gmoir
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Post by gmoir on Jul 23, 2019 9:05:55 GMT
I am really pleased with this appointment. What Matt Newby achieved on a shoestring at Leeds Force was quite remarkable - he will have far greater resources at his disposal in Worcester and he could be on the verge of building something great. Perhaps this really is the beginning of the "New Era", which us Wolves supporters were promised prior to last season. Despite the results being awful for pretty much the whole season, the supporters turned up in great numbers for every game to support the guys on court and the club really did have to make a statement of intent this season, because I'm not so sure a repeat of last year's debacle would have been tolerated - they seem to have pulled the rabbit out of the hat with this appointment and I cannot wait to see the new roster - hopefully assembled by Matt Newby.
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Post by notoriousbigz on Jul 23, 2019 9:17:59 GMT
Wouldn't exactly say rabbit out of the hat. He's been out of the game for a few years and has actively applied for the job so I wouldn't say its Worcester's fantastic head hunting prowess by any means.
That said, for what Worcester want I don't think I could pick anyone better. The guy knows how to run a successful uni programme (Leeds Met rose through the NBL relatively quickly) and with the resources available to him at Worcester on paper it looks a deal made in heaven.
That said, it could all turn very quickly depending on how involved the Uni want to get in the recruitment.
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Post by samgray on Jul 23, 2019 9:43:24 GMT
Great appointment for what the organisation want, good coach, great at leading whole clubs forward. Still think there will be discontent from fans by midseason and they will miss the playoffs.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jul 23, 2019 10:07:18 GMT
Marek Klassen was one of the first to congratulate him on twitter
Wonder if he will be one of his signings
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jul 23, 2019 10:19:53 GMT
Great appointment for what the organisation want, good coach, great at leading whole clubs forward. Still think there will be discontent from fans by midseason and they will miss the playoffs. Must have significantly more budget for players than Leeds had. And he's learnt how to wheel and deal. See no reason why he wouldn't make the playoffs at the very least. I'm sure in time he will be looking for trophies as well. Wolves used to be challengers not long ago. |
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gmoir
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Post by gmoir on Jul 23, 2019 10:42:47 GMT
Wouldn't exactly say rabbit out of the hat. He's been out of the game for a few years and has actively applied for the job so I wouldn't say its Worcester's fantastic head hunting prowess by any means. That said, for what Worcester want I don't think I could pick anyone better. The guy knows how to run a successful uni programme (Leeds Met rose through the NBL relatively quickly) and with the resources available to him at Worcester on paper it looks a deal made in heaven. That said, it could all turn very quickly depending on how involved the Uni want to get in the recruitment. Not really been out of the game, has he? He's just not been coaching in the BBL for a couple of years - perhaps he has been waiting for the right job to tempt him back in. I agree that the potential meddling with recruitment could become an issue, but hope that this was all sorted out and agreed prior to him being appointed. |
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Post by notoriousbigz on Jul 23, 2019 11:07:29 GMT
Two years away from any form of open age (let alone professional) coaching is a long time in sport in my opinion. On court wise I think it will take him some time to get back into the swing of it. And that includes recruitment. Does he still have the best contacts after two years out? I was luke warm on his recruitment of overseas players anyway if I'm honest, but granted he was far more budget restricted than he will be at Worcester.
I don't think BBL wise its the most clear cut case of instant success everyone thinks it will be - but Worcester will be made up because he can direct the sh*t out of a university infrastructure.
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Post by sporty on Jul 23, 2019 11:19:10 GMT
One year to settle in I reckon, so look for good progress year 2
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Post by notoriousbigz on Jul 23, 2019 11:23:11 GMT
Yeah I'd say that's a fair timescale.
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gmoir
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Post by gmoir on Jul 23, 2019 11:24:56 GMT
Well, after last year, it would be hard not be an instant success in comparison.
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Post by passerby on Jul 23, 2019 11:45:52 GMT
Don't forget he had assistance from Samit Nuruzade in his first year at Leeds.
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Post by notoriousbigz on Jul 23, 2019 12:38:01 GMT
Don't forget he had assistance from Samit Nuruzade in his first year at Leeds. This absolutely shouldn't go under the radar. Fantastic basketball brain that man had (probably still does - I just lost touch with him!!!). |
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Post by passerby on Jul 23, 2019 12:59:36 GMT
Don't forget he had assistance from Samit Nuruzade in his first year at Leeds. This absolutely shouldn't go under the radar. Fantastic basketball brain that man had (probably still does - I just lost touch with him!!!). Head Coach of Azerbaijan National Basketball Senior Men Team last I heard. |
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Post by notoriousbigz on Jul 23, 2019 13:57:45 GMT
This absolutely shouldn't go under the radar. Fantastic basketball brain that man had (probably still does - I just lost touch with him!!!). Head Coach of Azerbaijan National Basketball Senior Men Team last I heard. How erm.... exotic!
Genuinely does deserve all the success he gets though.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jul 23, 2019 16:15:55 GMT
First wolves signing to be announced tomorrow
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Post by youngrocks on Jul 23, 2019 20:12:50 GMT
Curious move. Hopefully he is able to build a relationship with the wwolves owners and the university. Think first season will be tough all about eaxh other susing it out
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2019 21:38:13 GMT
Why is it a curious move?
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Post by caldwellpope on Jul 24, 2019 12:45:27 GMT
Wouldn't exactly say rabbit out of the hat. He's been out of the game for a few years and has actively applied for the job so I wouldn't say its Worcester's fantastic head hunting prowess by any means. That said, for what Worcester want I don't think I could pick anyone better. The guy knows how to run a successful uni programme (Leeds Met rose through the NBL relatively quickly) and with the resources available to him at Worcester on paper it looks a deal made in heaven. That said, it could all turn very quickly depending on how involved the Uni want to get in the recruitment. If stories are to be believed it's Mick Donovan who makes the decisions. Something that backfired on us last year on a big way. If Newby can come in and make it less of a dictatorship we may see a more settled roster for 19/20. |
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Post by notoriousbigz on Jul 24, 2019 14:04:40 GMT
Wouldn't exactly say rabbit out of the hat. He's been out of the game for a few years and has actively applied for the job so I wouldn't say its Worcester's fantastic head hunting prowess by any means. That said, for what Worcester want I don't think I could pick anyone better. The guy knows how to run a successful uni programme (Leeds Met rose through the NBL relatively quickly) and with the resources available to him at Worcester on paper it looks a deal made in heaven. That said, it could all turn very quickly depending on how involved the Uni want to get in the recruitment. If stories are to be believed it's Mick Donovan who makes the decisions. Something that backfired on us last year on a big way. If Newby can come in and make it less of a dictatorship we may see a more settled roster for 19/20. Encouraging start with Kofi provided he's part of the orchestra and not being relied on as the conductor...... |
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