Ivan Cleary statement
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Sat 11 Aug 2018, 10:54 AM
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Wests Tigers Head Coach Ivan Cleary addressed the media this morning ahead of Sunday's game with the Canberra Raiders.
Read below what Cleary said in full:
"I have been very disappointed with the amount of misinformation surrounding myself and my family this week.
I intend to make this statement to clarify my position and following this statement I will not be taking any questions on the matter.
**Instead of; You are about to hear a carefully crafted statement that will gloss over the past couple of weeks or so and afterwards I will not be putting myself into a position where I have to lie or avoid a direct question.**
When I was approached by the Panthers, initially I had no idea that it was about coaching at the club. I was told at that meeting that the club were looking at the future of the Head Coach position.
**Plus; It wasn't a fleeting conversation on the topic, but I don't wish to offer any further information about it and definitely nothing specific.**
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I advised the Panthers of my ongoing contract statues with the Wests Tigers. I subsequently advised the Chair and CEO of the Wests Tigers **…... with very little detail......** of the discussions I had with the Panthers. I was as surprised as anyone on the announcement of the dismissal of Anthony Griffin.
I have not received any offer from the Panthers **.......as they have not sent me anything and as per my previous words, will not be revealing any terms or agreements discussed.......** , nor have I asked the Wests Tigers for a release. I am enjoying my contribution to the growth of this club.
Everyone associated with this club should be proud of the direction it is heading in. I am privileged to be a part of this journey and respect the contract I have with Wests Tigers. I respect all of the people, and supporters involved with this club, and I intend to honour this contract.
It is common knowledge that my son Nathan and I have acknowledged our desire to work together at some time. That remains the case.
Today I am absolutely focused on our match with Canberra and am now happy to take any questions on Sunday's game.
https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2018/08/11/ivan-cleary-statement/
This mornings statement was a PR exercise days in the making and glaring in just how little it actually said. I really can't see how anyone that no longer believes in the tooth fairy or similar cannot see straight through this charade.
If only we were all as smart and intelligent as you and then we would be able to see. ?
You’re entitled to your opinion but just remember we all have one.
I for one did not see the Ivan presser the way you have.
I am far from brilliant and have not seen the press conference, but for mine, it's content, or more importantly lack of it was well aimed.
As I cannot see that which you and others do, please inform me as to which issues pertaining to this past week or so that he actually addressed in that statement that make it any clearer than mud?