Wests Tigers confirm Jason Taylor as new coach
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Magpie_Ryan
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Congrats to Jason Taylor,lets get behind him!
Not my preferred choice, but not one that I'm against either. Hope the club is true to their word and lets him coach without the constraints that were put on Potter. If the team isn't ravaged by then injuries anything less that the eight should be considered a failure.
Good luck to him
Good luck to him
GNR4LIFE
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@hybrid_tiger said:
And why was that? Cos he had the balls to dress down a player in front of the whole locker room. That incident said a lot more about Fa'alogo, than it Taylor.
Taylor is a much better choice than Parish, Kidwell or Payten. I'll take him.
happy_tiger
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@Jerry Seinfeld said:
By who Jerry ?? (as in press release )
Now it's official - Member's email
Wests Tigers announce General Manager of Football Operations and NRL Head Coach
Wests Tigers have today announced that Phil Moss will be joining the Club as General Manager of Football Operations, **with Jason Taylor appointed as NRL Head Coach.**
Moss will take on the newly created General Manager of Football Operations role, having most recently held a similar position at the Penrith Panthers. Moss also spent eight years at the Parramatta Eels with his most recent position as Chief Operating Officer.
Moss’ experience is extensive in the areas of salary cap management, development pathways, and welfare & education. Moss will oversee NRL, NYC & NSW Cup administration.
Jason Taylor has been NRL Assistant Coach at the Sydney Roosters for the past two seasons, and was an integral part of their premiership win in 2013\. Having previously held NRL Head Coaching roles at both the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Parramatta Eels, Taylor has shown a strong desire to develop talented youth, and has been exceptionally impressive in his aspirations to bring through the many young talented players at the Wests Tigers. Taylor is also a strong advocate for discipline and culture, saying that the Club has strong foundations that he can build on as NRL Head Coach.
A selection committee nominated by the Wests Tigers Board for the Head Coaching role comprised of CEO Grant Mayer and three directors, with one representative from Wests, Balmain, and the Independents.
The recruitment process was thorough, with a long list of candidates for both jobs. The selection committee interviewed five candidates for the NRL Head Coach role, followed by a screening process that resulted in Jason Taylor being selected for the job.
Wests Tigers Chair Marina Go said that the appointments were important steps for the Club as it looks to the 2015 season and well beyond.
“The Wests Tigers Board is thrilled to welcome Jason Taylor and Phil Moss, two highly skilled and experienced Rugby League professionals with impressive track records,” said Go. “Their appointments are key to building a new culture and setting the foundations for a successful future at Wests Tigers. This is an important step forward for our Club."
Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer said that the Club was looking forward to working closely with Moss and Taylor.
“Both Phil and Jason embraced all of the criteria that the club set for these roles and knowing that they have shared a strong working relationship in the past, the board and management have great confidence that they will lead the Wests Tigers forward,” Mayer said.
“The partnership between Phil and Jason is imperative with both given very clear objectives. Phil will manage the entire football program, with Jason taking on the core coaching responsibilities for the NRL squad. The demands for Head Coaches these days are so diverse that having Phil in the General Manager role will allow Jason to do what he does best.
“Jason has been given full autonomy to interview and appoint his coaching staff. No doubt his first point of call will be to meet with the existing staff to understand their individual strengths. Phil will support Jason in this endeavor and will also build a structure across NYC & NSW Cup that will compliment what the club and the NRL Team,” he said. “The key element for this relationship is that we have a very clear linear approach to how we develop our players from our grassroots program from Harold Matthews and SG Ball all the way to the NRL.
“In regards to our playing roster, many of our Members and fans rejoiced with the Club when we secured players such as Aaron Woods, Luke Brooks, Mitchell Moses, James Tedesco, David Nofoaluma and Tim Simona. A key part of the interview process was to ensure that Jason was comfortable with these players, and that he could build around this core group and Captain Robbie Farah, as well as club stalwarts like Chris Lawrence and Keith Galloway. Further recruitment and retention will fall into Jason’s core responsibility. The Club has halted all negotiations throughout this interview process to ensure our Head Coach is given the control he deserves. This process is no different to any other NRL Club or how this Club has operated historically despite what may have been reported,” Mayer said.
Both Moss and Taylor are expected to start with the club no later than October 14, which will ensure they have ample time to prepare for player’s return to 2015 pre-season training on November 3.
Wests Tigers announce General Manager of Football Operations and NRL Head Coach
Wests Tigers have today announced that Phil Moss will be joining the Club as General Manager of Football Operations, **with Jason Taylor appointed as NRL Head Coach.**
Moss will take on the newly created General Manager of Football Operations role, having most recently held a similar position at the Penrith Panthers. Moss also spent eight years at the Parramatta Eels with his most recent position as Chief Operating Officer.
Moss’ experience is extensive in the areas of salary cap management, development pathways, and welfare & education. Moss will oversee NRL, NYC & NSW Cup administration.
