HULL KR: I'm not the finished article
ROVERS coach Justin Morgan admits he is "not the finished product" despite being linked with the England coaching role.
In four scarcely believable years at Hull KR, the 34-year-old has carved out a reputation as the brightest young coach in the British game.
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Robins coach Justin Morgan
Leading the Robins into Super League for the first time and building a team capable of finishing fourth in 2009, Morgan is undoubtedly a man destined for serious success at some stage in his career.
So it should come as no surprise that the Australian has been tipped by outgoing coach Tony Smith as his perfect successor as England coach.
But while he's being touted as the next big thing, Morgan himself knows his limitations.
"I am not the finished product," he told the Mail.
"I have gone away just like the players have and I have reflected on last season and some areas where I can get better and make some better decisions.
"Hopefully, I am going to be able to do that.
"I am focusing on certain aspects of my coaching to make me better."
With the ink on a new three-year deal at Craven Park still drying out, it is clear the England situation hasn't distracted Morgan from his job at Rovers.
And it is hard to believe he would be willing to leave the Robins should the offer come from the RFL.
Having been back in training with the Robins for just a month, Morgan is already bouncing with excitement at the challenge ahead.
And he is already setting himself – and his players – tough new challenges and targets for the campaign ahead.
"I have more expectations of myself," he said.
"I want to make some more adjustments and improvements and the team we have got can mix it with the best teams in the competition.
"It's not just the people on the terraces that want us to do well. I have huge expectations.
"I am feeling good and you have to try and be a better coach with every week that passes. If you do that you are going in the right direction."
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by 10 5, wembley
Saturday, November 28 2009, 12:13AM
“yeh i believe widnes had it all handed on a plate by the council just like your team but get used to it hull kingston rovers will be your masters for some time to come hull fc est 1998 fact”
by cat nap, hull
Saturday, November 28 2009, 12:05AM
“just been WIDNES to see england community lions u18s v australian institute of sport we got beat but was a good game did not see any coches .what graet stadium hull kr shud go to the wall and LET WIDNES IN GRAET GRAET GRAET GAME LAD THE ONES WEST HULL”
by HULL FC, Established....................., bottom 3 side 2009
Friday, November 27 2009, 11:03PM
“Craig SMC, nice, doesn't sound as bad as played 10 derbies and won 7 soon to be played 12 won nine.”
by Craig SMC, Hull
Friday, November 27 2009, 10:26PM
“Hull F.C do not have a 25 year lease at all i should know this as i work within the SMC at the KC, as a secret K.R fan i would like to point out that in the 8 derbys KR & FC have had KR have won 5 shows just how mighty your hull fc are - mighty crap”
by 10 5, wembley
Friday, November 27 2009, 9:50PM
“hammerd its good to be a rovers fan at the moment record sponsership deals east stand ext new training pitches 700+new season pass sales the north stand still on track and if we get big joel its curtains for you again dulls onwards and upwards hkr,hull fc est 1998 fact”
by Blinkered, Rovers
Friday, November 27 2009, 9:41PM
“HAHA rhubarb!!!! 10-5 who told you all that, Neil Hudgell by text?”
by Craig, Hull
Friday, November 27 2009, 7:58PM
“There's no chance of Hull leaving the KC.One they have a 25year lease and the main one is that the Council owned SMC loses money now even with both Hull FC and City there.They even tried to have concerts there to make ends meet but the concerts were not well attended and made big losses.
Rovers however are rumoured to want to switch to the Boulevard because of parking problems and the fact that even with £500,000 spent on it, Caven Park will not meet the standards necessary to obtain a second franchise. They know that Widnes and Toulouse among others are breathing down their necks.”
by redarmy, east hull
Friday, November 27 2009, 7:41PM
“blinkered why are rovers in trouble , explain.”
by redarmy, east hull
Friday, November 27 2009, 7:38PM
“well said 10.5 dont forget the new sponsors on board mate.”
by Blinkered, Rovers
Friday, November 27 2009, 7:37PM
“Red army you are a fool! I'm intelligent enough to realise that your small club are in deep trouble. 10-5, what's this 5 year plan?? how to go bankrupt in record time?”