christopher: Not sure why people automatically dismiss JJB? None of us have worked with him so don't know about his qualities for the role, he's at least ran/runs a business and has been on the board.
We're just going to have to wait and see.
Rob Oates being promoted to Managing Director will help as well plus Sue Gray who apparently does a fantastic job.
I think it is significant that others have been promoted around him, and it must heave an even bigger burden onto Blease. JJB has a touch of marmite about him, you can't deny his passion for the club, but can you stomach his often overly verbose and cliche ridden style of communication? Personally it always has me reaching for the mute button. In a role where selling the Rhinos to people who don't have an existing stake in the club I feel he might lack credibility, but that's just my take. The board must see something remarkable in him because his ascension has been truly meteoric. Good luck to him.