Waynebennettswinger Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Eddie said: It’s Neil Kelly, he’s certainly experienced and will know a lot of people. https://cornwallrlfc.co.uk/news/cornwall-rlfc-announce-neil-kelly-as-the-clubs-first-ever-head-coach/?fbclid=IwAR3tpoSalVKfKfDJvhnYIhMM3yOkvKIJuUI1NYPYuiZPFnMVg5XwGLj8CJc That’s a quality appointment at that level. Well done Cornwall 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Very good appointment. Kelly temporarily came out of a school job to help out Dewsbury a little while ago and showed that he still has that ability to get a team playing. Best of luck Neil. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Waynebennettswinger said: That’s a quality appointment at that level. Well done Cornwall It seems a good appointment for this level. He will have a lot of contacts and will know what's expected. I'm certainly glad they haven't gone for a Noble or another big name for the sake of it. He doesn't seem to have been in RL for years though so it will be interesting to see how it all turns out. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, Damien said: It seems a good appointment for this level. He will have a lot of contacts and will know what's expected. I'm certainly glad they haven't gone for a Noble or another big name for the sake of it. He doesn't seem to have been in RL for years though so it will be interesting to see how it all turns out. He took over as caretaker coach at Dewsbury no so long ago and lifted them out of the mire IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelic Cynic Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Looks like a very shrewd appointment to me bearing in mind his experience of coaching in the other code which may be vital if skills are to be transferred to local Cornish athletes. It should prevent the ignominy heaped on former head coaches at West Wales Raiders where the job was either too big,or it was too soon for them. https://mobile.twitter.com/WWRaidersRL/status/1452599847626870784 It may be safe to look towards travel and accommodation, now. Good wishes to Cornwall.That's a very interesting start. 5 No reserves,but resilience,persistence and determination are omnipotent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwalker71 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Yeah, I think this looks like a sensible and clever appointment It's good that they didn't go for a so-called 'big' appointment who would know nothing about RL at that level. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianB Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Well, that seems to have been well received! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 minute ago, ChristianB said: Well, that seems to have been well received! Don’t worry we’re only 7 posts in. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Excellent aatuyr signing that, he's pretty much exactly what they need. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate90 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Nice to see him back in the sport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 From the man himself: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLANTISMAN Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Really EXCELLENT appointment well done Cornwall:) Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRL Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Reading that, does he live in a caravan? No disrespect of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 minute ago, CornwallRL said: Reading that, does he live in a caravan? No disrespect of course. He might end up doing given the differences in house prices between Wakefield and the South West 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 40 minutes ago, Scubby said: He might end up doing given the differences in house prices between Wakefield and the South West I doubt there's much difference in house prices between somewhere like Camborne and Wakefield, tbh. Not all of Cornwall is tourism and second homes/ retirement homes, there's some ex-industrial/mining towns too. Very good appointment. Obviously he's coached two different teams to championship success, coached in SL and international teams, but I wonder whether his experience in union might come in handy if they do end up taking on a few locals. I assume he'll have a few players to bring down from Yorkshire too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jarce Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 As a Dewsbury Rams Fan I have nothing but good things to say about Neil, he is a committed and thorough coach/manager. His appointment is just what Cornwall need, his experience in both codes will work for him. Just found my second team! 6 "Life's tough.......It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 They’re off then, hopefully starting to prove some of the doubters wrong, I doubt Neil Kelly would be involved in this if it was all about to go t1ts up. Can’t wait for the first player announcements. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Eddie said: They’re off then, hopefully starting to prove some of the doubters wrong, I doubt Neil Kelly would be involved in this if it was all about to go t1ts up. Can’t wait for the first player announcements. Some of the best times of my life surfing in Cornwall. As long as Cornwall don’t have any doubts, that’s what matters. Certainly appealing to players on the cusp of upper amateur/pro level and what an experience it might be. One positive is that visiting clubs won’t have any issues with passport control 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRL Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 3 hours ago, CornwallRL said: Reading that, does he live in a caravan? No disrespect of course. What I meant is there are plenty of cheaply rented, long term holiday mobile home parks in South Cornwall. As well as short-term for visiting fans wanting to combine a break with a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemiln Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Lowdesert said: Some of the best times of my life surfing in Cornwall. Some of the worst bruises of my young life attempting surfing in Cornwall! Assuming that families make it a holiday ‘weekend’ trip to see the their team, there will be some interesting ‘discussions’ on or before matchday….”and who is looking after the kids? Really, and my reward and when?“ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMEGA Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 20 hours ago, Scubby said: He took over as caretaker coach at Dewsbury no so long ago and lifted them out of the mire IIRC Neil did a fantastic job at Dewsbury, they looked all but down and relegated when he took over and he had an immediate impact taking them to mid table. He improved them again in his second year and things looked to be heading in the right direction until a personal tragedy brought his time at the club to an end. Happy to see him back in the game, his knowledge of Championship Rugby and his time in Union will make his credentials tough to match. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 51 minutes ago, OMEGA said: Neil did a fantastic job at Dewsbury, they looked all but down and relegated when he took over and he had an immediate impact taking them to mid table. He improved them again in his second year and things looked to be heading in the right direction until a personal tragedy brought his time at the club to an end. Happy to see him back in the game, his knowledge of Championship Rugby and his time in Union will make his credentials tough to match. Yes I read about this and it must have been devastating. Taking time out of the game can be for a number of reasons not just being out of a RL job. He is a top coach at this level and doesn't need to prove anything to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianB Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 More news incoming, by the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, ChristianB said: More news incoming, by the way. Today? I bet it’s Ginsters being announced as the main shirt sponsor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffers Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I'm going for Betty Stogs as the mascot and Skinner's Brewery to be the shirt sponsor: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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