He’s got some big cojones (if this eventuates). He took us on at our worst period and now allegedly interested in a vulnerable Manly. He may have became a punching bag but I admire him more than I do Ivan Cleary right now, if not just for his transparency alone.
Didn’t like him as a coach for the simple fact he didn’t play JAC and Farah as well as let Taupau go but signed C Sironen for same amount anyway.
Good post - i never can understand the hate for JT - yes he was a pretty ordinary coach and made a few really bad decisions but he was also placed in an unenviable situation at WT with poor playing roster and no money or the power to recruit. And in the midst of the mess WT were in he got the team to 9th only 1 point out of the finals. 2018 Ivan gets the team to 9th but 6 points out of the finals and everyone salivates at what a great job he has done as coach. But, but Ivan changed the culture - yea right - and is now trying his hardest to destroy it.
In JTs best year he won less games than Ivan.I would be amazed if any club would be stupid enough to hire JT again unless they where planning to fold
I wouldn't sign him - just surprised at the hate for him - lot of it must be a personal dislike of the guy and what has happened in the past. As for his time at WT his coaching wasn't up to standard but i don't think thats enough reason for the level of hate for him on this forum.