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Post by 2NFR on Feb 19, 2019 13:21:50 GMT
In the mean time ...Do Rocks have an assistant to take over from the ex-assistant.
2 weeks isn't a long time to fill the gap ... v Eagles 8th March (I think)
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Post by deeps on Feb 19, 2019 13:22:02 GMT
Surprised about the timibg. Very little opportunity for a coaching change to have much impact at this stage of the season without a complete overhaul of the roster which would be required in the post season. Clearly not targeting an existing bbl coach with track record - so is this the time Achara steps up into an official coaching role? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2019 14:09:38 GMT
Got to be Andrew Sullivan surely? Good mates with Achara. He is (bizzarely given his lack of any coaching background) - assistant GB coach so would be keen to prove he can do so? Guy with no head coaching experience getting appointed by a club who've just realised they made a **** of it appointing someone with no head coaching experience? I get this. But why make the change now then, because a large proportion of the pool of experienced coaches are under contract |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2019 14:10:50 GMT
I wouldn't make the change now. The Rocks ballsed up their last realistic chance of silverware at the weekend. I would've held off 'til the end of the season.
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Post by nixette on Feb 19, 2019 14:40:34 GMT
Can’t see that. He has business interests in London and didn’t take the nix job for personal reasons. He’s still an advisor to the club as well. There again he did tell me he had no intention of leaving the jets then took the London job 48 hours later. I’d be really disappointed if he did take the rocks job |
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Post by faz on Feb 19, 2019 14:47:21 GMT
‘We part company on good terms’ says Smilie. I’m not sure Darryl will see it like that. I’d personally think a large bird had excreted on me from a big height. He pretty much got handed or was directed to involve the Scottish contingent in recruiting and then they appeared to distance themselves from the coach when things didn’t work out. Don’t recruit stand out players really!! Advise to which ever smuck takes the job don’t recruit Kieron or G next year! With Phoenix and Raiders no longer crazy gang of the bbl I’d like to thank Rocks and Wolves for picking up the mantle |
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Post by faz on Feb 19, 2019 15:18:28 GMT
Can’t see that. He has business interests in London and didn’t take the nix job for personal reasons. He’s still an advisor to the club as well. There again he did tell me he had no intention of leaving the jets then took the London job 48 hours later. I’d be really disappointed if he did take the rocks job I don’t know about Robbie but our friend JC is not in contention. Robbie would certainly be very left field. If it is and with Tony L and defying g saying so makes me think there’s something in that My guess is there’d have to be a reasonable budget to tempt him back. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2019 15:22:40 GMT
Can’t see that. He has business interests in London and didn’t take the nix job for personal reasons. He’s still an advisor to the club as well. There again he did tell me he had no intention of leaving the jets then took the London job 48 hours later. I’d be really disappointed if he did take the rocks job In sport anything can happen. I never believe a word anyone says. |
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Post by faz on Feb 19, 2019 15:35:23 GMT
In the mean time ...Do Rocks have an assistant to take over from the ex-assistant. 2 weeks isn't a long time to fill the gap ... v Eagles 8th March (I think) Someone will already be lined up |
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Post by 2NFR on Feb 19, 2019 15:49:28 GMT
Can’t see that. He has business interests in London and didn’t take the nix job for personal reasons. He’s still an advisor to the club as well. There again he did tell me he had no intention of leaving the jets then took the London job 48 hours later. I’d be really disappointed if he did take the rocks job In sport anything can happen. I never believe a word anyone says. Lies ... Damn Lies ... and BBL owners  edit To be fair we have a great owner ... as do most BBL clubs  |
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Post by 2NFR on Feb 19, 2019 16:02:37 GMT
What we need is DefGrav to interview Duncan again ... and ask him "What the F... is going on Smillie ?"  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2019 16:32:01 GMT
You have a point. It's been a year ( almost to the day) since Tony G left without explanation and Rocks appear to still be staggering along. It's easy to judge sitting on my sofa 250 miles away and not everything can be aired in public, but Rocks' fans deserve some kind of explanation about how this situation has been allowed to develop. |
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Post by dc on Feb 19, 2019 17:19:51 GMT
Poor decision. League form been good since turn of the year. 2 or 3 games in hand over the teams we should expect to be in and around.
