JoeD said:
And whats your suggestion Humphrey?
Id be happy with them targetting someone like Ivan Cleary. Someone who has proven Jersey Flegg or Premiers record. Someone who can draw some OS talent here. And quite frankly I dont think Kemp and Nikau will do that. Recruitment and ability to recruit has to be a big factor when selecting the next head coach
Why would you go for Nikau - while Waicoa Bay is doing OK
if youd base selection soley on doing the job at Bartercard level (and I wouldnt)then you'd go with Bernie Perenara whos' winning the comp and coached grand finalist last year or Blue McClennan who I believe is at Mt Albert this year after some solid grand finals with HBC. But then thats pretty scary stuff also
See since we dont have a Premier side or Jersey Flegg side in the comp we dont have a natural progression of coaches and managers - thats the worry with team management and players IMO
If Skinz is serious the likes of Phil Gould as a coach who could come in, clean up and leave would be ideal while we get the next long term coach in but thats unlikely
AND when alls said and done what Id like to avoid is:
*aiming too low when making the next appointment. Lets not be too home-townish
* making an appointment as bizarre as the year the NZRL gave the Kiwis to Gary Freeman - based soely on his record as a player, a nice guy and a coach of an Under 16 side
BUT JoeD I can be honest enough to say - I havent really got a flippin clue who can turn this around at the end of day (Im a night shift worker with enough time on my hands in the day to contemplate questions Ill never be asked to give answers to) -
the worry is however does Mick Watson