Jason Taylor has been NRL Assistant Coach at the Sydney Roosters for the past two seasons, and was an integral part of their premiership win in 2013\. Having previously held NRL Head Coaching roles at both the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Parramatta Eels, Taylor has shown a strong desire to develop talented youth, and has been exceptionally impressive in his aspirations to bring through the many young talented players at the Wests Tigers. Taylor is also a strong advocate for discipline and culture, saying that the Club has strong foundations that he can build on as NRL Head Coach.
A selection committee nominated by the Wests Tigers Board for the Head Coaching role comprised of CEO Grant Mayer and three directors, with one representative from Wests, Balmain, and the Independents.
The recruitment process was thorough, with a long list of candidates for both jobs. The selection committee interviewed five candidates for the NRL Head Coach role, followed by a screening process that resulted in Jason Taylor being selected for the job.
Wests Tigers Chair Marina Go said that the appointments were important steps for the Club as it looks to the 2015 season and well beyond.
“The Wests Tigers Board is thrilled to welcome Jason Taylor and Phil Moss, two highly skilled and experienced Rugby League professionals with impressive track records,” said Go. “Their appointments are key to building a new culture and setting the foundations for a successful future at Wests Tigers. This is an important step forward for our Club."
Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer said that the Club was looking forward to working closely with Moss and Taylor.
“Both Phil and Jason embraced all of the criteria that the club set for these roles and knowing that they have shared a strong working relationship in the past, the board and management have great confidence that they will lead the Wests Tigers forward,” Mayer said.
“The partnership between Phil and Jason is imperative with both given very clear objectives. Phil will manage the entire football program, with Jason taking on the core coaching responsibilities for the NRL squad. The demands for Head Coaches these days are so diverse that having Phil in the General Manager role will allow Jason to do what he does best.
“Jason has been given full autonomy to interview and appoint his coaching staff. No doubt his first point of call will be to meet with the existing staff to understand their individual strengths. Phil will support Jason in this endeavor and will also build a structure across NYC & NSW Cup that will compliment what the club and the NRL Team,” he said. “The key element for this relationship is that we have a very clear linear approach to how we develop our players from our grassroots program from Harold Matthews and SG Ball all the way to the NRL.
“In regards to our playing roster, many of our Members and fans rejoiced with the Club when we secured players such as Aaron Woods, Luke Brooks, Mitchell Moses, James Tedesco, David Nofoaluma and Tim Simona. A key part of the interview process was to ensure that Jason was comfortable with these players, and that he could build around this core group and Captain Robbie Farah, as well as club stalwarts like Chris Lawrence and Keith Galloway. Further recruitment and retention will fall into Jason’s core responsibility. The Club has halted all negotiations throughout this interview process to ensure our Head Coach is given the control he deserves. This process is no different to any other NRL Club or how this Club has operated historically despite what may have been reported,” Mayer said.
Both Moss and Taylor are expected to start with the club no later than October 14, which will ensure they have ample time to prepare for player’s return to 2015 pre-season training on November 3.
Taylor has been at the Roosters the last 2 years so he'll have developed after his first two coaching stints. I think it's a good appointment. He has shown that he can get teams to perform and will hopefully know the best way to develop the young halves we have at the club after being a young half himself.
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mightymagpie
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Undecided about Taylor. Wasn't the best half going around in his day but most of that was because he didn't have any pace. I think tactically he will be very good especially for our young halves. Plus an exceptional goal kicker in his day.
As a coach I remember a few people questioning some of his team selections at Souths but he got an average team to the finals. Hope he's learnt much in his time as an assistant.
Wish him all the best with WT for hopefully 3 years and beyond.
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As a coach I remember a few people questioning some of his team selections at Souths but he got an average team to the finals. Hope he's learnt much in his time as an assistant.
Wish him all the best with WT for hopefully 3 years and beyond.
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AmericanHistoryX
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@alexaki said:
appreciate your enthusiasm
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After parish the worst choice available.
48% win ratio. Sideways shift to appease prima donna players.
Moss is a great appointment though
48% win ratio. Sideways shift to appease prima donna players.
Moss is a great appointment though
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@GNR4LIFE said:
He was drunk on Mad Monday and shaped up Karate Kid style and got punched down a set of stairs.
Lets at least be accurate
gallagher
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@hobbo2803 said:
Scarecrow?? I cant see him lasting too long around the arsonist!
GNR4LIFE
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@smeghead said:
Even so, that was 5 yrs ago now, a lot of water has passed. I'd say he learned a hell of a lot from that and has matured a bit since then.
As a player,Jason was the next big thing at the maggies in the early 90's.and he was very good for some time.
he fell out with warren ryan or someone at wests and couldn't wait to get out of the place.
ironically,he is back where it all started for him
he is a strong personality ,if that's what is needed.
can't say I am excited about his return - id hoped for griffin.
he fell out with warren ryan or someone at wests and couldn't wait to get out of the place.
ironically,he is back where it all started for him
he is a strong personality ,if that's what is needed.
can't say I am excited about his return - id hoped for griffin.
GNR4LIFE
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At the end of the day, we've snagged 2 guys from sides who finished in the top 4 this yr. Thats a pretty good effort, and can only hold us in good stead. Phil Moss will only have benefited working side by side with Gus, and Taylor does have a track record of doing well with sides he's coached. We're heading in the right direction.
