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Plenty of coaches would jump at the chance of the English job, but who would actually be a good fit right now?

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Eddie O'Sullivan is knocking around.
They've lost out on MOC though.

We need a proven winner whether English or Foreign. Time to go for the very best.....

I don't want to see him go, but this would be the same kind of job that Mallinder did for Saints when he joined us.

EverReady wrote:

Mr. Very Popular wrote:

EverReady wrote:

Sort out your post, that's very bad foruming.

HA I already had- you look like a right fúcking eejit now

Micheal Bradley's England has a good sound to it.

EverReady wrote:He'd be a daycent coach alright. Had those 12 lads doing headstands for him bar the Judas fella.

Judas = Madigan, just won't do what his told and likes kissing fellas in gardens.

After a root and branch review the RFU have decided that Andy Farrell wil be best to provide continuity during this transition phase...

I hope Lancaster doesn't resign/get sacked, he's done so much good over the past 4 years, its a shame he's made a couple of bad calls in the WC and is going to be judged on that.

de_Selby wrote:I hope Lancaster doesn't resign/get sacked, he's done so much good over the past 4 years, its a shame he's made a couple of bad calls in the WC and is going to be judged on that.

He asked to be judged on it. Should be no surprise to him.

RFU should deservedly find a place for him though as he's a good guy who works well with young players..

de_Selby wrote:I hope Lancaster doesn't resign/get sacked, he's done so much good over the past 4 years, its a shame he's made a couple of bad calls in the WC and is going to be judged on that.

In many ways he has made england worse. sure they are more likeable with a better 'culture' apparently but the fact remains he has just presided over the worst english performance in the world cup and has not won anything in 4 years.

The much derided Martin johnson can point to a far better England coaching CV.

booze wrote:

de_Selby wrote:I hope Lancaster doesn't resign/get sacked, he's done so much good over the past 4 years, its a shame he's made a couple of bad calls in the WC and is going to be judged on that.

In many ways he has made england worse. sure they are more likeable with a better 'culture' apparently but the fact remains he has just presided over the worst english performance in the world cup and has not won anything in 4 years.

The much derided Martin johnson can point to a far better England coaching CV.

He's been bad with the senior squad, but he's done a lot of work throughout the English structures. He's not a head coach, but he clearly has a huge amount to offer.

booze wrote:

de_Selby wrote:I hope Lancaster doesn't resign/get sacked, he's done so much good over the past 4 years, its a shame he's made a couple of bad calls in the WC and is going to be judged on that.

In many ways he has made england worse. sure they are more likeable with a better 'culture' apparently but the fact remains he has just presided over the worst english performance in the world cup and has not won anything in 4 years.

The much derided Martin johnson can point to a far better England coaching CV.

Johnson's 6 Nations win depended a lot on the lack of competitiveness of the other teams as well as the performances of the English side. They didn't have to win it on points difference, like Lancaster has every 6N.

Not that I want to be accused of defending Lancaster especially - I don't think he HAS to go, but something must change, and I want him to be able to demonstrate that he can learn how to operate under pressure. If he's to keep his job he simply has to win the 6 Nations, and do so convincingly. Andy Farrell on the other hand is a non-negotiable. Get him out of there pronto. Rowntree also has to justify his paycheque rapidly

I'd go with Steve Diamond and/or Rob Baxter

Jokes aside, Would Jim Malinder be a good fit?

iarmhiman wrote:Jokes aside, Would Jim Malinder be a good fit?

He'd be decent, but I want more than decent.

iarmhiman wrote:Jokes aside, Would Jim Malinder be a good fit?

Not a bad call actually, but I think they'll go hunting further afield, they need someone who is just going to tear it all apart, see what works and start again.

If it wasn't for that blood capsule business...

Rob Baxter please. Although I'd be excited to see what Wayne Smith could do with our back line.
Perhaps both with Smith as the top man.

iarmhiman wrote:Jokes aside, Would Jim Malinder be a good fit?

He'd have to be one of the candidates. He has experience taking a side that is not performing and getting it to perform, he's won silverware, and it could be interesting to see what he can do with the resources of English rugby. However there are some definite questions about just how good he is, how much experience he has of test rugby (zero, I believe), and whether he can coach an England team to win consistently even when what seems to be he default strategy (run over them) is not viable.

Graham Henry

How about Geech?

Chuckles1188 wrote:How about Geech?

No.

Franno

Tried, tested and proven international coach please. No buggering about this time.

Raggs wrote:Tried, tested and proven international coach please. No buggering about this time.

Most definitely this please

Raggs wrote:Tried, tested and proven international coach please. No buggering about this time.

Eddie Jones, with Borthwick, and Dal Maso.

Jones, Henry and Smith collaboration. Pour it on! Throw cash at them.

clive woodward,but i thought england won a world cup despite his efforts

Eddie Jones has done a fantastic job coaching japan

alexander65 wrote:Eddie Jones has done a fantastic job coaching japan

Grab him, and whoever he wants.

The people want Deano

village wrote:

Kieran Bracken as scrum half coach?

croyals wrote:The people want Deano

Would be a good choice, but he's damaged goods. Not that I care TBH.

Mick Mannock wrote:

croyals wrote:The people want Deano

Would be a good choice, but he's damaged goods. Not that I care TBH.

Not sure most do, he cheated, he served his time. He's the best English coach there is by a mile and a real rugby guy, would carry the trust of the fans and is used to building a side. We could do a lot, lot worse.