applegarth... Please! : Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:18 pm  

I’m pleased this day for Mark Applegarth he is clearly a decent guy, doing a tough job in difficult circumstances… with some luck he could have had one or two more wins… and the table would look more interesting…

Does that mean he is a first grade Rugby league coach??

Not on the evidence I have seen so far, but training should be a happier place this week.