Tension appears to be brewing behind the scenes at Castleford Tigers, as new head coach Ryan Carr is reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with some of the club’s recent transfer dealings. According to inside sources, several player movements were made without Carr’s full consultation, leaving the coach unhappy with how recruitment decisions are being handled.
Since his appointment, Carr has been vocal about his vision for rebuilding the squad and shaping it in his own image. However, insiders suggest that a few signings were executed by the club’s management without his approval — a move that has not gone down well with the new boss.
One source close to the club revealed that Carr feels “undermined” by the situation, believing that the coach should always have a say in the players who come in or leave. “Ryan’s not happy,” the insider disclosed. “He’s made it clear that as the head coach, he should be involved in every major decision regarding the team. After all, when results don’t go as planned, it’s always the coach who takes the blame.”
Carr reportedly believes that excluding him from the recruitment process could create long-term problems for team chemistry and on-field performance. He is said to be frustrated that some of the arrivals don’t align with the tactical system he’s looking to implement at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle.
“If things go wrong, everyone looks at the coach,” Carr allegedly told a close associate. “It’s only common sense that I should have a hand in deciding which players fit into my plans. Otherwise, it’s setting things up for failure.”
The Tigers have made several signings in recent weeks as they prepare for the upcoming Super League campaign, aiming to bounce back from a difficult season. But this internal disconnect between Carr and the recruitment team could potentially cast a shadow over their pre-season preparations if not addressed swiftly.
Fans, meanwhile, have expressed mixed feelings online — with some supporting Carr’s stance and others urging unity within the club. “If he’s the head coach, he deserves a say,” one supporter posted on X (formerly Twitter). “No manager can succeed if they’re not part of the decision-making process.”
As Castleford look to restore stability and ambition under Ryan Carr, this early disagreement serves as a reminder of how delicate the balance between management and coaching can be. Whether the issue will be resolved amicably or develop into a deeper rift remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — all eyes will be on the Tigers’ next moves, both on and off the field.
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