Mark ONeill - new role at the Wests Tigers ..

[krayola]

All I know is this guy gave the captaincy to Princey in 2005 because he thought the team would work better that way. Not sure if injury forced his hand but he sure never made a fuss. Unlike some captains it wasn't about him but about the teams best interest.

The idea that Payten is his preferred coach sounds like a DT special to me.

 

[krayola]

All I know is this guy gave the captaincy to Princey in 2005 because he thought the team would work better that way. Not sure if injury forced his hand but he sure never made a fuss. Unlike some captains it wasn't about him but about the teams best interest.

The idea that Payten is his preferred coach sounds like a DT special to me.

 

[Benjirific]

All I know is this guy gave the captaincy to Princey in 2005 because he thought the team would work better that way. Not sure if injury forced his hand but he sure never made a fuss. Unlike some captains it wasn't about him but about the teams best interest.

The idea that Payten is his preferred coach sounds like a DT special to me.

O'Neill is a champion of a bloke and would be a great addition to our club in this role, but I think you're giving him a bit too much credit on this one. Sheens made the change when Buckets got hurt mid-way through the year & stayed with Prince when he returned, something O'Neill has never forgiven him for.

In regard to Payten, he is highly respected amongst the playing group, has had a decent apprenticeship in NYC (1 Premiership & 1 PF in 2 seasons) and had knows a lot of the youngsters in this group inside out. I know a lot of people are going on about a 'boys club' culture, but there is a lot to be said about having one of your own in charge. That is what good club cultures are built on, keeping strong leaders like O'Neill & Payten involved with the club.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

It's worked well for Manly in the past. But their culture is significantly different to ours.

 

[Russell]

Happy for O'Neill if he fits all the criteria.

Payten is an NRL rookie coach - just what we need!
He also was one of the "whiteanters" that got rid of Potter.

No thanks - I am sure we can do better if we need to. I think at this stage JT deserves his chance.

 

[Pawsandclaws]

All I know is this guy gave the captaincy to Princey in 2005 because he thought the team would work better that way. Not sure if injury forced his hand but he sure never made a fuss. Unlike some captains it wasn't about him but about the teams best interest.

The idea that Payten is his preferred coach sounds like a DT special to me.

O'Neill is a champion of a bloke and would be a great addition to our club in this role, but I think you're giving him a bit too much credit on this one. Sheens made the change when Buckets got hurt mid-way through the year & stayed with Prince when he returned, something O'Neill has never forgiven him for.

In regard to Payten, he is highly respected amongst the playing group, has had a decent apprenticeship in NYC (1 Premiership & 1 PF in 2 seasons) and had knows a lot of the youngsters in this group inside out. I know a lot of people are going on about a 'boys club' culture, but there is a lot to be said about having one of your own in charge. That is what good club cultures are built on, keeping strong leaders like O'Neill & Payten involved with the club.

Great post. O'Neill and Payten both command respect.

 

[Snake]

All I know is this guy gave the captaincy to Princey in 2005 because he thought the team would work better that way. Not sure if injury forced his hand but he sure never made a fuss. Unlike some captains it wasn't about him but about the teams best interest.

The idea that Payten is his preferred coach sounds like a DT special to me.

O'Neill is a champion of a bloke and would be a great addition to our club in this role, but I think you're giving him a bit too much credit on this one. Sheens made the change when Buckets got hurt mid-way through the year & stayed with Prince when he returned, something O'Neill has never forgiven him for.

In regard to Payten, he is highly respected amongst the playing group, has had a decent apprenticeship in NYC (1 Premiership & 1 PF in 2 seasons) and had knows a lot of the youngsters in this group inside out. I know a lot of people are going on about a 'boys club' culture, but there is a lot to be said about having one of your own in charge. That is what good club cultures are built on, keeping strong leaders like O'Neill & Payten involved with the club.

Great post. O'Neill and Payten both command respect.

Payten is a white ant and has No respect as a man never want him near this club EVER!

 

[southerntiger]

All I know is this guy gave the captaincy to Princey in 2005 because he thought the team would work better that way. Not sure if injury forced his hand but he sure never made a fuss. Unlike some captains it wasn't about him but about the teams best interest.

The idea that Payten is his preferred coach sounds like a DT special to me.

O'Neill is a champion of a bloke and would be a great addition to our club in this role, but I think you're giving him a bit too much credit on this one. Sheens made the change when Buckets got hurt mid-way through the year & stayed with Prince when he returned, something O'Neill has never forgiven him for.

In regard to Payten, he is highly respected amongst the playing group, has had a decent apprenticeship in NYC (1 Premiership & 1 PF in 2 seasons) and had knows a lot of the youngsters in this group inside out. I know a lot of people are going on about a 'boys club' culture, but there is a lot to be said about having one of your own in charge. That is what good club cultures are built on, keeping strong leaders like O'Neill & Payten involved with the club.

Great post. O'Neill and Payten both command respect.

Payten is a white ant and has No respect as a man never want him near this club EVER!

What do you base that on Snake? Actual knowledge or just the rumours that were around the club two years ago? I never put much stock in those rumours.

 

[krayola]

All I know is this guy gave the captaincy to Princey in 2005 because he thought the team would work better that way. Not sure if injury forced his hand but he sure never made a fuss. Unlike some captains it wasn't about him but about the teams best interest.

