When McDermott announced he was moving on, Powell was not really viewed as a replacement due to his relative lack of seniority and playing experience. It was a huge shock within the world of Rugby League when he was appointed head coach. His first year in sole charge saw him got off to an amazing start with three pre-season wins followed by a win at the Magic weekend against Catalans, a home win v Crusaders, an away win at Leeds, a close home defeat by Huddersfield and an away win at St Helens. Winning four games from the first five saw the London Super League franchise top for the first time ever. However, there were only a further two wins, one draw and nineteen losses from the next twenty two games and it was widely expected that Powell would leave the club at the end of the 2011 season. In 2012 London Broncos heavily invested in the transfer market and spent up to the salary cap but continued to lose heavily week on week, gaining just three wins from 20 matches. Some London Broncos supporters campaigned for his removal and a series of negative comments on RL Fans Forum and the club's official Facebook page. Midseason the club acknowledged that there would be a review. About two months later Powell was removed from the head coach position on 17 July 2012. He was replaced by Tony Rea, who went on to have four wins from the last seven games. Cardiff Blues (RU) On 18 October 2012 it was announced that Powell would be working at the Cardiff Blues Rugby Union Club. After a particularly heavy defeat by Exeter Chiefs in the Heineken Cup, it was announced on 17 October 2013 that Powell and the Cardiff Blues had parted company. Medway Dragons On 13 March 2014, Medway Dragons announced the appointment of Powell as head coach in plans to join League 1 in 5 years time. In his first season, he won the South East Premier League grand final with the Dragons. Coaching statistics References External links London Broncos profile Quins Coaching profile Eagles re-united in Challenge Cup 1980 births Living people English rugby league coaches Harlequins Rugby League coaches Lebanon national rugby league team coaches London Broncos coaches Sportspeople from Sheffield