Brian Smith to replace Freddy

[condochook]

freddie will not be anywhere near coaching.
Believe me,very very good sources.
He will be employed by his second dad,Nick Politis,to oversee marketing,meet and greet,the general feel good guy around the joint.

 

[Non Terminator]

He'd be great with that.

 

[Chook Norris]

confirmed by Freddy on the footy show that he won't be involved in any coaching next year with the roosters

he said that he'd look at other options for next year in the off season.. so he may coach elsewhere :shock:

 

[Monk]

freddy seems pretty cut.

should go to the dragons and assist under benny.

 

[Non Terminator]

confirmed by Freddy on the footy show that he won't be involved in any coaching next year with the roosters

he said that he'd look at other options for next year in the off season.. so he may coach elsewhere :shock:

I would like to see him coach in the ESL or something to get a better grasp of what it's like, then when there is a new era of players at the Roosters, return more mature and more prepared.

 

[Ice Ice Brady]

This is the best option for the Roosters.

As much of a club legend Fittler is, he is not a good coach. He takes the "one of the boys" approach ala Nathan Brown and that fails, particularly with a young team.

The only concern I have now is whether or not Fittler will play to win for the rest of the season (eg to save his reputation) or do the right thing by the club and blood youngsters (watching the Toyota Cup team, we do have some great talent.)

 

[Geohood]

With Smith as coach, Ryan Williamson might just get his start.

Mate he would of got his start already if he hasn't been on the sideline for half the year lol

 

[Dave Q]

Smith builds players from the ground up.

He'll buy a smattering of talent and thren turn some gooses into princes.

Given the salary cap restraints, its about the only way to get a competent side.

Knights must be crazy, youd rather have a good coach with geniuss than a bad coach with heroes.

Freddy's still a good bloke ( geez, Im going to have to hand in my rabbitoh membership for that utterance!).

 

[aqua_duck]

Smith builds players from the ground up.

He'll buy a smattering of talent and thren turn some gooses into princes.

Given the salary cap restraints, its about the only way to get a competent side.

Knights must be crazy, youd rather have a good coach with geniuss than a bad coach with heroes.

Freddy's still a good bloke ( geez, Im going to have to hand in my rabbitoh membership for that utterance!).

knights were between a rock and a hard place, we could've kept Smith for 2010 but reality is his heart wouldn't have been in it and we could've really gone backwards. I think the club made the right choice, Smith has done the job we was brought in to do and we now have a roster capable of being contenders for the next few years. Finding a coach shouldn't be too hard, its all about finding the right coach.
Realistically the job would attract many coaches, any coach without a job for next year would be silly not to consider us, we've got a young roster signed up long term. We're ATM a top 8 team and most of the top 17 from this year is signed up for next year. Its a fantastic foundation Smith has built for someone to take over

 

[Ice Ice Brady]

Watching the post-match conference, it seems that the board had a strategy for announcing the Smith signing and there was a leak.

Perrett seemed to be extremely disappointed that he found out through the news.

Fittler was really clear on not wanting to come back in any role at the Roosters. Noyce was also very honest on believing that Smith would just simply be better for the club.

 

[Hanscholo]

You guys have done well. There is no doubt in my mind he is the best coach newcastle ever had, and we have had some of the all time great coaches. I just wish our clubs management understood that being cheap gets you nowhere.

 

[Tommax25]

How many more big names would you like the Roosters to have in their squad...

Anasta, Mason, Minichiello, Myles, Pearce, Carney, Sa, Cherrington. Plus they have just pinched Kouparitsis (already playing) and Daniel Conn and waread-Hargreaves for next season. There is also huge rumours of the return of the wingman.....and I am sure there will be a few others. Also rumours of Keiran Foran and Phil Graham. When you add that to the very good kids they have in Friend, the aubussons, Tom Symonds, Ahern, Cordner, williamson and co, how many more do they want.......

Brian Smith is the best cleaner-out merchant in the game, he is especially good at bringing kids through, which is very good timing for the roosters as the batch they have coming through at the moment are very good even if they are all everybody elses juniors (except Symonds).

Not big names. What are you on?

 

[Rooster Lozz]

I think its disgraceful the way the way it was leaked to the media before Fittler even knew. To make matters even worse Under 20's coaching staff knew before he did! This is the greatest player to ever play for the club and this is the way you treat him!

f**king hell whoever is responsible for this leak deserves to be named and shamed, the club did the exact same thing when Stuart left. Good track record.

 

[maestro1]

Not big names. What are you on?

What are you on, is the question..... Can you read? Conn , Graham, etc were just extra players that are coming to the club. The big names are the first lot I listed and these are the ones I was referring to.

I wouldn't turn my nose up at the others, they are all good firts graders.

 

[ME SO HORNBY!]

Yeah, I know mate. He'll deal with the discipline issue. Wonder what he can do with Mason?
Still feel bad for Freddy though. Hope he does stay with us although I can't see it happening. Not so soon anyway.

If Brian Smith is smart the first player he will get rid of is Mason. Deadweight and eating too much of your salary cap for minimal impact. Its money that could be better spent elsewhere on good young players. Let Mason go to England.

 

[Non Terminator]

He has been good the last few weeks, there are many going worse.

 

[Fein]

Brian Smith - top signing, exactly what The Roosters need.

Can't believe The Knights let him go.

 

[Lambretta]

I'm ok with the signing. I think Smith is one of the smarter operators in Rugby League and he knows how to build teams full of players that other clubs over look. That's something the Roosters need badly with our habit of always chasing the big profile names which often end up under performing.

I feel for Freddy though. I really like the bloke and I wish he'd stay at Bondi and learn from Brian. I know it means Freddy will have to swallow his pride - but I reckon he really can learn truck loads from Brian.

 

[roopy]

If Smith follows the same 'rules' as at Newcastle, Mason is as good as gone.

His one rule seems to be he won't pay overs for any player. If Smith thinks Mason is worth 300k a season, and he demands 301k because he has a high profile, it's 'don't let the door hit you in the arse on the way out' time. As a Newcastle fan, i can tell you that this policy will have you pulling your hair out as big names get shown the door and seemingly average guys get signed - but in the end you will have a better squad.

 

[adamkungl]

If Brian Smith is smart the first player he will get rid of is Mason. Deadweight and eating too much of your salary cap for minimal impact. Its money that could be better spent elsewhere on good young players. Let Mason go to England.

tbh Mason was pretty awesome yesterday.