There is not one team ranked in the Top 25 and only four of the eight teams have winning records on the last day in September when most schools fatten up on inferior foes.
And, at the end of an era at Knowsley Road, he could not be blamed if he already had one eye on Bradford next season - and how to fatten up some hungry Bulls after a couple of lean years at Odsal.
The Goldman problem is that it attracts people today who are more focused on hitting the jackpot no matter what it takes to fatten their wallets rather than the people who believe that the client comes first and that having a fine reputation counts for much.
Once that process is complete, floor debate on the combined bill can start, giving lawmakers the chance to fatten it up with amendments before a final vote.