Panthers offer Sheens $2m deal
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fergiefurr
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@shiretiger said:
thats exactly what i thought
going off his body language and general uneasiness in response to the question he is either gone or very seriously considering it
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Wests Tigers NRL coach Tim Sheens has asked for time to consider his future after receiving a big-money offer, believed to be from Penrith.
Sheens, in his ninth season at the Tigers, has vacillated over his future for weeks and it is understood the Panthers have tabled an offer which could prise him away from the club he led to the 2005 premiership.
If he does decide to return to Penrith at season's end, it would represent a homecoming of sorts for the four-time premiership winner.
Sheens played his entire first grade career at Penrith and began his premiership coaching career at the club in 1984, spending four years at the helm of the Panthers and leading the club to its first finals series in 1985 before switching to Canberra.
Penrith is on the look-out for a coach from next season after informing Matthew Elliott his contract would not be extended.
Former St George Illawarra coach Nathan Brown was believed to be the front-runner for the job but he has been usurped by Sheens.
It is understood Brown could be offered the job if Sheens declines.
[Source](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/tim-sheens-ponders-panthers-coaching-offer/story-e6frg7mf-1226045752878)
Sheens, in his ninth season at the Tigers, has vacillated over his future for weeks and it is understood the Panthers have tabled an offer which could prise him away from the club he led to the 2005 premiership.
If he does decide to return to Penrith at season's end, it would represent a homecoming of sorts for the four-time premiership winner.
Sheens played his entire first grade career at Penrith and began his premiership coaching career at the club in 1984, spending four years at the helm of the Panthers and leading the club to its first finals series in 1985 before switching to Canberra.
Penrith is on the look-out for a coach from next season after informing Matthew Elliott his contract would not be extended.
Former St George Illawarra coach Nathan Brown was believed to be the front-runner for the job but he has been usurped by Sheens.
It is understood Brown could be offered the job if Sheens declines.
[Source](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/tim-sheens-ponders-panthers-coaching-offer/story-e6frg7mf-1226045752878)
Captain_Awesome
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AUSTRALIAN coach Tim Sheens has been offered a $2 million four-year deal to quit Wests Tigers and join his old club Penrith.
And The Daily Telegraph has learned **Wests Tigers' management has set a weekend deadline for Sheens to decide his future.**
**Insiders are suggesting Sheens' offer from Penrith is worth about $500,000 a year - big money for a club supposedly battling financial problems.**
**The Wests Tigers board rubber-stamped Sheens' extension at the club nearly two weeks ago, but that contract was never signed. Wests Tigers' deal for Sheens is worth $410,000 a season over four years - two more as coach and an additional two as Tigers' coaching director.**
Just last week, English powerhouse Wigan also had a nibble at Sheens.
For weeks now Sheens has been close to committing to the Tigers, but the Panthers offer may gazump them.
Penrith's board this week told coach Matt Elliott his contract would not be renewed after this season. It seems likely Elliott will head to England, possibly with Salford.
Wests Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys said: "Tim and I spoke at length [Tuesday] about this. We agreed it would
be best to have an outcome this week. I am not sure what that outcome will be but I am sure we will get a decision this week," Humphreys added."I am confident Tim will stay but other clubs have shown interest in lucrative terms. Tim will weigh that up and we will see what happens."
**Asked if Wests Tigers has a plan B, Humphreys said: "Not really, although we do have three well-credentialled coaches at the club [Steve Folkes, Grant Jones and Peter Gentle].**
"Each of these three would come into consideration. We are a strong club with a strong roster.
"I don't think we would have much trouble recruiting a coach. But hopefully Tim will stay and all that will be academic."
Sheens would be welcomed home with open arms by Panthers fans. He is a Penrith stalwart who coached the Panthers to the club's first finals series in 1985.He coached Penrith between 1984 and 1987 before linking with Canberra.
He is also an ex-Panthers prop, playing 166 first-grade games between 1970-1982.
Other coaches in the mix at Penrith include current assistant Steve Georgallis, Nathan Brown, Mick Potter and Ricky Stuart.
Manly coach Des Hasler, a former Panthers halfback, had been quietly touted but he is ready to accept a new deal keeping him at Brook- vale through to 2014.
Panthers players have vowed to turn their season around for Elliott, starting with the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-coach-tim-sheens-offered-2m-over-four-years-to-coach-penrith/story-e6frfgbo-1226045917058
And The Daily Telegraph has learned **Wests Tigers' management has set a weekend deadline for Sheens to decide his future.**
**Insiders are suggesting Sheens' offer from Penrith is worth about $500,000 a year - big money for a club supposedly battling financial problems.**
**The Wests Tigers board rubber-stamped Sheens' extension at the club nearly two weeks ago, but that contract was never signed. Wests Tigers' deal for Sheens is worth $410,000 a season over four years - two more as coach and an additional two as Tigers' coaching director.**
Just last week, English powerhouse Wigan also had a nibble at Sheens.
