Dragons fans, you’re a fickle mob.

The social media backlash against head coach Paul McGregor in the past month has genuinely stunned me.

There’s a lot of hatred out there.

McGregor only signed a new two-year deal with the club on April 16. Yes, a month ago.

He is there until after 2021, and so he should. Mary is a good coach.

Yet fans are already calling for his sacking. It’s utterly ridiculous.

Everyone has a right to vent and express themselves. I am doing exactly that right now on this website.

Maybe though angry fans should momentarily hesitate and think on the pack-mentality backlash just before hitting send on the post. Will it really help the club? The club and coach doesn’t need it.

No-one said a word when Saints strung together four straight wins this season between rounds three and six.

No-one said a word when McGregor masterminded a famous 48-18 win over Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium in round one of the finals last year.

No-one said anything when McGregor and recruitment guru Ian Millward lured Gareth Widdop, Ben Hunt, Paul Vaughan, James Graham and Corey Norman to the club.

Can we also remember the impact Jack de Belin’s court charges have had on the playing group.

Even after Sunday’s loss to Newcastle, McGregor said: “Some say it may have because Jack is a very well-liked person and an important part of our football team.”

Saints have won four from ten this year – it’s not good enough. But it’s not the end of the world either.

They have Cronulla this Sunday at WIN and then a bye before the Bulldogs, Sea Eagles and Cowboys.

There are ten points there up for grabs.

How about Dragons fans take a deep breath and give McGregor some peace and space to coach.

The Dragons have a roster capable of giving this premiership one hell of a shake. He doesn’t need all the innuendo, vitriol and back-stabbing going on behind his back.

Just let him coach. You might be surprised what you get.

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CRONK THE PERSON > CRONK THE PLAYER

Cooper Cronk will leave rugby league as a great player – but perhaps an even greater person.

He is one hell of a human being.

Filled with class, humility and modesty, Cronk will be remembered as one of the finest ambassadors rugby league has ever seen.

Take a bow, champion.

Dean Ritchie is a senior reporter for The Daily Telegraph