Premiership-winning coach Phil Gould has questioned whether Kevin Walters’ NRL coaching window has closed now that it appears Justin Holbrook has won the race to be the new Gold Coast Titans coach.

The club is expected to announce Holbrook today.

Walters, current QLD Maroons coach, refused to interview for the position.

“From what I understand this morning (Monday), Holbrook’s got the job and Walters wasn’t even interviewed, now if that’s right it’s not good news for Kevin,” Gould told Channel Nine’s 100% Footy.

“Where does he go now to get an NRL job if it’s not going to be there?

“He’s been knocked back at the Broncos a number of times.”

This is the most pivotal appointment in the Gold Coast’s history admitting themselves that the club could go under if they don’t start winning.