For weeks now Sheens has been close to committing to the Tigers, but the Panthers offer may gazump them.
Penrith's board this week told coach Matt Elliott his contract would not be renewed after this season. It seems likely Elliott will head to England, possibly with Salford.
Wests Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys said: "Tim and I spoke at length [Tuesday] about this. We agreed it would
be best to have an outcome this week. I am not sure what that outcome will be but I am sure we will get a decision this week," Humphreys added."I am confident Tim will stay but other clubs have shown interest in lucrative terms. Tim will weigh that up and we will see what happens."
**Asked if Wests Tigers has a plan B, Humphreys said: "Not really, although we do have three well-credentialled coaches at the club [Steve Folkes, Grant Jones and Peter Gentle].**
"Each of these three would come into consideration. We are a strong club with a strong roster.
"I don't think we would have much trouble recruiting a coach. But hopefully Tim will stay and all that will be academic."
Sheens would be welcomed home with open arms by Panthers fans. He is a Penrith stalwart who coached the Panthers to the club's first finals series in 1985.He coached Penrith between 1984 and 1987 before linking with Canberra.
He is also an ex-Panthers prop, playing 166 first-grade games between 1970-1982.
Other coaches in the mix at Penrith include current assistant Steve Georgallis, Nathan Brown, Mick Potter and Ricky Stuart.
Manly coach Des Hasler, a former Panthers halfback, had been quietly touted but he is ready to accept a new deal keeping him at Brook- vale through to 2014.
Panthers players have vowed to turn their season around for Elliott, starting with the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-coach-tim-sheens-offered-2m-over-four-years-to-coach-penrith/story-e6frfgbo-1226045917058
Discussion_Bot
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Australian coach Tim Sheens has been offered a $2 million four-year deal to quit Wests Tigers and join his old club Penrith. And The Daily Telegraph has learned Wests Tigers' management has set a weekend deadline for Sheens to decide his future.
Insiders are suggesting Sheens' offer from Penrith is worth about $500,000 a year - big money for a club supposedly battling financial problems.
The Wests Tigers board rubber-stamped Sheens' extension at the club nearly two weeks ago, but that contract was never signed. Wests Tigers' deal for Sheens is worth $410,000 a season over four years - two more as coach and an additional two as Tigers' coaching director.
Just last week, English powerhouse Wigan also had a nibble at Sheens.For weeks now Sheens has been close to committing to the Tigers, but the Panthers offer may gazump them.
Penrith's board this week told coach Matt Elliott his contract would not be renewed after this season. It seems likely Elliott will head to England, possibly with Salford.
Wests Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys said: "Tim and I spoke at length [Tuesday] about this. We agreed it would
be best to have an outcome this week. I am not sure what that outcome will be but I am sure we will get a decision this week," Humphreys added."I am confident Tim will stay but other clubs have shown interest in lucrative terms. Tim will weigh that up and we will see what happens."
Asked if Wests Tigers has a plan B, Humphreys said: "Not really, although we do have three well-credentialled coaches at the club [Steve Folkes, Grant Jones and Peter Gentle].
"Each of these three would come into consideration. We are a strong club with a strong roster.
"I don't think we would have much trouble recruiting a coach. But hopefully Tim will stay and all that will be academic."
Sheens would be welcomed home with open arms by Panthers fans. He is a Penrith stalwart who coached the Panthers to the club's first finals series in 1985.He coached Penrith between 1984 and 1987 before linking with Canberra.
He is also an ex-Panthers prop, playing 166 first-grade games between 1970-1982.
Other coaches in the mix at Penrith include current assistant Steve Georgallis, Nathan Brown, Mick Potter and Ricky Stuart.
Manly coach Des Hasler, a former Panthers halfback, had been quietly touted but he is ready to accept a new deal keeping him at Brook- vale through to 2014.
Panthers players have vowed to turn their season around for Elliott, starting with the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday.
[Source](http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-coach-tim-sheens-offered-2m-over-four-years-to-coach-penrith/story-e6frfgbo-1226045917058)
Insiders are suggesting Sheens' offer from Penrith is worth about $500,000 a year - big money for a club supposedly battling financial problems.
