Sheens Promised To Resign

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Article by Josh Massoud September 22
UNDER-fire Tigers coach Tim Sheens gave club power brokers a verbal commitment to stand down if the team failed to qualify for this year's finals.
The 61-year-old's exit is expected to be negotiated in the coming days, following Thursday night's board meeting about his future.

It's understood the overwhelming majority of Tigers directors voted in favour of taking a new direction, despite Sheens having two seasons to run on his current deal.

The board were concerned over how the Tigers crashed out of premiership contention, winning just three of their final 11 matches. The consensus is that senior players are stale after spending their entire careers under the same coach, and badly need a fresh voice.

Sheens stands to earn a further $1 million until the end of 2014, but Wests simply don't have the funds to afford a full pay out.

As well as meeting Sheens yesterday for further negotiations toward a mutual split, Tigers officials are also seeking to raise more money or even shift him to an alternate role such as coaching co-ordinator.

Their plight will be aided immeasurably should New Zealand offer Sheens the vacant coaching post in Auckland, however it's not clear whether the veteran is keen to relocate across the Tasman.

Missing the top eight has put strain on the Tigers' budget, which was already stretched thanks to the financial woes of half-benefactor Balmain Leagues Club.

But the team's absence from the finals has also reminded high-ranking Tigers officials of a promise Sheens made early last year, when his tenure was renewed amid speculation of a return to Penrith.

"Tim told people at the club that he would step down if the team failed to reach the finals," a well-placed Tigers source said. "That's now happened, and there's a feeling that he should uphold his word." The statement was never made at board level, nor is it contractually binding.

In the wake of Thursday night's meeting, Tigers CEO Steve Humphreys confirmed Sheens' position was under review and that a decision would be made swiftly.

He declined to comment when contacted last night.

Should the Tigers reach an agreement with Sheens over the weekend, Sea Eagles assistant coach Matt Parish is favoured to lead the joint venture next season.

Sheens' assistant Peter Gentle - now at Hull FC - is also a chance.

But the future of current football staff, including recruitment manager Warren McDonnell and strength coach Brian Hyder, will be subject to review as well.

Unless he loses support from above, Humphreys will continue despite questions over the past month about recruitment and finances.

The board were critical of Beau Ryan's loss, given his marketability, and now want more input into player retention.
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@tigersrule4life said:
Hopefully his a good as gone which i think it is cant wait for the new coach.

Yes I agree but am a bit concerned about the selection of a new coach.
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The second last line in this article is what worrys me

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/call-on-tim-sheenss-future-splits-wests-tigers-playing-group/story-e6frfgbo-1226479116304
 
I agree Watto. The coach is the one who is judged so the coach should choose the players he ewants. I wouldnt coach a team unless i had control of recruitment
 
The board should have no say in the nuts and bolts of player movements.
 
Well the board can have control over which players are retained etc, but the bottom line is….if the coach doesn't like the player for whatever reason then he isn't gonna get a game so there would be no point in retaining them anyhow. It is a merry-go-round.
 
Which player was it at manly the board and coach was arguing over a few years back?

Christ, Dennis Burgess and Dawny having a say on recruiting…...we may see jason martin and ian roberts back
 
@Tiger Watto said:
Everyone should live in fear of that last line in the article!!!

Yes we should. What a disaster that would be.
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Who the hell was the board member? seen walking into the meeting last Thursday night with the silver rug? Looked like Werzel Gummidge from that ABC show years ago. I have no idea who that fella is.
 
LOL Dennis Burgess

He brought Willie manu to the club

![](http://www.westsashfield.com.au/ContentFiles/WestsAshfield/Images/2.%20About%20Wests/Dennis%20Burgess.jpg)
 
@innsaneink said:
LOL Dennis Burgess

He brought Willie manu to the club

![](http://www.westsashfield.com.au/ContentFiles/WestsAshfield/Images/2.%20About%20Wests/Dennis%20Burgess.jpg)

Aaahh, thanks for that. I thought it was Richard Wilkins wandering in to do a piece for the Today Show. He looks like a different sort of character that is for sure. Have never heard of him, what is his background to the club do you know?
 
