Leeds looking for new boss after Brian McDermott leaves following seven defeats



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LEEDS are looking for a new coach after Brian McDermott left following seven straight league defeats.


The Rhinos are in danger of going from Super League champions to relegation battlers as they cling on to a top eight place.



 Rhinos boss Brian McDermott has left Leeds after seven straight league defeats
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Rhinos boss Brian McDermott has left Leeds after seven straight league defeats

Now after being hammered 46-8 at Wigan, they have parted company with their boss.


Chief executive Gary Hetherington said: “It is always disappointing to announce the departure of someone who has contributed so much to our club’s success and Brian McDermott has certainly done that.



“The club’s most successful coach has also helped to forge a rugby operation with toughness, resilience and a strong desire to succeed, which his successor will inherit. That search will now begin in earnest.


“Eight years is a long time for any head coach at the same club and we have enjoyed much success and endured some difficult times along the way when tough decisions had to be made.



 Leeds Rhinos won Super League last year but could be fighting relegation in 2018.
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Leeds Rhinos won Super League last year but could be fighting relegation in 2018.

“We have always come through strongly but I do believe our present predicament requires change and that this is the right call for the club.


“Brian is a man of the utmost integrity and passion for rugby league. He has so much to offer the sport and I have no doubt he will go on to achieve more success in the future. Leeds Rhinos will be forever indebted to his contribution.”



McDermott himself admitted he did not think he should have gone.


He said: “I am extremely disappointed this has happened and obviously it is not a decision I agree with.


“I wish everyone at the club the best and my thoughts will be with the team on Sunday and through to the end of the season.”





LEEDS are looking for a new coach after Brian McDermott left following seven straight league defeats.


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