2019 Coaching saga -Thread

[NT_Tiger]

Penrith Panthers is delighted to announce Ivan Cleary has joined the club as NRL head coach on a five-year deal.

The 47-year-old returns to Panthers following a successful two-year stint at Wests Tigers.

Cleary previously coached Panthers between 2012 and 2015, guiding the club to a Preliminary Final appearance in 2014.

"I am very fond of Wests Tigers and all its people," Cleary said.

"I enjoyed my time there and it is a club heading in the right direction.

"I would like to thank Justin Pascoe and Marina Go for their professionalism throughout.

"I am honoured to be back as head coach of Panthers and very much look forward to being part of the future journey.

**"Personally I had a feeling of unfinished business with a club and a community** that my family and I enjoy a strong connection with, from grassroots through to NRL players, staff and management.

"We have raised our family in the community for a number of years and are proud to call it home."

Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher said the Panthers Board is confident Cleary will help the club achieve its full potential on and off the field.

"The Panthers Board is delighted with the appointment of Ivan Cleary as head coach for the next five years," Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher said.

"The talent and depth in our playing squad means our club is well-placed to push for a premiership and we believe Ivan is the coach to take us there.

"Our players and staff have always maintained immense respect for Ivan, which speaks volumes about the quality of his character.

"It is with a renewed sense of excitement that we look forward to the 2019 NRL season and beyond."

Cameron Ciraldo and Peter Wallace will take on NRL assistant coach responsibilities at Panthers in 2019, with pre-season training officially commencing on Monday 12 November.

I reckon you're going to carry that one to the end of time Ivan.

 

[happy_tiger]

And then there was one

Trent Barrett

Cmon down

 

[kiwitiger]

https://twitter.com/tyhrblue/status/1056689194393755648

Australian spinners ranked

1\. Shane Warne
2\. Gus Gould
3\. Stu MacGill
4\. Richie Benaud

Tiger O'Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett will fuming in their graves

In fairness clarrie was a Wellington boy born and bred. More kiwi than aussie

 

[happy_tiger]

https://twitter.com/tyhrblue/status/1056689194393755648

Australian spinners ranked

1\. Shane Warne
2\. Gus Gould
3\. Stu MacGill
4\. Richie Benaud

Tiger O'Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett will fuming in their graves

In fairness clarrie was a Wellington boy born and bred. More kiwi than aussie

Like Split Enz ,Russell Crowe , Brad Thorn :laughing:

You blokes need to stop trying to steal Australian Icons , getting worse than Qld :wink:

 

[kiwitiger]

https://twitter.com/tyhrblue/status/1056689194393755648

Australian spinners ranked

1\. Shane Warne
2\. Gus Gould
3\. Stu MacGill
4\. Richie Benaud

Tiger O'Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett will fuming in their graves

In fairness clarrie was a Wellington boy born and bred. More kiwi than aussie

Like Split Enz ,Russell Crowe , Brad Thorn :laughing:

You blokes need to stop trying to steal Australian Icons , getting worse than Qld :wink:

Oh you can keep rusty. Don't worry about that. Phar lap and pavlova I'll go to war over.

 

[happy_tiger]

Tiger O'Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett will fuming in their graves

In fairness clarrie was a Wellington boy born and bred. More kiwi than aussie

Like Split Enz ,Russell Crowe , Brad Thorn :laughing:

You blokes need to stop trying to steal Australian Icons , getting worse than Qld :wink:

Oh you can keep rusty. Don't worry about that. Phar lap and pavlova I'll go to war over.

Funny I watched the movie Secretariat last night and decided to see what the critics thought were the top 10 racehorses of all time were

The two I checked had Phar Lap rated 3rd and 4th respectively

No issues with that , great horse , but one had a Top 50 …...Makybe Diva can't make the Top 50 let alone top 10 :crazy

 

[clokan]

https://twitter.com/tyhrblue/status/1056689194393755648

Australian spinners ranked

1\. Shane Warne
2\. Gus Gould
3\. Stu MacGill
4\. Richie Benaud

Those best at spinning s….
1\. Gus Gould
2\. Ivan Cleary
3\. John Ribot
4\. Ben Elias

 

[Yossarian]

In fairness clarrie was a Wellington boy born and bred. More kiwi than aussie

Like Split Enz ,Russell Crowe , Brad Thorn :laughing:

You blokes need to stop trying to steal Australian Icons , getting worse than Qld :wink:

Oh you can keep rusty. Don't worry about that. Phar lap and pavlova I'll go to war over.

Funny I watched the movie Secretariat last night and decided to see what the critics thought were the top 10 racehorses of all time were

The two I checked had Phar Lap rated 3rd and 4th respectively

No issues with that , great horse , but one had a Top 50 …...Makybe Diva can't make the Top 50 let alone top 10 :crazy

Probably because Makybe Diva isn't in the top 10 in Australia. She's a handicapper with one good WFA season. Failed in Japan.

 

[Lauren]

I am honoured to be back as head coach of Panthers and very much look forward to being part of the future journey.

This is the exact reason why I think he’s a coward. He hid behind his son all year (while with us) and used it to justify any of his actions yet now talks about the unfinished business that he had with Penrith.
I hope Crawley keeps up his stage 5 clinging cos I’m living for this Crawley v Ivan battle.

 

[The_Patriot]

What about the unfinished business at this club?

 

[Knuckles]

Bout time we got Wests Tigers legends to comment on things Wests Tigers a welcome change..Richards opinion especially..

Now Benny you are truely redundant…

Have to agree with that …. had a bellyful of backdoor Benny

 

[tiger_one]

What about the unfinished business at this club?

You're using far too much commonsense (and integrity).

 

[Nucky_Thompson]

I am honoured to be back as head coach of Panthers and very much look forward to being part of the future journey.

This is the exact reason why I think he’s a coward. He hid behind his son all year (while with us) and used it to justify any of his actions yet now talks about the unfinished business that he had with Penrith.
I hope Crawley keeps up his stage 5 clinging cos I’m living for this Crawley v Ivan battle.

These comments are unbelievable.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

I hope we will finally sign a few aggressive and powerful forwards 😛ray: , without additional 2 props, 2nd rower and lock, the change of coach will make buckley's change :bash

 

[swag_tiger]

What about the unfinished business at this club?

Too much work for Ivan.

 

[The_Patriot]

What about the unfinished business at this club?

Too much work for Ivan.

So its not really Ivan The Terrible as people are suggesting its more Ivan The I Couldnt Be Bothered :slight_smile:

 

[WT2K]

Pascoe will be on Big Sports Breakfast tomorrow morning.

 

[tiger05premier]

Pascoe will be on Big Sports Breakfast tomorrow morning.

Do you know what time?

 

[WT2K]

Pascoe will be on Big Sports Breakfast tomorrow morning.

Do you know what time?

No time given for pascoe just that he'll be on.
https://twitter.com/BigSportsBrekky/status/1056826799995314177?s=19

 

[palms]

What about the unfinished business at this club?

Too much work for Ivan.

He'll have to walk from his Panthers contract in 3yrs time to finish the unfinished business he never finished here… And then leave the Tigers to.. Well you get the picture.