It was Des all along coaching thread

[niccipops]

This will be Toddy when Des is announced as Manly's coach.

 

[BOZO]

This will be Toddy when Des is announced as Manly's coach.
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Poor Toddy
He sht his pants again

 

[Harvies elbow]

What spin will the Barrett sympathisers attempt to put on this one? I’ve admired their efforts over the last couple of days... waving their flags about furiously in an attempt to put some wind into the sails of a sinking ship...

But he was so courageous in pointing out how terrible the Penn's were , like we didn't know already.
He was a martyr to the cause blah blah blah.
Of course it had nothing to do with him resigning to take the riff job before Gus pulled the rug out from under him and leaving him without a job, and unemployable because he's hopeless.
No nothing to do with that he's a great guy.
If he just f*cked off I wouldn't bag him again but whilst he's here he's fair game.
Nutshell:
He brought *nothing to the club.

*Except furniture...

 

[BOZO]

But he was so courageous in pointing out how terrible the Penn's were , like we didn't know already.
He was a martyr to the cause blah blah blah.
Of course it had nothing to do with him resigning to take the riff job before Gus pulled the rug out from under him and leaving him without a job, and unemployable because he's hopeless.
No nothing to do with that he's a great guy.
If he just f*cked off I wouldn't bag him again but whilst he's here he's fair game.
Nutshell:
He brought *nothing to the club.

*Except furniture...

Even the furniture were crap bunnings quality

 

[Pittwater Legend]

Let's not let it slide that the same arko supported Toovey being sacked in 2015.

I won't forget. Arko is a legend but it didn't feel right that someone who was retired was advocating for the replacing of a much loved and successful champion who had so much left to give.

 

[manly al]

Even the furniture were crap bunnings quality

What ? even the furniture was not worth saving / Things were approaching rock bottom .

 

[kurrieagle]

A non former manly player as coach - Australia says never again !

 

[kurrieagle]

I won't forget. Arko is a legend but it didn't feel right that someone who was retired was advocating for the replacing of a much loved and successful champion with so much left to give.

Sometimes older people say silly things , i know i do

 

[Shoe1]

But he was so courageous in pointing out how terrible the Penn's were , like we didn't know already.
He was a martyr to the cause blah blah blah.
Of course it had nothing to do with him resigning to take the riff job before Gus pulled the rug out from under him and leaving him without a job, and unemployable because he's hopeless.
No nothing to do with that he's a great guy.
If he just f*cked off I wouldn't bag him again but whilst he's here he's fair game.
Nutshell:
He brought *nothing to the club.

*Except furniture...

We can’t win a game, hmm I’ll blame the owners. But first I’ll sign an extended contract.

 

[lurker]

Based on the state of the club and current form, I reckon we need Des a little more than he needs us. Probably still being paid by the Dogs, and knocked back the NZ job before Madge took it

I might be in the minority but I reckon des needs us more than we need him. I think without manly he wouldn’t get another nrl gig after what he did to Canterbury. Whereas there are several other coaching options including tooves if we want manly blood

Unfortunately Arko the self absorbed millenials of today's players don't share our views of fierce club loyalty and spilling blood for colours and emblem. They're only interested in their "product" or brand name and will sell it to the highest bidder. Ofcourse they ned to get the most out of their careers but at some point you'd think they'd play for more than just the highest $$ bidder.

I don’t think it’s a millennial thing, it’s a professional sport thing. Clubs have no loyalty to players just like more companies have no loyalty to their staff. It’s all about what have you done for me lately. Look at the way fans turn on players (Ben hunt).

It would be hard to feel loyal to a club when you make a mistake and everyone starts bagging you. The beauty of it back in the day is that you never knew what the average punter was saying to each other in a pub and very few people would ever say it to your face.

Now keyboard warriors get on here or twitter, or other social media and just rip in. But they’re gutless in that if they meet the player in person they become deferential almost haha

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I supported Barrett for some 2 and a bit years.

