Phil Gould: Bennett agreed to coach Roosters

[philstorm]

http://www.smh.com.au/news/league/how-wayne-bennett-betrayed-roosters/2006/09/16/1158334728929.html

How Wayne Bennett betrayed Roosters

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Phil Gould
September 17, 2006
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Left hand on the Bible, right hand raised. Here's the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Wayne Bennett sat down with chairman Nick Politis about six weeks ago and agreed to coach the Sydney Roosters.

I really doubt that happened. Trying to derail the Broncos season now are we Gould? :sarcasm: :crazy:

Hypothetically, but if this ACTUALLY happened, could the Roosters argue that Bennett signed a verbal contract, Steve Turner Mk II? :lol:

 

[philstorm]

I concluded by saying that if the club couldn't lure Bennett, Stuart should remain and I repeated my offer of assistance if Politis thought that would help.

Wow - reading through the article, I also read that.

I thought Phil Gould WASNT involved in the Stuart sacking? Talk about screwing over your 'mate'. :lol:

Gus Gould, this really confirms what a piece of sh*t you are in my mind.

 

[Jordan]

whoa...


..very interesting indeed... I wonder if it was Bennett's intention all along to screw the Roosters over. I wonder what gave him the change of heart..

 

[Sea Eagle Scuba]

Truly typifies what a true man Gould is.

 

[salivor]

Do you sense that Gould is just a tad bitter? He was rather quiet tonight in his commentary when normally he's over the top in his praise of Brisbane, I guess it was all part of his agenda as usual.

 

[Canard]

Anyone read into the article that Anderson will just be treading water until Fittler is ready and then Freddie will be the coach?

I give Anderson 1 to 2 years tops, and than Brad is appointed head coach.

 

[Leagueguy]

Totally explosive. This will Rock Rugby League.

 

[nqboy]

Anyone read into the article that Anderson will just be treading water until Fittler is ready and then Freddie will be the coach?

I give Anderson 1 to 2 years tops, and than Brad is appointed head coach.

Is it coincidence that 2 years tops is the same time as he is signed for?

When this story started, I doubted Bennett would go because Gould would be in the background with sharpened knives and poison pen, just waiting to bring him down. I'm feeling thoroughly vindicated atm.

 

[philstorm]

I'd love to see Fittler return to Penrith as their coach in 2008/2009. :lol:

 

[Leagueguy]

Bennett has missed a great opportunity to be involved with a super group of people. I respect his right to make this decision but I don't understand it.

Why does Gus say this, yet the title of the article is "How Bennett betrayed the Roosters"

This is now easily the best rivalry in Rugby League. It has everything.

1. Qld vs NSW
2. ARL vs Super League
3. Nine NSW vs the Broncos

 

[girvie]

That is a good read. I'm surprised Gould revealed all that info.

 

[nqboy]

That he documented his part in Stuart's knifing?

 

[Pigskin]

Gus speaks crap

And any opportunity any part of the Broncos have to screw the Roosters up, they'll take with both hands

thanks for the chance

Oink !

 

[mattyg]

f**k you Gould!!!! now this will give Broncos more reason to fire up and beat us on Friday

 

[ShadesOfTheSun]

The Herald would never have agreed to print such a damning story if Gould couldn't substantiate it if challenged. There is a case for a defamation lawsuit here, if the Broncos wished to pursue it.

 

[Ziggy the God]

LMFAO, what a farce. Looks like Benny well and truely screwed his old sparring partner Stuart, the gibberer Gould and the once powerful club.

Also, Gould says that if Polites leaves the Rorters that the club is finished. I didn't know that they where in such a precarious position.

 

[ozzie]

I bet they were saying the same thing about Piggins - no one is indespensible - along comes someone else to take over from Politis considering there is plenty of supporters with Millions. I bet the only reason that Bennett didn't come is because it was agreed that if the story hit the newpapers prior to the isgning the deal was off..Guess what - the deal is off.

I must admit Anderson is only signed on for two years - is it so Freddy can be taught the ropes? However lets face it Anderson has an impressive record - bit better than Taylors (who will no doubt be sacked half way through next season)

I think with all the crap going on around the Roosters I still will bet they will finish higher thans SOUFs next year. Then again 14 other teams will again - because SOUFS really should be called the Save Our Useless Football Side..

 

[salivor]

f**k you Gould!!!! now this will give Broncos more reason to fire up and beat us on Friday

Don't know about that, if anything this could be bad for us mentally. Do you think the players were made aware of Bennett agreeing to coach the Roosters? Do you think Cullen knew about it? Bennnett may have some explaining to do.

 

[lsta5838]

How do Roosters fans feel about this? Lies and betrayal behind the scenes. Especially the bit about making up how Ricky would leave - needing a break after 5 years.

If I was a Roosters fan I would feel bad and lose some respect for the club. All in all honesty would have been the best policy for the Roosters. This column by Gould makes the Rooster's management look ridiculous.

As a Panther's fan, I was upset with how JL/Elliot saga was handled. But this is even worse I think.

 

[JJ]

funny how Gould's taking heat from the posters on this... it's Bennett who's been less than perfect in this case