At the awards night it was interesting that Benji thanked Ivan for bringing him back and didn't mention Madge at all. Again Maguire loses the dressing room so it would be a brave club to extend his contract when players are going backwards and recruitment of top players is non existent during his 2 years.
Benji can’t help himself bring up Old habits
I’m happy with this outcome. Previously we would sack the coach. Although there was the one time the club called his bluff which resulted in the superstar playing rugby union.
We can handle Madge getting some negative remarks from a few deputies during the near future.
I’m backing Madge because I believe he wants to win.
Edit, I believe he needs to win.
I believe if we keep Madge for the next 2 years this club will be on another level in regards to making finals football..he maybe a hard taskmaster but its a hard game where toughness,stamina and skill are at the highest peak..Madge knows how to win a premiership and he wants to win one at the WTs ...
Agree True, I know drill sargents don’t stay too long in the one spot, but I’m one of those people who think Madge is more than that. It’s essential to have a fit hard team first and foremost. It’s also essential, if we want to win that we have stability , both in the playing squad and coaching/training team. With that in mind, I would like Madge around for the next 5 years.
The worst one was Warren Ryan , say what you will but how many GFs did that bloke get his teams to, let alone win .
And it’s not like Craig Bellamy is a softy . He’s a drill sergeant as well. Also it turns out Madges biggest critic , Old Sammy boy , yea ,not that good of a bloke . And the dude who knives him , is not that good of a coach . Really the issue was roster regeneration, he was caught in a period between 2 generations . Bill Belliceck , just casts players off as soon as he THINKS they’re past it .
To me Madge seems like he’s getting through to the right players , and the others , arnt that great anyway .