Not because I thought he was the greatest coach ever only because as a rookie coach , and dealing with what was in year 1 and 3 a bad injury situation.

But he lost me during the early parts of 2018 with some really dumb selections and bench options , clearly HE WASN’T LEARNING.

Then the Jackson Hastings debacle , and it’s clear the kid can play , actually really play and would have been at the time what we needed.

The excuse “ the kids got issues “ and “ doesn’t get on with key players” means he allowed the lunatics to run the asylum!!

A decent coach would have said , he’s playing , get the **** over it!!!

And then when the injuries got worse and our year was done not giving some young guns a shot and persevering with them for more than one game if he did!

Look I think his heart was in it so I’m not going to be as critical as some but he was in massively over his head and with that useless lump Cartwrong just laughing when things got tough he was on a hiding to nothing.

But his actions of the last month or two are those that speak loudest, and the ones we have ALL heard.

In saying all that, good riddance and don’t forget to shut the door on the way out!!

 

[ricardo]

Cartwright, to his credit, has said nothing over this period. I don't think he's all that bad. No idea how he'd go as head coach of this rabble, but maybe good as an assistant to a really good coach? Cowboys went well with him there. Yes his time at the Titans was unproductive but I'm prepared to overlook that as they are the Titans.

 

[BOZO]

I supported Barrett for some 2 and a bit years.

Not because I thought he was the greatest coach ever only because as a rookie coach , and dealing with what was in year 1 and 3 a bad injury situation.

But he lost me during the early parts of 2018 with some really dumb selections and bench options , clearly HE WASN’T LEARNING.

Then the Jackson Hastings debacle , and it’s clear the kid can play , actually really play and would have been at the time what we needed.

The excuse “ the kids got issues “ and “ doesn’t get on with key players” means he allowed the lunatics to run the asylum!!

A decent coach would have said , he’s playing , get the **** over it!!!

And then when the injuries got worse and our year was done not giving some young guns a shot and persevering with them for more than one game if he did!

Look I think his heart was in it so I’m not going to be as critical as some but he was in massively over his head and with that useless lump Cartwrong just laughing when things got tough he was on a hiding to nothing.

But his actions of the last month or two are those that speak loudest, and the ones we have ALL heard.

In saying all that, good riddance and don’t forget to shut the door on the way out!!

You are right @Mark from Brisbane
To quote you "clearly HE WASN’T LEARNING." end quote
Over Trent's time we were not progressing we were declining
Sinking down to the perils of mediocrity and just like rats do when the ship starts sinking, Trent decided to jump ship

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Having introduced myself to Carty at Dee Why Beach the day before our trial game at Rat Park against Northern Pride Feb 2016 I found him incredibly friendly and polite and he was happy to talk to a complete stranger who had introduced himself as a Tragic Eagle. I can understand why the players like him.

 

[BOZO]

Having introduced myself to Carty at Dee Why Beach the day before our trial game at Rat Park against Northern Pride Feb 2016 I found him incredibly friendly and polite and he was happy to talk to a complete stranger who had introduced himself as a Tragic Eagle. I can understand why the players like him.

Winning in sport is not about nice guys . No sentiment what so ever . Winning is all about guys that deliver .

 

[The Who]

Winning is all about guys that deliver .

Easy. We'll just recruit players from the Post Office staff.

 

[malroon]

Winning in sport is not about nice guys . No sentiment what so ever . Winning is all about guys that deliver .

you only have to watch Bellamy in the coach's box to see that...

 

[BOZO]

Easy. We'll just recruit players from the Post Office staff.

You were just too good for me there feathered friend . Very clever !

 

[BOZO]

you only have to watch Bellamy in the coach's box to see that...

Yes !!! There is a borderline between showing your players that your mates and what really maters .
Never cross that fcking border line that separates success and failure

 

[malroon]

Yes !!! There is a borderline between showing your players that your mates and what really maters .
Never cross that fcking border line that separates success and failure

there is a very old saying, "familiarity breeds contempt "....