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      Mad_Tiger last edited by

      WESTS Tigers and coach Tim Sheens could part ways as early as today.

      The Daily Telegraph understands a board meeting scheduled for tonight could end Sheens’ 10-year reign at the Concord club.

      Sheens has been under immense pressure since his side - NRL pre-season favourites - crashed out of contention before this year’s NRL finals.

      It is understood that senior figures feel the club must bring in a new coach for 2013 or face another season of mediocrity.

      Wests Tigers sources hope Sheens can land the vacant New Zealand Warriors job to avoid having to sack him.

      He still has another two years remaining on his contract but the Tigers hope an easy and financially-friendly settlement can be reached.

      A replacement coach has already been discussed with Sheens’ future the subject of consternation for the past three weeks. Sheens was aware he had a tough fight to remain head coach for next season.

      He could still survive - but it is highly unlikely.

      Peter Gentle and Nathan Brown have been mentioned as possible replacements but are unlikely to win the plum job. Mick Potter is another.

      Wests Tigers attracted enormous fan criticism this week by releasing centre Beau Ryan and back-rower Chris Heighington, two of their best this season.

      Ryan has joined Cronulla, Heighington is expected to follow. Sheens, to his credit, felt the need to “shake up” his roster after a season of disappointment.

      Social websites have exploded in recent days calling for Sheens to leave the club immediately.

      Sheens has the support of his players and coaching staff but it is understood that he doesn’t, as of last night, have the unanimous support at board level.

      Wests Tigers board members hope he will leave with dignity and composure.

      Sheens guided Wests Tigers to the 2005 premiership - beating North Queensland in the grand final - but the club has been unable to reach lofty heights since.

      New Zealand Warriors management are known to be interested in Sheens although the Test coach has said he would be reluctant to shift base to Auckland.

      Sheens has won four premierships - one with Wests Tigers and three at Canberra - and is one of rugby league’s great survivors. He has coached since 1984.

      However many believe Wests Tigers players need to hear a “fresh voice” in 2013.

      Club sponsors are known to be restless with the results and decision to allow Ryan and Heighington to walk away.

      Wests Tigers players never clicked into gear this year and are now watching the play-offs on television.

      The Tigers are poised to re-sign winger Lote Tuqiri and sign prop Brent Kite from Manly.


      Source. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/tim-sheenss-ten-year-reign-at-wests-tigers-under-threat/story-e6frexnr-1226477599616

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        Flippedy last edited by

        He could still survive - but it is highly unlikely.

        Oh God, please let this article be true! :pray:

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          Eddie last edited by

          WOW, looks like Sheens is on the brink. Please be true.

          Anyway, it really is the right time for the board to pull the plug. If he does go he can look back with his held held high and im sure there will be a flood of well deserved positive postsabout his reign. Im sure most fans will say he achieved a lot here, but it really is full time for him and hopefully the board show him the door.

          Ill save my positive post about Sheens before this is made official. Don’t want to get ahead of myself.

          PS - Please not Peter Gentle. NO ONE WHO HAS WORKED AT CONCORD UNDER SHEENS

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            Mad_Tiger last edited by

            I was so excited read the first part of that article i didnt get to the last line… I hope we dont re-sign Lote :frowning:

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              Flippedy last edited by

              Pretty sure we’ve already resigned Lote for 1 year, MT.

              If this becomes a reality and Sheens is gone, I’m gonna bet Potter will be his replacement. Funnily enough he is on his way home from England now :stuck_out_tongue:

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                GNR4LIFE last edited by

                He found the club in a mess and thats the exact same way he’s going to leave it

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                  galahs last edited by

                  Tim, don’t let the door hit you on the way out!

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                    Pawesome Banned last edited by

                    I know there is a money issue. But no body is bigger than the club… Sheens you failed thanks for your service but it’s time for you to fall on your sword so us fans, members and sponsors can move on.

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                      LaT last edited by

                      No matter which way Sheens leaves us, it will be in a better shape than when he arrived.

                      Lets be honest and not give in to hyperbole.

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                        Easy_Tiger last edited by

                        Tim thanks especially for 2005 1 of the best nights of my life & making us a good brand e.t.c but youre time is up….

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                          LaT last edited by

                          No matter what happens, it seems people have short memories.

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                            GNR4LIFE last edited by

                            @LaT:

                            No matter which way Sheens leaves us, it will be in a better shape than when he arrived.

                            Lets be honest and not give in to hyperbole.

                            We’re a basket case atm are we not?

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                              LaT last edited by

                              Maybe I just have a better memory.

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                                GNR4LIFE last edited by

                                Penrith won the comp two yrs before us and finished in the top 4 along with us in '10. How would you rate them atm? Does it carry any weight with you?

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                                  LaT last edited by

                                  Where Penrith finishes? No it really doesn’t rate a mention in how we are going. I prefer to go on what happens for us, not someone else.

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