Referee of the year in 2005, Ashley Klein, who was acting as video referee and wrongly awarded the penalty that led to the Leeds non-try, has now joined Steve Ganson on the ‘ Suspended ‘ list. … But there are things we could do to help bail them out, such as -: The Coach’s Challenge – each coach would be allowed to challenge one decision per half during the game.

Whilst Hull FC may stubbornly insist that by the letter of the law he is theirs, despite ink never touching paper on the contract renewal (according to Cooke), the player’s heart is already home on the East-side again. … But the fact that Rovers coach Justin Morgan, announced a 19-man squad for the Giants game, with that extra spot designated for a ‘player to be named’ indicates the bullish attitude of the Super League new boys.

The massive inherited debt that was strangling the loss-making behemoth has been addressed, thanks in large part to the financial support of chairman Eamonn McManus; whilst the commercial initiatives instigated by McGuire have assured a steady external income. … Without that move the good work done is in danger of unravelling, with it the McManus era will leave a lasting legacy; although as Warrington have found out, it’s no substitute for class on-field talent.

“For us to make progress, continuity is essential, and the deal we have done with Justin will enable him to continue to develop the side at senior level and equally, and possibly more importantly, to re-establish and develop the junior academy.”

Another option might be to seed the top-eight Super League teams and have them only join the competition in round five, with each SL team getting a home tie against one of the Round 4 survivors. … Let season ticket holders in free for televised games … clubs and the league should consider a TV slot on BBC as free advertising and a chance to sell their Matchday experience to a whole new non-Sky audience … consider it an investment and let the marketing budget take a hit …

It’s not that he’s trying to fathom the loquacious utterings of coach, Paul Cullen, nor that he’s hunting for a chippie near the Halliwell Jones stadium, nor is ‘Granny’ bothering him … no, it’s the Warrington Wolves and their on-off performances. … The poor creature is in turmoil: when they’re playing well he’s wondering when they’ll switch-off and when they’re running cold he’s on pins waiting for ‘em to wake-up.

And even with my factor-90 rose-tinted Quin-glasses on I cannot believe that Wigan didn’t get the cream of the deal when the two clubs effectively swapped half backs (Thomas Leulai for Danny Orr). … And judging from Thursday’s weather warning maybe a better option would be to leave the charabanc in the shed and mail it in with the old “we’re snowed-in” ruse.