Tim Sheens Returns to Tigers

[TigerWest]

Exclusive: Tim Sheens comes back to the Tigers

James Hooper from Fox Sports
June 5th, 2021 12:25 pm
The Wests Tigers are going back to the future with the club appointing four-time premiership-winning coach Tim Sheens to a new role of head of football performance at the Concord club.

In a huge coup for the joint venture outfit the coach who guided the Wests Tigers to the club’s one and only premiership in 2005 will be back on deck by early July.

Sheens was a fan favourite at the Wests Tigers during his 10-year tenure where he guided the club into three finals series including the inaugural premiership

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe has been working on the Sheens deal for the past six weeks with Sheens to return from the UK in the coming weeks and do two weeks quarantine before getting his feet under the desk.

Sheens endured a messy exit from the club at the end of the 2012 season when he was sacked before later taking the club to court.

But Pascoe stressed his previous departure was not a factor in re-opening negotiations and the strong financial position the club is currently in allowed it to target his signature.

The position is a “floating role” where Sheens will be a sounding board for players as well as working in the area of recruitment, pathways and development.

“Tim can also be a sounding board for Madge if Madge wants that,” Pascoe said.

“It’s a floating role across the entire football department.

“Tim knows what it means to be Wests Tigers and has played a major role in shaping all aspects of this club — both on and off the field — to what it is today.

“Having Tim take on this new role will significantly strengthen our football department as a whole. We firmly believe that adding Tim’s experience, knowledge and insight into the game of rugby league will be of huge benefit to Wests Tigers.

“This continual investment into football only can occur when you are in a secure financial position. As a club, we have worked hard to get to that point and now it’s pleasing to see us building our capacities and capabilities to ensure we are successful long into the future.”

I can see it ending in tears again.

 

[hugh1954]

I think with the New COE we need an overlay of professionalism and Sheens provides another layer to be respected and a huge calling card for future pathways and attraction for top line player migration into the future. Well done Pascoe

 

[weststigerman]

Not many better than Sheens at identifying talent.

If Madge and Sheens work well together, it could have a huge impact.

 

[hugh1954]

Lombardi Returns

 

[cochise]

I think with the New COE we need an overlay of professionalism and Sheens provides another layer to be respected and a huge calling card for future pathways and attraction for top line player migration into the future. Well done Pascoe

Hope he doesn't get my office

 

[mike]

I think with the New COE we need an overlay of professionalism and Sheens provides another layer to be respected and a huge calling card for future pathways and attraction for top line player migration into the future. Well done Pascoe

Hope he doesn't get my office

The dunny will still be there.

 

[cochise]

I think with the New COE we need an overlay of professionalism and Sheens provides another layer to be respected and a huge calling card for future pathways and attraction for top line player migration into the future. Well done Pascoe

Hope he doesn't get my office

The dunny will still be there.

If it was good enough for the fonz then it is good enough for me.

 

[TigerWest]

Not many better than Sheens at identifying talent.

If Madge and Sheens work well together, it could have a huge impact.

Madge, Sheens and Hartigan? If Hartigan is still to be with us, which I hope is the case?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

His presence in our recruitment function will be a huge boost in landing one or two outstanding talents we need to really move up the ladder. He wasn't known as 'the recruiter' for nothing. Great move and can't wait to have himback.

 

[innsaneink]

The timing of this announcement is very interesting... Surprised too (naah not really)... no inside scoops on this

 

[gallagher]

What is it about 2021 professional rugby league, that the return of a soon-to-be 71yo former NRL coach is greeted with such entusiasm?

What does he have to offer a more contemporary (with players and many fans) coaching team other than extended experience in the game?

So, the answer to building a future powerhouse club of the NRL is to seek the input of a relic of the past?

Huh?? I wonder what he is being paid??

If the topic was about signing Ben Gardiner (he's the Magpies' NSW Cup coach) to a senior role of "football performance", I'd be much more enthused.

But, good on Sheensy for adding to his superannuation portfolio. Let's hope that his impact is as significant in the immediate future of the Wests Tigers.