The idea that Payten is his preferred coach sounds like a DT special to me.

O'Neill is a champion of a bloke and would be a great addition to our club in this role, but I think you're giving him a bit too much credit on this one. Sheens made the change when Buckets got hurt mid-way through the year & stayed with Prince when he returned, something O'Neill has never forgiven him for.

In regard to Payten, he is highly respected amongst the playing group, has had a decent apprenticeship in NYC (1 Premiership & 1 PF in 2 seasons) and had knows a lot of the youngsters in this group inside out. I know a lot of people are going on about a 'boys club' culture, but there is a lot to be said about having one of your own in charge. That is what good club cultures are built on, keeping strong leaders like O'Neill & Payten involved with the club.

I take it you know both personally? I had heard the story told differently but thanks for the real take on O'Neill

 

[Harvey]

All I know is this guy gave the captaincy to Princey in 2005 because he thought the team would work better that way. Not sure if injury forced his hand but he sure never made a fuss. Unlike some captains it wasn't about him but about the teams best interest.

The idea that Payten is his preferred coach sounds like a DT special to me.

O'Neill is a champion of a bloke and would be a great addition to our club in this role, but I think you're giving him a bit too much credit on this one. Sheens made the change when Buckets got hurt mid-way through the year & stayed with Prince when he returned, something O'Neill has never forgiven him for.

In regard to Payten, he is highly respected amongst the playing group, has had a decent apprenticeship in NYC (1 Premiership & 1 PF in 2 seasons) and had knows a lot of the youngsters in this group inside out. I know a lot of people are going on about a 'boys club' culture, but there is a lot to be said about having one of your own in charge. That is what good club cultures are built on, keeping strong leaders like O'Neill & Payten involved with the club.

Not just good cultures built on that. If those people were part of a good culture at the club, they understand it and carry it on. If they were part of an ordinary culture at the club, what do they bring when they come back? Personally I do not want Payten anywhere near this club again. I am not saying he is a bad coach, just not what the tigers need at this point in time.

 

[supercoach]

If I had a permeant job with the NRL, I would think long and hard before chucking it in to take a job with any NRL club, but in particular our club. Clubs tend to create and axe jobs willy nilly, also although not as risky as being a coach, but your longevity still is based on the teams efforts on the park and most of the time you have no control over that.

I suppose the bottom line is aways dollars, but I would want at least double my present money at the NRL to take the role on at the Tigers

 

[gatorman]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-hand-former-skipper-mark-oneill-general-manager-role/news-story/34d0994857a7097a683783b59b9cd731

THE Wests Tigers have appointed 2005 premiership-winning captain Mark O’Neill in a general manager of football role for this year.
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O’Neill will assume a similar senior position to returning South Sydney supremo Shane Richardson and will be in charge of all recruitment, retention and the Tigers head coach.
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The appointment is expected to be welcomed by the Tigers playing roster, who all enjoy a strong rapport with the retired Tigers forward.

It was a tough decision for O’Neill, who had only recently been promoted at NRL headquarters as head of the match review committee.

 

[Geo]

Didn't see that coming…

Good appointment ...perhaps Pascoe can now go back to doing his actual job of growing the business and brand...

 

[supercoach]

He is either being paid a motza or is just a Weststigers tragic. You have a very secure job at HQ and chuck it in to join our mob where jobs and people come and go every time the wind changes. Anyway the bottom line is we got a very good person for the job,let's hope Pascoe and the board back him to the hilt

 

[MacDougall]

He must be a handy corporate man if he just got promoted to head of the match review committee. I thought I saw him in those NRL bunker propaganda vids.

At least we'll have one bloke in an influential position that cares for the club. I couldn't think of anyone who cares more about the Wests Tigers than Mark O'Neill. Heartwarming acquisition tbh.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

He wasn't the premiership winning captain. The media need to sell the steak with some sizzle though I suppose.

 

[MacDougall]

He was captain for most of the season though. But yeah wasn't at crunch time which was a bit sad for him tbh. I'm not sure Prince being the captain was the difference.

 

[Fade_To_Black]

Classic Telegraph…."premiership-winning captain". Buckets must of been taking a whizz then when Prince jumped onto the dais and hoisted the trophy.

Superb addition to our club,you can never have too many people of Mark's standing and integrity around your club. He is one of only a couple of bona-fide WT legends,he was an inspirational winner on the field hope he brings some of that staunchness to our young cubs.
The fact that he chose his beloved club over a gig with the NRL speaks volumes. Glad to have you back around our club Buckets, hope that you can revitalize our club from the top down and get us back into the elite.

 

[westTAHger]

Congrats on your appointment " Buckets'.
Best of luck with your endeavours.
I have no doubt that you will help guide wests-tigers away from being a laughing stock, and become a successful and respected organisation

 

[TopTiger]

He was captain for most of the season though. But yeah wasn't at crunch time which was a bit sad for him tbh. I'm not sure Prince being the captain was the difference.

When ONeil returned from injury Prince maintained the captaincy. I'm sure part of the reasoning was to entice Prince to re-sign with the club given that he would be the captain as long as he stayed at the club, we all know how that turned out!!