Royce Simmons [Discussion]

If you think Royce is a bad decision compare that to what would happen if Parish was made assistant to Potter. Parish would try to run the show and we would back in trouble.
 
I've never had much against Royce apart from the teams performance when he was our defensive coach.

But is this a financial decision? Aren't we meant to be a club moving forward?
 
I don't understand the hate for him. I bet the vast majority of you don't know the exact role he had or the impact his coaching had. But you all jump on the hate bandwagon.
Didnt he coach St Helens to a Grand Final?
 
@helmesy said:
@Goose said:
he is no where near as bad as you guys make out. He is also very likable and that is a good chjaracteristic in an assistant, they can often play good cop after the coach makes a tough decision.

I dont think he is an awesome coach, but think as an assistant he is very servicable.

I agree Goose, well said.
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i agree, i think he is a good assistant coach. People like him as a bit of a character, he doesnt have to give the half time speeches or do the game plans he is quiet adequate to lay out the witches hats, cut up the oranges and give a little coaching advice. He was a fair to good player in his day, although that doesnt equate to a good coach he isnt the head coach and he might have some little insight into the game that could be of use.
 
I thought we would have an entirely new coaching staff. the players need a fresh feel, (taken out of their comfort zone) not familiar faces so they can feel like they have mates who they can have a laugh with. We need the players to realise they have coaches who won't take crap and if they don't listen or want to do their own thing it won't be tolerated.
I think Royce is to familiar with the players and we should have an entirely new coaching staff.
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@BeeJay said:
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Yes his comming back he confirmed it on his twitter account.

Pretty sure thats not actually him on that twitter account
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^ unless he actually sets himself up to say stupid stuff about bacon and witches hats.
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@cusschops said:
I thought we would have an entirely new coaching staff. the players need a fresh feel, (taken out of their comfort zone) not familiar faces so they can feel like they have mates who they can have a laugh with. We need the players to realise they have coaches who won't take crap and if they don't listen or want to do their own thing it won't be tolerated.
I think Royce is to familiar with the players and we should have an entirely new coaching staff.
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The guy who hands out the jerseys is familair to the players as well. Should WT have sacked him? All this hoo ha about assistant coaches - most keep a low profile. I wonder how many of you who are complaining about assistant coaches can remember who was West Tigers assistant coach in 2005\. Also, how many of you knew, prior to Sheens resignation, knew that Matt Parish was Manly's assistant coach. An assistant coache's main role is to carry out the orders of the head coach and not create any waves.
 
There's a couple of reasons this isn't the worst decision of all time.

Firstly- the fact that he is familiar with the players is actually of benefit. We have a new coach stepping in, late, with very little room to move in regards to roster moves at this point. Having a guy that knows strengths, weaknessess & tendancies of the squad at this point must be an advantage to Potter.

Secondly- if Tim Sheens does end up hanging around, Simmons could be 'the buffer' between Sheens & Potter, or even Sheens & the board. As much as I'm sure everyone will want it to work- this proposed marriage of 2 coaches- there will be teething trouble. Having a 'nice guy' like Simmons on hand could help ease the situation.
 
Royce is an absolute failure of a coach and I wish Potter was able to bring his own support staff.
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@hybrid_tiger said:
Royce is an absolute failure of a coach and I wish Potter was able to bring his own support staff.
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Why are people so unkind "Kamahl"
 
@Newtown said:
@cusschops said:
I thought we would have an entirely new coaching staff. the players need a fresh feel, (taken out of their comfort zone) not familiar faces so they can feel like they have mates who they can have a laugh with. We need the players to realise they have coaches who won't take crap and if they don't listen or want to do their own thing it won't be tolerated.
I think Royce is to familiar with the players and we should have an entirely new coaching staff.
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The guy who hands out the jerseys is familair to the players as well. Should WT have sacked him? All this hoo ha about assistant coaches - most keep a low profile. I wonder how many of you who are complaining about assistant coaches can remember who was West Tigers assistant coach in 2005\. Also, how many of you knew, prior to Sheens resignation, knew that Matt Parish was Manly's assistant coach. An assistant coache's main role is to carry out the orders of the head coach and not create any waves.
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Did Sheens resign? I must have missed that!
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@cusschops said:
@Newtown said:
@cusschops said:
I thought we would have an entirely new coaching staff. the players need a fresh feel, (taken out of their comfort zone) not familiar faces so they can feel like they have mates who they can have a laugh with. We need the players to realise they have coaches who won't take crap and if they don't listen or want to do their own thing it won't be tolerated.
I think Royce is to familiar with the players and we should have an entirely new coaching staff.
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The guy who hands out the jerseys is familair to the players as well. Should WT have sacked him? All this hoo ha about assistant coaches - most keep a low profile. I wonder how many of you who are complaining about assistant coaches can remember who was West Tigers assistant coach in 2005\. Also, how many of you knew, prior to Sheens resignation, knew that Matt Parish was Manly's assistant coach. An assistant coache's main role is to carry out the orders of the head coach and not create any waves.

Did Sheens resign? I must have missed that!

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No sorry Sheens did not resign, The West Tigers Board are also sorry that he did not resign. If he did he would have saved WT a bundle.
 
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