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What a gutless act by Wests Tigers! Fair enough, if they do not want coach Tim Sheens, then sack him and get a new coach.
Tigers chairman David Trodden and CEO Stephen Humphreys had an opportunity to show their members some leadership but instead of solving the problem they have elongated it. Humphreys was recently mentioned as a candidate for the vacant NRL CEO position – heaven forbid.
Who does Chairman Trodden think he is trying to kid with inane statements like, “He’s been offered a position and we would love to see him continue in a senior role in our club and to be fair to Tim this has all happened quite suddenly.”
Collingwood Chairman Eddie Maguire tried the same naïve and gutless act by moving AFL’s highest rated coach, Mick Malthouse, to a ‘director of coaching’ position so Nathan Buckley could take over. There is no way that Malthouse was going to hang around and watch his ‘apprentice’ give the orders, and to expect Sheens to do the same is foolhardy.
Trodden’s point that this has “happened quiet suddenly” is also inaccurate. Everyone in the game has known that Sheens has been on thin ice for months. Wests Tigers have had ample to time to get their act together.
They have clearly tried to avoid a $900k pay out to Sheens, and still sack him as coach. That is simply not possible and they must take the hit so everyone get on with life. The supporters want some clarity for next season.
The Tigers’ administration have fans very upset as they do not know exactly if Tim Sheens will be involved in the club for 2013, or who will coach the team. They have also watched many in-form and promising young players sacked and veterans like Braith Anasta and Lote Tuqiri signed up.
If they lose their champion hooker and skipper Robbie Farah to the Eels they would be a leading contenders for the next spoon.
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