The Wests Tigers board rubber-stamped Sheens' extension at the club nearly two weeks ago, but that contract was never signed. Wests Tigers' deal for Sheens is worth $410,000 a season over four years - two more as coach and an additional two as Tigers' coaching director.
Just last week, English powerhouse Wigan also had a nibble at Sheens.For weeks now Sheens has been close to committing to the Tigers, but the Panthers offer may gazump them.
Penrith's board this week told coach Matt Elliott his contract would not be renewed after this season. It seems likely Elliott will head to England, possibly with Salford.
Wests Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys said: "Tim and I spoke at length [Tuesday] about this. We agreed it would
be best to have an outcome this week. I am not sure what that outcome will be but I am sure we will get a decision this week," Humphreys added."I am confident Tim will stay but other clubs have shown interest in lucrative terms. Tim will weigh that up and we will see what happens."
Asked if Wests Tigers has a plan B, Humphreys said: "Not really, although we do have three well-credentialled coaches at the club [Steve Folkes, Grant Jones and Peter Gentle].
"Each of these three would come into consideration. We are a strong club with a strong roster.
"I don't think we would have much trouble recruiting a coach. But hopefully Tim will stay and all that will be academic."
Sheens would be welcomed home with open arms by Panthers fans. He is a Penrith stalwart who coached the Panthers to the club's first finals series in 1985.He coached Penrith between 1984 and 1987 before linking with Canberra.
He is also an ex-Panthers prop, playing 166 first-grade games between 1970-1982.
Other coaches in the mix at Penrith include current assistant Steve Georgallis, Nathan Brown, Mick Potter and Ricky Stuart.
Manly coach Des Hasler, a former Panthers halfback, had been quietly touted but he is ready to accept a new deal keeping him at Brook- vale through to 2014.
Panthers players have vowed to turn their season around for Elliott, starting with the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday.
[Source](http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-coach-tim-sheens-offered-2m-over-four-years-to-coach-penrith/story-e6frfgbo-1226045917058)
Balmain_Bug
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I revealed exclusively on this forum Sheens offer was only $400k plus. Interesting as his 2009-2011 contract was more. (Believed to be $450k)
Another scoop by the Bug !!
I mentioned the reduction was interesting as Veteran coach price tags were rising and his was falling.
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God I am excited !!!!
Another scoop by the Bug !!
I mentioned the reduction was interesting as Veteran coach price tags were rising and his was falling.
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God I am excited !!!!
Easy_Tiger
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After i watched him on nrl on fox im not so certain as other people that hes gone? i think he might be just trying to get a bit more money out of the tigers? he said on nrl on fox that he didnt want to discuss that was his business and he doesnt want to play in the medias hands or something like that? i think he still might stay not confident but thats my opinion? if he does go it worries me because straight away i think of benji and robbie lawrence leaving now thats scary….
Balmain_Bug
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No one will leave if he goes.
Tigerdave
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@fainty said:
I have the same feeling.
Just wish he'd come out and say it rather than delay. The whole "not wanting to discuss" just smacks of Bennett.
If he goes, he goes and good luck to him. He is a good coach who gave us something in 2005 we had all been waiting many years on.
I won't hold any hostility or grudge against him.
Give Gus the reins! 😛ray:
I won't hold any hostility or grudge against him.
Give Gus the reins! 😛ray:
Balmain_Bug
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@Cultured Bogan said:
Gus makes $1/2m a year at nine with zero pressure.
IronTiger
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I for one hope Tim stays people like Bug will just bag a coach regardless of their acheivements. If we get a new coach you can bet your life if we haven't won the first 2 games they are in charge they will be calling for thier head. Fans of all clubs be it football, league or AFL have these supporters who only voice negative opinions so they can be the " told you so" crowd.
No one person is bigger than the club and if Tim Sheens wishes to go I will be very sad but will wish him all the best. But as I've said numerous times WHO is there to replace him?
Oh by the way when i say no one person is bigger than the club that gies for it's fans too so Bug feel free to go and spread your negativity and crap at the Bunnies or the Roosters. I'm sure they will welcome you with open arms the WESTS TIGERS don't need you.
No one person is bigger than the club and if Tim Sheens wishes to go I will be very sad but will wish him all the best. But as I've said numerous times WHO is there to replace him?
Oh by the way when i say no one person is bigger than the club that gies for it's fans too so Bug feel free to go and spread your negativity and crap at the Bunnies or the Roosters. I'm sure they will welcome you with open arms the WESTS TIGERS don't need you.
matty_tiepie
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As sai before tigerdale the clause was taken out when Benji signed his last contract. Benji will never ever play against the tigers mark my words.
