Brian McClennan resigns as Leeds Rhinos boss

[TRF_Cymro]

Brian McClennan has resigned as head coach of Leeds Rhinos, with assistant Brian McDermott replacing him.

McClennan, 48, took over at Headingley in 2007 and led them to the Super League title in 2008 and 2009 but they lost in the 2010 semi-finals to Wigan.

McDermott agreed to leave his role as Harlequins head coach earlier this season to join the Rhinos, with a view to replacing McClennan in 2012.

The 40-year-old from Wakefield has signed a three-year deal as head coach.

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[Saints1]

McClennan was an enormous tool. Arrogant enough to be Leeds coach, certainly.

Interesting choice of replacement, though it seems that was the plan all along. I like Brian McDermott, not afraid to speak his mind, let's hope he makes Leeds less arrogant.

I know, I know, dream the impossible dream and all that.