Eels Appoint Brad Arthur as Head Coach

[Poupou Escobar]

That just proves that any coach can win games. What separates the good ones from the rest is the ability to build and sustain a club over time. Guys like Taylor, Fittler, Stuart and Anderson have all had early success at clubs before the joint went downhill.

We want a coach who doesn't drag us down after early success, and the board and players believe Brad Arthur seems the most likely. I wanted him to coach us this year.

Why don't you wait and see how he goes before putting shit on him.

 

[whall15]

This Wizard Sleeve seems odious.

 

[Wizard Sleeve]

That just proves that any coach can win games. What separates the good ones from the rest is the ability to build and sustain a club over time. Guys like Taylor, Fittler, Stuart and Anderson have all had early success at clubs before the joint went downhill.

We want a coach who doesn't drag us down after early success, and the board and players believe Brad Arthur seems the most likely. I wanted him to coach us this year.

Why don't you wait and see how he goes before putting shit on him.

Where'd I put shit on him ? Ricky Stuart got a rails run all year because it wasn't his squad , I was insinuating that if next years more of the same then will we be using the same line .

 

[The Colonel]

Ouch , such razor sharp insults .

Almost as good as the quip about junior games....

 

[Stagger eel]

Isn't there a juniors match to report on somewhere ?

Nah it's the off season, it's probably no surprise that you need reminding of that.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

For the record I agree with the above ,my initial comment was merely a crack at the phrase itself before the super troopers had their two bobs worth .

The phrase itself is more than fair. While I don't believe Sticky or Kearney are good coaches I don't think they're to blame for the wooden spoons either.

I wouldn't say SK inherited a shit squad though , not great but not the worst either .

The 2011 squad, especially the backline, was the worst I remember since Super League saved us. The pack was decent but not helped by Smith and Horo spending half the year in the centres.

And Stuart got an absolute free no expectations run after he pretty much pulled the line out after round 2.

He was right though. We would have won more games if he'd shown more faith in the players but part of showing faith is offering contract extensions. As it is, not showing faith in them allowed us to turn the squad over pretty quickly. It just cost us a spoon.

So while I agree Sticky is a selfish individual, and an ordinary coach, I reckon he left us better off than when he found us. That's the first time he's ever done that to a club.

 

[Wizard Sleeve]

Nah it's the off season, it's probably no surprise that you need reminding of that.

I'm sure you'll find some kanga cricket with an online forum you can be the super supporter , reporter for .

 

[Stagger eel]

I'm sure you'll find some kanga cricket with an online forum you can be the super supporter , reporter for .

Gee you're really missing bongo aren't ya?

 

[Wizard Sleeve]

Gee you're really missing bongo aren't ya?

Hahaha the fair weather fan .

 

[gustarny]

I'm sure you'll find some kanga cricket with an online forum you can be the super supporter , reporter for .

Who is responsible for lifting the rock to let this clown out? Someone pull the chain and send him back to the other place.

 

[spiderdan]

I'm sure Trent Robinson is happy with the team he inherited, as was Geoff Toovey. Brad Arthur should be happy with the squad he's inherited for 2014.

'ken oath he should be happy. If we get a good run with injuries and Arthur (assuming the mail on him being coach is right) can manage the egos in the team in check then we'll have a strong competitive side.

 

[El Diablo]

another bloke with a poor strike rate

Latemail Man ‏@LateMailMan
Also, although Brad Arthur is hotly tipped to be the new Parra coach, I overheard Jason Taylor last night saying he hasn't given up hope.

 

[strider]

so how do all you guys stumble upon these tidbits from all these unreliable merkins?

 

[The EELiminator]

so how do all you guys stumble upon these tidbits from all these unreliable merkins?

#twitter

 

[Gary Gutful]

Backdoor Man @Backdoorman
My spies are telling me that Tommy Raudonikis could make a late surge for the Eels coaching gig. I was hiding in the bins in the Parra Leagues club car park this afternoon and saw a suited Raudonikis leaving the club.

 

[El Diablo]

Backdoor Man @Backdoorman
My spies are telling me that Tommy Raudonikis could make a late surge for the Eels coaching gig. I was hiding in the bins in the Parra Leagues club car park this afternoon and saw a suited Raudonikis leaving the club.

Gustavo Mariscal ‏@backdoorman
Vea a ser el cumpleaños de mi manda y no se que regalarle

http://translate.google.com/#auto/en/Vea a ser el cumpleaños de mi manda y no se que regalarle

See to be the birthday of my boss and not what to get

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

A 'suited Raudonikis' is a poker hand.

 

[Eelementary]

http://translate.google.com/#auto/en/Vea a ser el cumpleaños de mi manda y no se que regalarle

Typo. He meant to say:

"Va a ser el cumpleaños de mi manda y no sé que regalarle."

Incidentally, "manda" is colloquial for "boss".

 

[oldmancraigy]

Fatuglybtard @nonsensicalremarks
My spies are telling me that Brett Kenny was asleep on the job again at Parra leagues today. I drove past and saw him asleep at the wheel of the ride on mower. When quizzed he claimed his back hurt. Looked to me like he was spying on Raudonikis, who looked flash in a suit.

#toolongforatweet

 

[El Diablo]

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin
The atmosphere at PNC Park is amazing on TV. I'm guessing even more electrifying in person.