Linnane quits as Hull KR coach
Fri Nov 21, 8:25am (UK)
Source: Hull Kingston Rovers
Hull Kingston Rovers have been left shocked by the decision of head coach Steve Linnane to resign from his post at the club just half-way through his two year contract at Craven Park.
With pre-season training now underway at the club and plans for the 2004 squad firmly in place the Rovers board were left stunned as Steve Linnane returned from a close season visit back home to Australia to notify the board of his decision to quit.
Linnane revealed family reasons were behind his decision to resign having not seen his wife in the past year including the birth of his baby daughter who are back in Australia. Linnane is expected to remain in control for the next week until a return flight can be booked.
The former Rochdale Hornets and Halifax Blue Sox coach had spent just a year at the helm of the club guiding them to a 4th place league finish and to within 80 minutes of a Grand Final appearance leaving the supporters with high expectations for the forthcoming year.
Rovers chief executive Nick Halafihi commented on the news: "We respect Steve's wishes and whilst thanking him for his efforts at Hull KR we wish him luck in the future but he will be sorely missed at Craven Park. It shows a lot of credit to Steve for travelling 12,000 miles to inform us of his decision."
Commenting on a potential replacement Nick Halafihi said: "We understand this is a crucial part of the pre-season but we already have a solid team in place off the field who can continue the training. We will not be making a rash decision on a new appointment but will look at all options available in securing a professional coach who can continue the excellent work started by Steve, drive the club forward and take us into the Super League."
Fri Nov 21, 8:25am (UK)
Source: Hull Kingston Rovers
Hull Kingston Rovers have been left shocked by the decision of head coach Steve Linnane to resign from his post at the club just half-way through his two year contract at Craven Park.
With pre-season training now underway at the club and plans for the 2004 squad firmly in place the Rovers board were left stunned as Steve Linnane returned from a close season visit back home to Australia to notify the board of his decision to quit.
Linnane revealed family reasons were behind his decision to resign having not seen his wife in the past year including the birth of his baby daughter who are back in Australia. Linnane is expected to remain in control for the next week until a return flight can be booked.
The former Rochdale Hornets and Halifax Blue Sox coach had spent just a year at the helm of the club guiding them to a 4th place league finish and to within 80 minutes of a Grand Final appearance leaving the supporters with high expectations for the forthcoming year.
Rovers chief executive Nick Halafihi commented on the news: "We respect Steve's wishes and whilst thanking him for his efforts at Hull KR we wish him luck in the future but he will be sorely missed at Craven Park. It shows a lot of credit to Steve for travelling 12,000 miles to inform us of his decision."
Commenting on a potential replacement Nick Halafihi said: "We understand this is a crucial part of the pre-season but we already have a solid team in place off the field who can continue the training. We will not be making a rash decision on a new appointment but will look at all options available in securing a professional coach who can continue the excellent work started by Steve, drive the club forward and take us into the Super League."
