Robbie Farah..Discussion Thread.....

[GNR4LIFE]

I think it's much more simplistic than any of these scenarios that nobody seems to know are actually true. Farah is a club legend and deserves to be treated better than he was by Taylor and the board.

Taylor, on the other hand, is trying to establish himself as a genuine NRL coach with, I believe, some very curious appointments (Rod Reddy in 2015, for instance) and decisions (calling Triple M to counter some criticism they were relaying at the time).

Robbie is not one for excuses. He knows his strengths and his capacity.

Taylor, by contrast, is "punching above his weight".

There is no leap in faith in supporting Robbie. There is a massive leap in faith in supporting Taylor.

To me, it's that simple.

Hard to argue with that.

Except for the context that the interview was explained which you completely ignored.

 

[Fumbles]

If Farah is such a great club legend why doesn't he act like one. Why does he allow his manager to cause trouble for the club he supposedly loves. The only reason we are stuck with him is because no one else wanted him and he was too selfish to go overseas.
Raiders skipper Terry Campese should have employed Ayoub to drag down the club he loved rather than just doing what everyone else does and leave with dignity.

 

[Eddie]

Apologies if I didn't make my point clear about Taylor calling Triple M. It was not this week, or at least not that I know of, but on a Monday night during the season when the Triple M team were talking about the form of sides more generally.

The fact that he demanded an opportunity to put his case forward (it was not a pre-arranged interview, he called the studio and asked to be put to air) and then promptly backed down on his intent by suggesting they ask him questions, was desperate, cringeworthy, amateurish, petulant and embarrassing.

Up until then, despite some poor form by the team, I was open-minded about his prospects. But from that moment my instincts changed. And, despite some solid wins, the season was more of a negative than a positive one. The decision about Farah, and his preparedness to, AGAIN, seek to "play the victim" has me really concerned.

I go back to my previous point; if it comes to a Farah or Taylor scenario, the decision must be to retain Farah. He has the runs on the board….he is the current NSW SOO hooker, after all. The other bloke can only hope to reach similar heights as a coach and, I would think, he needs to embrace the input and presence of Farah, not marginalise it.

Just my opinion, of course.

:master:

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If Farah is such a great club legend why doesn't he act like one. Why does he allow his manager to cause trouble for the club he supposedly loves. The only reason we are stuck with him is because no one else wanted him and he was too selfish to go overseas.
Raiders skipper Terry Campese should have employed Ayoub to drag down the club he loved rather than just doing what everyone else does and leave with dignity.

Don't you understand, no club can afford him.

Yet we've seen Souths make room for Sam Burgess
Manly squeeze in Martin Taupau and Dylan Walker
The Dogs trying to squeeze Will Hopoate in
Both Penrith and the Titans trying to squeeze Chris McQueen in

Yet no club can afford Robbie. Its just out of the question.

2 clubs he has been linked to, the Roosters and Dragons, both playing groups rejected his potential signing.

But the real reason is no one can afford him at this time of the yr, despite the above examples of room being made for other players. 2 of those clubs btw have no established hooker.

But yeah, its the lack of money. We're only talking about Manly and the Dogs, 2 clubs people think there's a conspiracy about their lack of a salary cap :laughing:

 

[Byron_Bay_Fan]

Here we go around in circles ago. AFAIAC Farah kept his dignity by sticking up for himself and the contract. Other players make their decisions that is their right. That does not mean that Farah has to copy them. He is lucky he has Ayoub.

 

[boonboon]

2 comments above
1\. Farah kept his dignity
2\. Robbie is not one for excuses

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah
hahaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

That is perhaps the best comedy gold since Old school

 

[Tim Sheens]

Come on Axl, it has nothing to do with cap space, timing or general form. The real problems are that Robbie is a yes man and so popular amongst his peers, else club officials would be tripping over each other in trying to get his signature.

So disappointed that our club hasn't confirmed Murdoch's musings of wanting Robbie to see out another two blissful years with WT.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Here we go around in circles ago. AFAIAC Farah kept his dignity by sticking up for himself and the contract. Other players make their decisions that is their right. That does not mean that Farah has to copy them. He is lucky he has Ayoub.

Robbie does have a right to fight for his contract.

But the manner in which the fight has been conducted is the problem which more and more fans have had enough of.

His position at the club is untenable.

Thanks for the memories Robbie… Now bugger off and stop this charade!

 

[Pawsandclaws]

Team Ayoub comprehensively outmanoeuvred Taylor and his cronies.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Team Ayoub comprehensively outmanoeuvred Taylor and his cronies.

Really… Prior to this saga, everyone knew the WT management were a joke and Taylor is an average coach.

As a result of Ayoub and his games, the RL community now think Robbie Farah is a joke alongside WT management, and Taylor is still an average coach.

I'm not sure there is a win there? :crazy

 

[NT_Tiger]

I agree, Win the battle and lose the war.

