After two great seasons, Ricardo left the capital club with a talented squad from the back to front.

But the 20-day strike has taken a severe toll on some coaches who feel they've been robbed of the talented squads they built.

"Notts have a talented squad that can challenge on all fronts and I am pleased to be part of that."

Llanelli can probably get over the difficulty as they have such a talented squad, although others might find it less easy.

Kirshner brought a talented squad with the most professional experience ever.

The French fielded an experienced and talented squad but in the end England narrowly won 28-20.

Oxford in Autumn 1958 had a large and talented squad.

The defensive coordinator, Gene Chizik, one of the top assistants in the country, has a talented squad.

Wayne Burnett returned to the club in the off season, and assembled a supremely talented squad.

For Barry Town, a final league position of 5th place was richly deserved and showed what could be done with a settled, talented squad.