Cleary stays at Tigers

[Mark from Brisbane]

Just announced on NRL.COM

Interesting times indeed!!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Sorry if I was smarter I’d copy the story in, maybe @HappilyManly could do that for me!!

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Cleary had no option, as it is his credibility has taken a major hit anyway simply because it took him a few days to confirm he wasn't quitting the Tigpies.
Gould knew this was always likely, I'm sure he has some other scheme up his scheming sleeve.

 

[HappilyManly]

Just announced on NRL.COM

Interesting times indeed!!

Cleary to stay with Wests Tigers in 2019
Author
NRL.com
Timestamp
Sat 11 Aug 2018, 10:05 AM
Ivan Cleary has ruled out a return to Penrith, confirming he will continue to coach the Wests Tigers in 2019.

After days of speculation, Cleary addressed the media on Saturday morning and said he had not received an offer from the Panthers and would honour his contract with the Tigers.

Cleary read from a prepared statement and spoke of the '"misinformation" surrounding his coaching future. He announced he would not take any further questions regarding the issue.

"When I was approached by the Panthers I had no idea it was about coaching their club," Cleary said.

"I was told at that meeting the club was looking at the head coaching position. I advised the Panthers of my ongoing contract status with the Wests Tigers.

"I advised the Chair and CEO of the Tigers of the discussions I had with the Panthers."

Cleary said he had no idea the Panthers were going to sack coach Anthony Griffin last Monday.

"I was as surprised as anyone on the announcement of the dismissal of Anthony Griffin," he said.

"I have not received any offer from the Panthers nor have I asked the Wests Tigers for a release. I am enjoying my contribution at this club and the club is growing nicely.

"I respect the contract I have with the Wests Tigers and I intend to honour this contract."

Cleary made it clear he still wanted to coach son Nathan in the future.

Ivan Cleary and Nathan Cleary.©Grant Trouville/NRL Photos
"It is common knowledge that my son Nathan and I have acknowledged our desire to work together at some time," he said.

"That remains the case."

The Tigers face a do or die round 22 game against the Raiders on Sunday to stay in the finals race.

 

[PONTIAN SEA EAGLE]

Barrett in.

 

[HappilyManly]

Barrett in.

Gus needs someone who bows to his greatness and Baz already had that joy with Bozo

Although ZtC's column today was a concerted attack on Baz and his roster management 😎

 

[globaleagle]

Sorry if I was smarter I’d copy the story in, maybe @HappilyManly could do that for me!!

Thanks!

Though... copy and paste has been around for awhile. @HappilyManly is a very busy lady and her mad tech skillz fetch more than $500 an hour so..... next time, ask your grandkid!




(lol)

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

Given Gus Gould's earlier generous declaration that he would not stand in the way of father and son being together, let us see the opening of arms and contracts to now enable the flight of Nath to the Tigers.

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/07/28...allow-nathan-cleary-to-play-under-his-father/

 

[ManWar]

No surprise really. After all he supported Balmain as a kid!!

 

[globaleagle]

Given Gus Gould's earlier generous declaration that he would not stand in the way of father and son being together, let us see the opening of arms and contracts to now enable the flight of Nath to the Tigers.

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/07/28...allow-nathan-cleary-to-play-under-his-father/

I'm sure he'll even wave the 1 million transfer fee like he stuck on Moylan.... cause he's a butt

 

[silver]

To me that reads he will be there for 2019 only and then bails out. Gives time for Tigers to find a good coach, Ivan saves his reputation, Nathan finishes his current contract before signing a new long term deal at the Riff.
Smoke and Mirrors

 

[pjayz]

Gus needs someone who bows to his greatness and Baz already had that joy with Bozo

Although ZtC's column today was a concerted attack on Baz and his roster management 😎

I don’t think it was an attack on Baz somehow, I think more so on Gorman. I have a feeling that Gorman may have suggested when he comes on board that he runs the show and maybe Bozo can enjoy retirement.

 

[silver]

Barrett in.

Can we have a praying symbol please

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Thanks!

Though... copy and paste has been around for awhile. @HappilyManly is a very busy lady and her mad tech skillz fetch more than $500 an hour so..... next time, ask your grandkid!




(lol)

If they were here I would have!!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Bennett on the nose at the Donkeys , funnier things have happened!!

Sorry #sackbarrett crew but I reckon he’s staying!!

 

[HappilyManly]

I don’t think it was an attack on Baz somehow, I think more so on Gorman. I have a feeling that Gorman may have suggested when he comes on board that he runs the show and maybe Bozo can enjoy retirement.

The whole article was about the failure of his retention policy and not acting on sage advice 😕

Bizarre that the Salary Cap fine left for the Club is of no consequence for our retention and recruitment

 

[weev]

Those wanting TB out are slightly closer to getting their wish.

Trouble is, if we go into the off-season with no coach in 2019 then the club will really be a dope on the ropes.

Be careful what you wish for! No coach = no sponsor = no money = insolvency.

 

[pjayz]

The whole article was about the failure of his retention policy and not acting on sage advice 😕

Bizarre that the Salary Cap fine left for the Club is of no consequence for our retention and recruitment

Yes, but Barrett didn’t come in and take over retention. Gorman is in charge of bringing someone in for that, and I suspect had something to do with the opening in the first place. Most coaches don’t run recruitment these days anyway.

Hard to say with Zorba - there is always some agenda and often more than one.

 

[HappilyManly]

Those wanting TB out are slightly closer to getting their wish.

Trouble is, if we go into the off-season with no coach in 2019 then the club will really be a dope on the ropes.

Be careful what you wish for! No coach = no sponsor = no money = insolvency.

Carty is a first grade coach and could be elevated

 

[pjayz]

Carty is a first grade coach and could be elevated

Now you are just being plain nasty - don’t even think those words