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Tahu fear at Hagan appointment
By David Riccio
December 11, 2005
STAR Eel Timana Tahu has declared the potential signing of Michael Hagan could have a major bearing on his future at the club.
Tahu, who won a premiership with Newcastle under Hagan, walked out of the Knights a year ago after his repeated requests to play in the centres were ignored.
"The main reason why I left Newcastle was because I wanted to play in the centres," Tahu said.
"If he (Hagan) does get selected for the job it's going to become a major issue for me. I most definitely don't want to be playing out on the wing again."
Should Hagan join the Eels in place of the axed Brian Smith at the end of next season, Tahu will demand an immediate meeting with the Eels hierarchy.
Tahu's $1.2 million, three-year deal with the Eels expires after season 2007.
"If Denis Fitzgerald thinks he (Hagan) is right for the job then we'll all have to sit down and sort something out," Tahu said.
"It took me a while to firstly get the opportunity to play in the centres (at the Eels) and then get used to playing there.
"I loved last season and think I'll only get better with more time there."
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Tahu said it was after a meeting with Hagan in 2004 that he realised he would be forever bound to the wing at Newcastle. "He obviously had other centres lined up in front of me like George Carmont, Anthony Quinn and Brad Tighe, but wing was a position I just didn't want to play," Tahu said. "But he (Hagan) thought I was better off playing on the wing."
Tahu added that he left Hagan and Newcastle on good terms but believes a return to the wing would bring undone his most enjoyable season to date.
Parramatta chief executive Denis Fitzgerald said that he and his board members wouldn't be rushed into making a decision.
"Hopefully whatever coach gets the nod will be good for the job, because Brian Smith has put a lot of work into building this team," Tahu said.
The Sunday Telegraph
By David Riccio
December 11, 2005
STAR Eel Timana Tahu has declared the potential signing of Michael Hagan could have a major bearing on his future at the club.
Tahu, who won a premiership with Newcastle under Hagan, walked out of the Knights a year ago after his repeated requests to play in the centres were ignored.
"The main reason why I left Newcastle was because I wanted to play in the centres," Tahu said.
"If he (Hagan) does get selected for the job it's going to become a major issue for me. I most definitely don't want to be playing out on the wing again."
Should Hagan join the Eels in place of the axed Brian Smith at the end of next season, Tahu will demand an immediate meeting with the Eels hierarchy.
Tahu's $1.2 million, three-year deal with the Eels expires after season 2007.
"If Denis Fitzgerald thinks he (Hagan) is right for the job then we'll all have to sit down and sort something out," Tahu said.
"It took me a while to firstly get the opportunity to play in the centres (at the Eels) and then get used to playing there.
"I loved last season and think I'll only get better with more time there."
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Tahu said it was after a meeting with Hagan in 2004 that he realised he would be forever bound to the wing at Newcastle. "He obviously had other centres lined up in front of me like George Carmont, Anthony Quinn and Brad Tighe, but wing was a position I just didn't want to play," Tahu said. "But he (Hagan) thought I was better off playing on the wing."
Tahu added that he left Hagan and Newcastle on good terms but believes a return to the wing would bring undone his most enjoyable season to date.
Parramatta chief executive Denis Fitzgerald said that he and his board members wouldn't be rushed into making a decision.
"Hopefully whatever coach gets the nod will be good for the job, because Brian Smith has put a lot of work into building this team," Tahu said.
The Sunday Telegraph
