bob dylan said:
Not reading the article.
But while ever clubs pander to the players bad attitudes will prevail. Instead of bending over backwards to meet every stupid demand put forward by managers the clubs should make an offer. if the players dont like it, tell hem to move on.
Under the current climate not one player will ever accept any first offer, because they know, providing they have some real playing ability, a better offer will be tabled at the next meeting.
I think coaches are worse, well ours was.
Obviously, I don't know any of the details, but what I read into the Foran saga:-
1. He demanded that Liam Foran be signed by us (which I think is good thing mind you, I totally rate the kid);
2. He demanded Andrew Johns be signed on as a halves coach;
3. He demanded Matt Orford be signed on as a halves coach;
4. He wanted his manager to play the whole thing out in the media;
5. He wanted the club to say nothing about anything;
6. He openly said he was considering leaving.
I'm sorry, but he was accomodated in many, many area's, and still thought he was above the rest of the team, and the brand.
This is my opinion - he is a wonderful, wonderful player, but a self indulged, selfish little bastard.
In my opinion, we need players wanting to commit whole-heartedly, and without question to our club. Look at Cooper Cronk's negotiation. It was clear all the way through that his heart, loyalty and passion was with his fellow team-mates, coaches and club.
Sorry guys, I know that's harsh, and again, I don't question his playing ability. But FFS, just get on with the job.