 

[Pawsandclaws]

I'm surprised you have badly misread the support for Farah from among WTs' fans. This Board is not a reflection of the support for him.

There is only going to be one conclusion to this saga. Taylor played a high stakes strategy and lost.

 

[Newtown]

I have a trepidation that this 330 page plus thread has been about a player who is now past his prime and a coach who has yet to reach his prime.

 

[Geo]

Team Ayoub comprehensively outmanoeuvred Taylor and his cronies.

Really… Prior to this saga, everyone knew the WT management were a joke and Taylor is an average coach.

As a result of Ayoub and his games, the RL community now think Robbie Farah is a joke alongside WT management, and Taylor is still an average coach.

I'm not sure there is a win there? :crazy

The fact it's said that like it's a good thing astounds me…oh wait no it doesn't...

96hrs on still nothing Official from the Club...Ritchie must of been looking in the wrong bin

 

[Tiger_Watto]

I'm surprised you have badly misread the support for Farah from among WTs' fans. This Board is not a reflection of the support for him.

There is only going to be one conclusion to this saga. Taylor played a high stakes strategy and lost.

I ain't talking about WT fans… WT Fans will always have a place for Robbie as a club legend. The blind love will ensure that!

Prior to this episode of Wests Tigers Live, 65-75% of the RL community would just shrug their shoulders when asked about Robbie Farah. Now you walk down the street and he gets the same reaction as Sophie Monk. They all start laughing and call him a gronk.

In 20 years time, kids will google RL and come across a photo of Robbie. They will ask there dads "who's that?". There dads will laugh and tell there kids he was a peanut from WT. good footballer, but a peanut.

This is only going to be the conclusion to this saga... Well done Sam & Robbie, you showed them?!

 

[stevetiger]

I'm surprised you have badly misread the support for Farah from among WTs' fans. This Board is not a reflection of the support for him.

There is only going to be one conclusion to this saga. Taylor played a high stakes strategy and lost.

I ain't talking about WT fans… WT Fans will always have a place for Robbie as a club legend. The blind love will ensure that!

Prior to this episode of Wests Tigers Live, 65-75% of the RL community would just shrug their shoulders when asked about Robbie Farah. Now you walk down the street and he gets the same reaction as Sophie Monk. They all start laughing and call him a gronk.

In 20 years time, kids will google RL and come across a photo of Robbie. They will ask there dads "who's that?". There dads will laugh and tell there kids he was a peanut from WT. good footballer, but a peanut.

This is only going to be the conclusion to this saga... Well done Sam & Robbie, you showed them?!

This is all a load of palava. Personally I think all the stories regarding the puppet master are well and truly overdone.

Hopefully this all ends now and we get a couple of good seasons in and this type of analysis (if you can call it that) just goes away.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Sorry Steve. Outside our Tiger World the damage is done.

I walked into Bunnings the other day with my Tiger hat on and the butch looking chick behind the counter started laughing and ask "how's Robbie Farah going".

Having a beer with a radio host 2 days ago, and he was also taking the mickey out of Robbie. Says he will call me on air over the holidays to do a segment for a few laughs.

In 2 seasons from now they will be talking about our results. Since they could be as exciting as watching two cockroaches humping each other, they will be saying "Robbie Farah… Never Heard of Her"

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/05/27/major-problems-for-jason-taylor-and-the-wests-tigers/
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What is completely fair though, is to assess what his team are producing on the paddock each week. Quite simply, that is nothing short of boring, uninspired and dull football

Taylor has completely whipped the imagination, creativity and flair out of this team – and remember that for all their youth and talent this should be one of the most creative teams in the competition. In fact, the only time the Tigers looked remotely dangerous or even interesting for that matter, was the two chip kicks provided by maligned youngster Mitchell Moses.

Taylor has tried to turn this team into a structured-and-rehearsed-play team. That’s (sort of) fine, except that the strategies, structures and rehearsed plays are abysmal – and that is the coach’s fault and his fault alone. The continual midfield bombing from Luke Brooks and Moses is a directive of Taylor – the chip and chase is closer to their natural game.

Taylor needs to relax the reins and allow his creative halves

The fact that Taylor felt the compulsion to call into Triple M this week and defend his tactics only serves to highlight that they are clearly very poor. Ultimately he came across as a very desperate coach, reminiscent of a child pleading his case to the principal.

Citing the roar as a legitimate sports media. :laughing:

Yes we know, they're another one on the list of "different opinions than us , so they're no good"
We should engage the people who wrote the Bible to write a sports newspaper, just so there isn't always someone always saying, "can't believe them they write B/s, or they're on some managers payroll"
Actually might not work any better.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I'm seriously taking names of the people that are defending these ''credible sources'' and will take note of what their opinions of these hacks are when they come out with some rubbish rumour next yr.

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

I have a trepidation that this 330 page plus thread has been about a player who is now past his prime and a coach who has yet to reach his prime.

More like a Coach who will never have a prime.
One things for sure his next job is certainly never going to be a Boxing Coach