Coach has had a ****e hand, Greg Pryor missed as many as he’s played, players take time to gel and get with the program.
Coach and General Manager away in a matter of days.
I think it’s a ****e decision and I’m no fan of Duncan Smillie but let’s see what he brings in.
So far all we’ve had from him is a few sponsors, claims of backing coaches then sacking them, Tony G shambles, appearances form some celtic reserves and complaints he can’t sell hot dogs.
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Post by 2NFR on Feb 19, 2019 17:57:41 GMT
You have a point. It's been a year ( almost to the day) since Tony G left without explanation and Rocks appear to still be staggering along. It's easy to judge sitting on my sofa 250 miles away and not everything can be aired in public, but Rocks' fans deserve some kind of explanation about how this situation has been allowed to develop. Something for Gonk to consider ... perhaps changing... Annual "why is the final in Glasgow" thread ... to Annual "New coach required in Glasgow" thread Sorry Rock fans ... I couldn't resist  edit Any bets on who will get the job in Feb next year |
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Post by DefyingGravity on Feb 19, 2019 18:20:05 GMT
It’s not a good time to interview DS at the moment I don’t think. To be fair to him, he’s always very willing to do so. I think I might wait a couple weeks. I do plan on getting some other interviews though...
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Post by saintpat on Feb 19, 2019 18:34:33 GMT
Can’t see that. He has business interests in London and didn’t take the nix job for personal reasons. He’s still an advisor to the club as well. There again he did tell me he had no intention of leaving the jets then took the London job 48 hours later. I’d be really disappointed if he did take the rocks job I don’t know about Robbie but our friend JC is not in contention. Robbie would certainly be very left field. If it is and with Tony L and defying g saying so makes me think there’s something in that My guess is there’d have to be a reasonable budget to tempt him back. I'd say anything was possible!!! |
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Post by dc on Feb 19, 2019 18:36:57 GMT
It’s not a good time to interview DS at the moment I don’t think. To be fair to him, he’s always very willing to do so. I think I might wait a couple weeks. I do plan on getting some other interviews though... What about Darryl? |
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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan on Feb 19, 2019 18:52:47 GMT
It’s not a good time to interview DS at the moment I don’t think. To be fair to him, he’s always very willing to do so. I think I might wait a couple weeks. I do plan on getting some other interviews though... What about Darryl? What about Darryl? Good thought but I'd probably advise standing at least 2 or 3 clipboard lengths away when I asked him a question? |
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Post by DefyingGravity on Feb 19, 2019 18:53:39 GMT
What about Darryl? Good thought but I'd probably advise standing at least 2 or 3 clipboard lengths away when I asked him a question? Nah, I definitely won’t approach Darryl. At least now just now. He may end up being assistant coach to the Rocks next season... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2019 19:49:30 GMT
Former Rocks number two Erik Olson leads the list of possible replacements at the Emirates Arena
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2019 20:29:45 GMT
I'd like to know more about the Olson rumour. Could be wrong but I'm just not buying it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2019 20:36:21 GMT
I'd like to know more about the Olson rumour. Could be wrong but I'm just not buying it. I found it on mvp247.com via Mark Woods Twitter page |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2019 20:50:45 GMT
Take what Mark Woods write with a pinch of salt mate
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Post by saintpat on Feb 19, 2019 20:56:27 GMT
I'd like to know more about the Olson rumour. Could be wrong but I'm just not buying it. I found it on mvp247.com via Mark Woods Twitter page I'd take more notice of Tony. |
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Post by dc on Feb 19, 2019 21:26:05 GMT
www.mvp247.com/2019/02/rocks-with-wood/Until losses in both legs to the Royals and an overtime reverse at Newcastle last Friday, Glasgow had won 13 out of their previous 15 games. Not really sacking form is it?
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