Sheens survives at Tigers for now

[dermo]

His job is still going to be reviewed, I think its clear a large part of the club wants to get rid of him but its the money factor. There holding off either to get more money to pay him out or untill they sort out his replacement.

Or he's going to be safe

 

[tiga4eva]

His job is still going to be reviewed, I think its clear a large part of the club wants to get rid of him but its the money factor. There holding off either to get more money to pay him out or untill they sort out his replacement.

Or he's going to be safe

I doubt any such meeting took place. I think it was all a toss to appease the disgruntled fans. This club is a shambles.
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[Peaches]

It sounds like there is still time to punt him. Could they be giving themselves some time to try and find the funds to pay him out?

 

[Pawesome]

As reported on the Footy Show - Sheens job is safe for now.

Yeah just saw it an am not renewing my membership till he goes. I love this club but why should I commit to next year when we have no idea what's going on..

I've lost faith in board completely.

 

[angeman]

As reported on the Footy Show - Sheens job is safe for now.

Yeah just saw it an am not renewing my membership till he goes. I love this club but why should I commit to next year when we have no idea what's going on..

I've lost faith in board completely.

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[softlaw]

It sounds like there is still time to punt him. Could they be giving themselves some time to try and find the funds to pay him out?

the WT board would struggle to organise a fund raising chook raffle.

 

[monkey]

This club at the moment is a circus run by clowns
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[kh_canada]

This club at the moment is a circus run by clowns
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Well it would make sense for a circus to be run by clowns

 

[Justo]

This club at the moment is a circus run by clowns
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Well it would make sense for a circus to be run by clowns

No it wouldn't. Circus is run by the ring master. Get your facts right. Some people on this forum have no bloody idea about things.
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[supercoach]

GUTLESS GUTLESS the club is run by fools

 

[foreveratiger]

Expect Tiger players ringing you in the summer begging you to become members , there in for a big surprise.

 

[PYMBLEPETE]

Lets not rush to criticise.

My guess, and that is all it is obviously is as follows:

- the Board wants to sack Sheens
- the Board doesnt have a lazy 1$m to pay out his contract
- the Board suspects, knowing Sheens, that he will want to continue coaching
- the Board understands that the Warriors want Sheens as coach as their first choice
- the Warriors wont wait around forever; if Sheens is available in the near term they will sign him if not move on to their next choice
- in making tonight's announcement the Board has delayed matters and to some extent thrown the ball back into Sheen's court. He can hang in there looking for his million or he can cut a quick deal and move onto the Warriors. Just a guess.

 

[Cysquatch]

This club is officially f$&*ed
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[Discussion_Bot]

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens survived the NRL club's Thursday night board meeting, but his job will be part of a club review over the coming weeks.

Speculation mounted on Thursday that Sheens' 10-year career at the Tigers was to come to an immediate end at the meeting, following a disappointing 2012 season and in the wake of rumours of a player revolt against him.

Manly assistant Matt Parish was already being linked as Sheens' likely successor, with Nathan Brown and Jason Taylor also said to be in the running.

However, chief executive Stephen Humphreys said in a statement on Thursday night that Sheens was safe for now until a thorough review was completed.

"We will complete our review process in a prompt but orderly fashion," Humphreys said in a statement.

"It would be inappropriate for us to make further comment."

Sacking Sheens midway through his deal would be financially very costly for the Tigers, but it would appear the veteran coach, who won a premiership with the joint-venture side in 2005, is now under immense pressure to keep his job.

Reports of player dissatisfaction with Sheens came after popular long-serving stars Beau Ryan and Chris Heighington were this week allowed to leave and join rival club Cronulla for the 2013 season.

Tigers superstar Benji Marshall slammed the club for their treatment of Ryan and Heighington when speaking on Channel Nine's The Footy Show on Thursday night, but it was unclear whether he was directly criticising his coach.

Marshall, who has always enjoyed a close relationship with the four-time premiership winner said that Sheens shouldn't be shown the door unless there was a better candidate available.

"I've got the upmost respect for Tim as a coach and a friend … we don't always agree eye to eye on a lot of things and we've had our moments but his coaching ability no doubt is up there with the best in the world and you don't replace a coach unless there's someone better," said Marshall.

"If they find someone better then maybe it might be time for a change, but is there someone better?

"Where do I start? I think as a player we're just as confused as the fans and the sponsors are.

"They're (Ryan and Heighington) not just any players, one's played over 200 games for the Tigers and holds the record for most games at the club in Chris Heighington and the other guy (Ryan), what he brings on the field and his marketability for the club, I just don't understand it."

Marshall said he broke down in tears when told that good friends Heighington and Ryan were being forced out of the club.

"They had deals on the table that to my knowledge were done and at the end of the day it got turned around on them and they're going to end up at the Sharks and as a mate it's pretty hard to swallow and more importantly from a club perspective, no one wanted to see them go and it's pretty heartbreaking to tell you the truth," Marshall said.

"It's not always about winning and losing, and for me our culture was always about the people we had in the club and they're two of the greatest and two of my best mates. The fashion they've left doesn't suit the club we are and that's the most disappointing thing for me in my heart anyway."

[Source](http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/sheens-survives-at-tigers-for-now-20120920-269u6.html)

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[Gazman]

Lets not rush to criticise.

My guess, and that is all it is obviously is as follows:

- the Board wants to sack Sheens
- the Board doesnt have a lazy 1$m to pay out his contract
- the Board suspects, knowing Sheens, that he will want to continue coaching
- the Board understands that the Warriors want Sheens as coach as their first choice
- the Warriors wont wait around forever; if Sheens is available in the near term they will sign him if not move on to their next choice
- in making tonight's announcement the Board has delayed matters and to some extent thrown the ball back into Sheen's court. He can hang in there looking for his million or he can cut a quick deal and move onto the Warriors. Just a guess.

Thinking along the same lines, I think the further review may involve an assistant coach not of Tims choice but a replacement in the wings, and if the Warriors move to sign another coach he will lose his opportunity to snag another lucrative coaching gig so this may be the chance and time for him to rethink his position. This may be a case of who blinks first.

 

[kh_canada]

I hope the money factor isn't the reason they won't sack him.

 

[milford_magic]

The fact they couldn't back sheens makes me think he's gone. the fact they are still reviewing him to me means they are exploring there options to get rid of him

 

[tig_prmz]

who is this "they" benji and beau speak of?

sheens? humpty? sponsors? beau says he loves sheens and humpty. benji said sponsors are just as confused. who the bloody hell is running this mess?

 

[Tiger_Terrific]

The fact they couldn't back sheens makes me think he's gone. the fact they are still reviewing him to me means they are exploring there options to get rid of him

I tend to agree. Humphreys' comment is ridiculously vague:

Over the course of the last week there has been considerable public comment over issues of player retention and recruitment as well as speculation regarding the future of our Head Coach.
As you would expect we will complete our review process and agree our future plans in a prompt but orderly fashion to ensure the best possible outcomes for our Club.
It would be inappropriate for us to make any further comment about this process or any other issues at this time."

If they were planning to keep Sheens surely there'd be some statement of support. Of course, with the current state of the club who really knows…

 

[Peaches]

I hope the money factor isn't the reason they won't sack him.

I think that could be the thing keeping him in a job.