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Great appointment, sure he will bring flare and imagination to the job, well done RFL...

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Poor appointment. A great player and clearly has studied to work in this field but has no practical experience of such a senior role covering a multitude of areas; however, I wish him all the best.

On that point I would refer you to Motu Tony. He retired from playing and went off and got a business degree and was then appointed Hull's general manager. We all said the same things that you've just said. Now alot of people credit him with Hull's turnaround.

Sinfield's job is on a bigger scale of course, but he is respected within the game, he is obviously very driven, and he will have alot of good contacts. There's no reason he can't do a good job.

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I can understand the England performance side of things, but not sure how that dove tails with ' business development, event support and post-career player development'. I suppose the England performance side of things is setting standards (for Jamie Peacock to deliver in Wayne Bennets team) and reviewing whether they were met. In the intervening time he can be doing the other stuff. Ie he can be working on event prep pre 4 Nations and 2021 World Cup whilst coaching team focus on the on-field prep.

I like the fact he will be based partially in Media City. A chance to leverage his SPOTY BBC profile to ensure the England team and tournaments here get the attention they deserve.

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On that point I would refer you to Motu Tony. He retired from playing and went off and got a business degree and was then appointed Hull's general manager. We all said the same things that you've just said. Now alot of people credit him with Hull's turnaround.

Sinfield's job is on a bigger scale of course, but he is respected within the game, he is obviously very driven, and he will have alot of good contacts. There's no reason he can't do a good job.

 

I am pleased to hear Motu Tony has done well but as you highlight, Sinfield's role is far bigger in scope and remit at governing body level, not at club level. To me, the risk is too large and I'd expect an experienced and qualified person in such a role. His appointment smacks of the RFL closing its doors to the outside world as they have done with the SL General Manager appointment. 

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I suspect the degree in sports management may be a suitable qualification.

If not someone connected to the sport,who,as a player  knows the insides of the game,then who?

If he fails,are we as a game any worse off than we are now?

Thank you for your valuable contribution.

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I suppose we will have to see how it goes. There is absolutely no doubt that it is a very positive thing that Sinfield wants to do this sort of role and he has put the hours in training and getting the qualifications. We should ensure that the admin side of our game is an option for our ex-players, who can bring a huge amount to it.

 

On the other hand, being a national director is a very different role from being a rugby player, and in my own field I wouldn't expect to go straight out of university into a director role. Not only because the skills need to be honed on the job, but also because such a grandiose title leaves little margin for error if he doesn't nail it first time around. Personally, it might be better for him to do two or three years working away at things in the background and then getting a top job.

 

Having said all that, he is an asset to our game and I wish him the best of luck.

I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly.

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I suspect the degree in sports management may be a suitable qualification.

If not someone connected to the sport,who,as a player  knows the insides of the game,then who?

If he fails,are we as a game any worse off than we are now?

 

I said experienced and qualified in a big governing role. As JB highlights, it is positive Sinfield wants to continue in the game having gained a decent qualification. But I personally believe experience is fundamentally vital when operating in roles at the level of the RFL; this appointment simply wouldn't happen in the line of work I operate in, especially at policy level which this role seems to be. It's not a dig at Sinfield (I hope he is a success) but the risk here is huge; if he does fail, he could ruin his career prospects and cause damage across his remit of the game as well.

 

I suppose we will have to see how it goes. There is absolutely no doubt that it is a very positive thing that Sinfield wants to do this sort of role and he has put the hours in training and getting the qualifications. We should ensure that the admin side of our game is an option for our ex-players, who can bring a huge amount to it.

 

On the other hand, being a national director is a very different role from being a rugby player, and in my own field I wouldn't expect to go straight out of university into a director role. Not only because the skills need to be honed on the job, but also because such a grandiose title leaves little margin for error if he doesn't nail it first time around. Personally, it might be better for him to do two or three years working away at things in the background and then getting a top job.

 

Absolutely agree. He should have a good few years experience at club level before going anywhere near a governing body appointment.

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I said experienced and qualified in a big governing role. As JB highlights, it is positive Sinfield wants to continue in the game having gained a decent qualification. But I personally believe experience is fundamentally vital when operating in roles at the level of the RFL; this appointment simply wouldn't happen in the line of work I operate in, especially at policy level which this role seems to be. It's not a dig at Sinfield (I hope he is a success) but the risk here is huge.

 

 

Absolutely agree. He should have a good few years experience at club level before going anywhere near a governing body appointment.

To be fair,we don't know if he hasn't already being working at the RFL to gain experience.

Thank you for your valuable contribution.

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Just imagine if he had taken a job in the other code which he probably could have done I think it's good we have kept one of our own in the sport of Rugby League

 Soon we will be dancing the fandango
FROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.

JAMIE PEACOCK

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I suppose we will have to see how it goes. There is absolutely no doubt that it is a very positive thing that Sinfield wants to do this sort of role and he has put the hours in training and getting the qualifications. We should ensure that the admin side of our game is an option for our ex-players, who can bring a huge amount to it.

On the other hand, being a national director is a very different role from being a rugby player, and in my own field I wouldn't expect to go straight out of university into a director role. Not only because the skills need to be honed on the job, but also because such a grandiose title leaves little margin for error if he doesn't nail it first time around. Personally, it might be better for him to do two or three years working away at things in the background and then getting a top job.

Having said all that, he is an asset to our game and I wish him the best of luck.

pretty much my view too
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The appointment's a Leeds/Hetherington conspiracy I tell thee.  :ph34r:

And I tell Thee he was like Peacock before him he was offered a top Job at Leeds ,but both decided to take a break from the club and start afresh .

 Soon we will be dancing the fandango
FROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.

JAMIE PEACOCK

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I wouldn't have been able to bare it seeing him at Twickers just like one or two before him giving his views on England RU team and listening to Inverdale and Guscott talking to him as though he had made a step up

 Soon we will be dancing the fandango
FROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.

JAMIE PEACOCK

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