No idea how he first got involved with Wests

Denny Burgess is a singer/bass player from successful 60s bands that include The Throb, Masters Apprentices, and The Whispers. In the 70s and early 80s, Denny spent 11 years living in London, where he performed with a variety of UK groups such as Ginger and the George Hatcher Band.
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After returning to Australia, Denny and his drummer brother Colin Burgess (AC/DC, Masters Apprentices), played together for some years in His Majesty, Blackboard Jungle and Good Time Charlie. In 2001 a documentary about the 2 brothers’ lives in music, entitled The Comeback Kings, was made by Carson Arts Management, and narrated by James Valentine. Denny was also signed to Warner Chappell Music as a songwriter. These days, the Burgess brothers still perform occasionally with their band BurgessBurgess.
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Previously on the National Board of the Music Managers Forum (MMF), Denny is currently Chairman of the Australian Songwriters Association (ASA), Vice Chairman and honorary Treasurer of the Association of Artists Managers (AAM), and Chairman of the Australian Songwriters Official National Group (ASONG). He now heads Denny Burgess Management and Regal Records, an independent label that explored the South-East Asian market in the 90’s and these days releases young original bands. Denny is also an active member of both the Association of Independent Record Labels (AIR), and music industry benevolent group Support Act Limited (SAL). He also has sporting and corporate interests as a Director of Wests Tigers Rugby League Club, Wests Ashfield Leagues, and Western Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club. In addition, Denny is on the Board of Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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The latest acquisition of Burgess Ventures is Hotsource.com.au, the Australian internet site for all things music! Denny committed to making it the most useful and active place for the general Australian music community to interact.
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As owner and Managing Director of A Red Letter Day (Event Management), Denny enjoys the variety and excitement of the many shows run by this company. He draws from his 30 years experience in showbusiness and entertainment, and his passion for 'a superb show', to provide professional excellence at the best price for A Red Letter Day clientele.
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http://www.aredletterday.com.au/who_are_we_dennis.html
 
Sheens says "If we don't make the 8 in 2012 ,I'll step down "

Step 1 Get it in writing

Step 2 Get it in writing

Step 3 GET IT In WRITING

Save ourselves a heap of money and pain
 
If written contracts have no value what chance does a verbal one have.
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@innsaneink said:
No idea how he first got involved with Wests

Denny Burgess is a singer/bass player from successful 60s bands that include The Throb, Masters Apprentices, and The Whispers. In the 70s and early 80s, Denny spent 11 years living in London, where he performed with a variety of UK groups such as Ginger and the George Hatcher Band.
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After returning to Australia, Denny and his drummer brother Colin Burgess (AC/DC, Masters Apprentices), played together for some years in His Majesty, Blackboard Jungle and Good Time Charlie. In 2001 a documentary about the 2 brothers’ lives in music, entitled The Comeback Kings, was made by Carson Arts Management, and narrated by James Valentine. Denny was also signed to Warner Chappell Music as a songwriter. These days, the Burgess brothers still perform occasionally with their band BurgessBurgess.
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Previously on the National Board of the Music Managers Forum (MMF), Denny is currently Chairman of the Australian Songwriters Association (ASA), Vice Chairman and honorary Treasurer of the Association of Artists Managers (AAM), and Chairman of the Australian Songwriters Official National Group (ASONG). He now heads Denny Burgess Management and Regal Records, an independent label that explored the South-East Asian market in the 90’s and these days releases young original bands. Denny is also an active member of both the Association of Independent Record Labels (AIR), and music industry benevolent group Support Act Limited (SAL). He also has sporting and corporate interests as a Director of Wests Tigers Rugby League Club, Wests Ashfield Leagues, and Western Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club. In addition, Denny is on the Board of Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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The latest acquisition of Burgess Ventures is Hotsource.com.au, the Australian internet site for all things music! Denny committed to making it the most useful and active place for the general Australian music community to interact.
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As owner and Managing Director of A Red Letter Day (Event Management), Denny enjoys the variety and excitement of the many shows run by this company. He draws from his 30 years experience in showbusiness and entertainment, and his passion for 'a superb show', to provide professional excellence at the best price for A Red Letter Day clientele.
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http://www.aredletterday.com.au/who_are_we_dennis.html

Thanks for the info mate. How are boards put together? I would've thought that primarily it would be made up of people who have past history with the club involved, he seems like a choice right out of left field.
 

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