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Re: Gatland
DIR By: DOK
Date: February 18, 2026, 7:50 am
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I think what we're look for in the short term is someone who can
get the team believing in themselves and the team again. A sort
of Dean Richards without being Dean Richards. If Gatland can do
that and the process reinvigorates our coaches, then it could be
a worth while exercise. Deano had very little to do with the day
to day coaching of the team, but somehow his being there helped
them become a championship team (yes, I know he was gone by
then).
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Re: Gatland
DIR By: Banstead Quin
Date: February 18, 2026, 8:27 am
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Yeah, sorry FishQuin, it's good you challenge my negativity on
this possible appointment but I've seen nothing in how he sets
teams up that matches the talent we have or the style of play we
want. If he's bringing Dan Biggar with him to play 10, then I
see it but even with the Lions, it was so turgid and kick, kick
bloody kick.
It might benefit Waghorn as he likes big strong centres and I
doubt he'll play Northmore at 12 but he is very much a "my way
or the highway" kind of person and he may well cause more long
term damage by alienating players who challenge him.
I'd rather we just muddled through the rest of the season than
make a bad appointment. Hopefully the board are seeing the
comments on social media and understanding this won't be a
popular appointment.
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Re: Gatland
DIR By: never sleep
Date: February 18, 2026, 8:32 am
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Assuming that we are looking for both a DOR and a Head Coach . .
.
Then - I reckon that Gatland could be a good choice as a DOR. He
probably has all the media training, etc. and probably talks a
good fight.
But - I wouldn't choose him as a Head Coach. I think that his
coaching days are behind him.
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Re: Gatland
DIR By: FrostAndFire
Date: February 18, 2026, 8:48 am
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--- Quote from: FishQuin link ---
>
> Maybe. Or maybe he knew it was a tough gig and he was brutally
honest about how far behind they are and he didn’t make many
friends in the process. Wales haven’t exactly turned it round
since he left.
>
--- End Quote ---
He said later on that he'd had no clue what state Welsh rugby
was in.
#Post#: 149720--------------------------------------------------
Re: Gatland
DIR By: JammyGit
Date: February 18, 2026, 9:07 am
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Bad at the chiefs, bad with the last Lions stint he did, and bad
with Wales 2nd time around.
But if you're one of those who believes Quins need an attitude
readjustment and are pining for Cockerill or Diamond, then this
is a good option. I can see how it might work, but personally I
don't love the idea especially given the other names in the mix.
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Re: Gatland
DIR By: Quinaldo
Date: February 18, 2026, 10:33 am
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--- Quote from: DOK link ---
>
> I think what we're look for in the short term is someone who
can get the team believing in themselves and the team again. A
sort of Dean Richards without being Dean Richards. If Gatland
can do that and the process reinvigorates our coaches, then it
could be a worth while exercise. Deano had very little to do
with the day to day coaching of the team, but somehow his being
there helped them become a championship team (yes, I know he was
gone by then).
>
--- End Quote ---
This is actually a great point. If true about Gatland, hopefully
he can build some very solid foundations. we've all said we need
a total rebuild. Who knows, he may even get to grips with our
recruitment strategy...
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Re: Gatland
DIR By: Quinky
Date: February 18, 2026, 10:42 am
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--- Quote from: Quinaldo link ---
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> Just listened to it.
> Goode saying it's a done deal...
>
> make of that what you will
>
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I think Goode may have said "I want more than one meal"...
through a mouthful of pie.
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Re: Gatland
DIR By: SiB
Date: February 18, 2026, 10:45 am
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Maybe he’s coming in as DOR, and will bring in a new head coach
As for “ Quins style “ of late that appears to be throw away a
lead, get beaten up by teams we expect to beat, and up our game
for Sarries and the occasional European game, maybe that’s what
“ We are true “ means
But frankly it would appear that while we wanted rid of Wilson
he wasn’t the problem, and we cry for a new coach/DOR and
whoever gets suggested isn’t “ Quins style “
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Re: Gatland
DIR By: mrpj1985
Date: February 18, 2026, 11:00 am
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--- Quote from: SiB link ---
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> Maybe he’s coming in as DOR, and will bring in a new head
coach
>
> As for “ Quins style “ of late that appears to be throw away a
lead, get beaten up by teams we expect to beat, and up our game
for Sarries and the occasional European game, maybe that’s what
“ We are true “ means
> But frankly it would appear that while we wanted rid of
Wilson he wasn’t the problem, and we cry for a new coach/DOR and
whoever gets suggested isn’t “ Quins style “
>
--- End Quote ---
Given that Wilson was the creator of that "style", I'd push back
on that interpretation.
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Re: Gatland
DIR By: Mayor West
Date: February 18, 2026, 11:27 am
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As has been pointed out, the type of rugby Gatland has been
associated with, especially with the Lions, I’m not sure it fits
the non negotiable Quins DNA style we all love to watch. If
you’re going to go on past glories why don’t we get Sir Clive in
as he’s won a World Cup.
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