Bit ageist isn't it? He's kept involved in the game.

 

[cochise]

His presence in our recruitment function will be a huge boost in landing one or two outstanding talents we need to really move up the ladder. He wasn't known as 'the recruiter' for nothing. Great move and can't wait to have himback.

Is recruitment his role? I thought that was more of a Hartigan role? From my limited understanding, Sheens will be about consolidating and coordinating "pathways"?

His role is a bit of everything, I'm hoping it doesn't impact Hartigan's role too heavily as he is crucial. Though he could be brought in for some star power to help negotiations along.

 

[cochise]

What is it about 2021 professional rugby league, that the return of a soon-to-be 71yo former NRL coach is greeted with such entusiasm?

What does he have to offer a more contemporary (with players and many fans) coaching team other than extended experience in the game?

So, the answer to building a future powerhouse club of the NRL is to seek the input of a relic of the past?

Huh?? I wonder what he is being paid??

If the topic was about signing Ben Gardiner (he's the Magpies' NSW Cup coach) to a senior role of "football performance", I'd be much more enthused.

But, good on Sheensy for adding to his superannuation portfolio. Let's hope that his impact is as significant in the immediate future of the Wests Tigers.

Bit ageist isn't it? He's kept involved in the game.

and has always been an innovator

 

[wonka]

“Tim can also be a sounding board for Madge if Madge wants that,” Pascoe said.


Strange comment to make, as though your trying not to offend Madge.

Side note

- Badger and Tahu were appointed via the Wests Tigers Foundation (Mentioned by General Lee last night)

What does Badger do ? we cop as many penalties as always.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

His presence in our recruitment function will be a huge boost in landing one or two outstanding talents we need to really move up the ladder. He wasn't known as 'the recruiter' for nothing. Great move and can't wait to have himback.

Is recruitment his role? I thought that was more of a Hartigan role? From my limited understanding, Sheens will be about consolidating and coordinating "pathways"?

His role is a bit of everything, I'm hoping it doesn't impact Hartigan's role too heavily as he is crucial. Though he could be brought in for some star power to help negotiations along.

Was Hartigan across the decision? He's had an outstanding impact on our recruitment as is reflected in the results to date. Sheens would be useful in speaking with players such as Tapine if he chose to leave the Raiders.

 

[Harvey]

What is it about 2021 professional rugby league, that the return of a soon-to-be 71yo former NRL coach is greeted with such entusiasm?

What does he have to offer a more contemporary (with players and many fans) coaching team other than extended experience in the game?

So, the answer to building a future powerhouse club of the NRL is to seek the input of a relic of the past?

Huh?? I wonder what he is being paid??

If the topic was about signing Ben Gardiner (he's the Magpies' NSW Cup coach) to a senior role of "football performance", I'd be much more enthused.

But, good on Sheensy for adding to his superannuation portfolio. Let's hope that his impact is as significant in the immediate future of the Wests Tigers.

It is the the NRL version of a visit from grandpa.

"Back in my day", "You kids these days"

Players will Kyle (Lovett).

 

[BAGNF05]

Sheens should bring some credibility that seems to be lacking at the joint when going after the real big fish, hopefully he can attract a few top line players.

 

[gallagher]

What is it about 2021 professional rugby league, that the return of a soon-to-be 71yo former NRL coach is greeted with such entusiasm?

What does he have to offer a more contemporary (with players and many fans) coaching team other than extended experience in the game?

So, the answer to building a future powerhouse club of the NRL is to seek the input of a relic of the past?

Huh?? I wonder what he is being paid??

If the topic was about signing Ben Gardiner (he's the Magpies' NSW Cup coach) to a senior role of "football performance", I'd be much more enthused.

But, good on Sheensy for adding to his superannuation portfolio. Let's hope that his impact is as significant in the immediate future of the Wests Tigers.

It is the the NRL version of a visit from grandpa.

"Back in my day", "You kids these days"

Players will Kyle (Lovett).

I think Sheens is more like Bennett. They move with the times.