I've said it a few times but would suggest that even if SM does come back after his 'illness' we will be looking for a big name coach come the end of the season.

Judging what I've seen so far this season in the NRL and from what you read John Cartwright is on borrowed time at the Titans would he be everyones choice?

For me that would be a definate YES as I think he would bring the type of rugby we all want to watch (IE what we saw Friday) when we start next season in Barton.

If he is on borrowed time in the N,R,L,we don't want him.
do you want another failure,from Australia.

No I want a good coach who I have no doubt will become a world class coach. All always loved Salford when he played here and I doubt there would be many better mentors for our set of brilliant young forwards than someone who had the ability with the ball that Cartwright did.

By the by when does SM need to go back to the Docs for another sick note? wouldn't want him not getting paid because he forgot he needed to get a new one.

when is s.m sick note actualy up??

he will require a fit to work note, no problem there, he will use the club fitness test

Quote Michigan red="Michigan red"I've said it a few times but would suggest that even if SM does come back after his 'illness' we will be looking for a big name coach come the end of the season. Judging what I've seen so far this season in the NRL and from what you read John Cartwright is on borrowed time at the Titans would he be everyones choice? For me that would be a definate YES as I think he would bring the type of rugby we all want to watch (IE what we saw Friday) when we start next season in Barton.'" www.anhourago.co.uk/show.aspx?l=8001504 If Cartwright is on borrowed time how do you explain the above article?

Quote Michigan red="Michigan red"I've said it a few times but would suggest that even if SM does come back after his 'illness' we will be looking for a big name coach come the end of the season. Judging what I've seen so far this season in the NRL and from what you read John Cartwright is on borrowed time at the Titans would he be everyones choice? For me that would be a definate YES as I think he would bring the type of rugby we all want to watch (IE what we saw Friday) when we start next season in Barton.'" www.anhourago.co.uk/show.aspx?l=8001504 If Cartwright is on borrowed time how do you explain the above article?

Why is the assumed we need a big name coach.

How many on here had heard of Michael Macguire before he went to Wigan.

We need John Wilkinson to do what Ian Leneghan did and research the market properly and speak to a number of people to draw up a shortlist of hungry up and coming talented assistants such as Macguire.

spot on - but although I have the greatest respect for Mr Wilkinson and all that he has done for Salford (let's face it without his cash we wouldn't be on this forum!!), I do just wonder a bit about his selection criteria for coaches - a rather dismal list so far, with pretty dismal results.

Let's hope he's recognised this himself and is giving full consideration as to how to turn it around - if not we just might end up with another John Harvey

few suggestions:

Milward
Purtil
Noble
Schofiled? (joke)
Hunte?

i wish people would knock the milward/noble idea on the head, we need a younger coach with fresh ideas who would bring a new lease of life to the club. Hunte wont do it because he's got a good little number going with the academy. Purtil is a good shout! Learnt his trade under some great coaches

Shaun Edwards?
on suspension from the WRU following some aftermatch incident
Contract expires Oct

Doubt we could afford the contract, bet he will be on close to £1,000,000 a year with his WRU and Wasps contracts. Would be brilliant though. All I hope for is a coach who allows our talented younger players to express themsleves on the pitch as we did on Friday.

I do however think that the main priority for the club should be signing up Ratchford on a new long term deal, the more you see the more you see that this lad will be the focal point of a Salford team for the next decade and someone who can be a big game winner all on his own.