The West was awake but this is a nightmare...all the best to Eric and his family no-one could have given more !!
The West was awake but this is a nightmare...all the best to Eric and his family no-one could have given more !!
Indeed.. I got a notice at 9:50am on Monday that there was to be a major announcement from Connacht Rugby taking place on Wednesday at 5pm. And the Panel from Connacht for the press event was listed as Elwood & Tom Sears (CEO).Originally Posted by Sea_point
Plato: \"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.\"
Cooder seems to be applying for every international and professional club vacancy that arises over the last number of years. Its certain he will go for this. Until others become aware of the vacancy, Cooder is front runner by default.
The idea of EOS getting the gig is madness IMO. He is exactly what they don't need. There is a reason he could not get a club job anywhere despite his technically good track record with IRFU. His management style and personal style would strangle the creativity of that fine bunch of young players. He, like McGahan, is a fine coach and has abilities BUT is not head coach material.
It's been reported that former Ireland boss Eddie O'Sullivan is favourite to take over from Elwood as Connacht's new coach.
http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,2...135308,00.html
Excellent clip, thanks for that, never knew it existed....
Great to see another glimpse of Frank Murphys glorious tache too..!!
He was as lame as a duck. Not the metaphorical lame duck either, but a real duck that was actually lame. Maybe from stepping on a land mine or something.
Reported by the Indo, rehashed by everyone else so not worth the paper it's printed on. The dagger will get nowhere near the job and with good reason.
Official statement on IRFU site has Elwood saying there's no internal or external reason for him stepping down other than he felt it was time. -
"I have given a big part of my life to Connacht Rugby and I feel that it is time for me to have a change and time for the province to have a change as well. I want to stress that this has nothing to do with any on-field issues or performances or anything off the field."
Apparently his contract finishes at the end of this season & he didn't want a renewal, so it looks like instead of leaving the speculation etc to go on through the season he's giving connacht the best opportunity to take their time in finding his replacement.
Plato: \"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.\"
Surely this job has to go to a young Irish coach? We couldn't have all four provinces with Non Irish coaches. Do you guys reckon Foley would potentially be interested in it?
Firstly a tribute to Elwood who has done more for the province playing and coaching then anyone else could have. In spite of the regular shaftings from the IRFU he did one hell of a job. Thanks Eric fantastic innings as a player and a coach.
EOS is in the shake-up alright. You have to factor in a few things.
There will be shag all interest from anyone top class because any potential incumbent knows Connacht get royally shafted from the IRFU every year.
So that leaves you with people other clubs don't want or the desperate. EOS will probably get it if he wants it. Which by his current job offers I imagine he does.
We could do a hell of a lot worse. This is Connacht not Ireland and for our purposes it wouldn't be the worst choice. He could get it for a few years before he takes the Munster job after Penney!
Connacht Rugby
"Live to win. Born to lose"
Eric's assistant Dan McFarland would be favourite if he wanted the job. A former Connacht player, he's been forwards coach under Bradley and second in command under Eric. He knows the players, clubs and people in Connacht Rugby.
A support team of Millard, Parks and possibly Michael Swift or Johnny O'Connor as player/forwards coach (although I think JO'C is more inclined to fitness/conditioning though.) would be successful. The quality of our squad is improving and with that our competitiveness so personally I would opt for continuity on the coaching side...
Have to agree with seapoint; and one of Elwoods many legacies at Connacht are the team he built around him so it only fitting that one of them pick up the batton. If EOS got the job they would go one by one.
And if the whole point behind each of the provinces is to develop players for the national squad then why not the same for coaches? Rules EOS and Kidney out
You need specific expertise to advance. We've seen this in Leinster and Munster.
And that means the Southern Hemisphere IMO.
Connacht Rugby
"Live to win. Born to lose"
We couldn't do worse. Appointing Eddie would completely polarise everyone from players to supporters. We cannot remotely afford any backward momentum.
Cooder needs a job to kick start his career again and he lives in Connemara as well? He must be in with,a shout. I doubt he would cost a fortune either from the point his career is now.
Otaga Daily Times 2/5/2012
Taz-Where did you get that information as I have seen nowhere that he(Penney) was ruled out?
Editor - The writer stands by the Penney information.
Otaga Daily Times 3/5/2012
Editor-- This article originally said Rob Penney had missed out on the Munster coaching job. That information was incorrect.
I would agree with that,,
Connemara eh, sure he could make Limerick handily enough then. Given all the gloom and doom around Munsters finances recently maybe you should downcoach...?
Nahhh, Galway traffic is brutal crossing from that side of the cityConnemara eh, sure he could make Limerick handily enough then. Given all the gloom and doom around Munsters finances recently maybe you should downcoach...?
Otaga Daily Times 2/5/2012
Taz-Where did you get that information as I have seen nowhere that he(Penney) was ruled out?
Editor - The writer stands by the Penney information.
Otaga Daily Times 3/5/2012
Editor-- This article originally said Rob Penney had missed out on the Munster coaching job. That information was incorrect.
Backward Momentum? would be difficult in fairness with the constraints Connacht work under.
I have little time for EOS but he could be the right man this time.
Connacht Rugby
"Live to win. Born to lose"
EOS would probably get connacht to a mid-table side, which would be success, imo. Like it or not he had a fantastic win ratio in the six nations, even if he couldn't translate it into championship wins (in part because his tenure co-incided with a great English side and decent French and Welsh ones).
He's not the greatest of all time, and he probably isn't all that "nice" a guy, but is that really important?
It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into.
Every plan I have is the best plan in the room. Everybody get quiet and listen to it, and everybody will win
Kieran Hartigan's documentary on Connacht's 2011-2012 season airs on TG4 this Wednesday coming 10/10/2012:
From the backrooms of Irish Rugby to competing against the cream of European Rugby in the face of overwhelming odds!
We bring you The West's Awake an exclusive fly on the wall documentary which tells the story of Connacht Rugby's inaugural Heineken Cup journey to the 2011/2012 season. Join us on Wednesday 10.10.12 for The West's Awake - Rugbaí Chonnacht
The West's Awake - Rugbaí Chonnacht Dé Céadaoin ag 09.30pm ar TG4
http://ow.ly/edEJT
Trailer don chlár - 6nóim
http://ow.ly/edExE
“People are broad-minded. They'll accept the fact that a person can be an alcoholic, a dope fiend, a wife beater and even a newspaperman, but if a man doesn't drive, there's something wrong with him.” - Art Buchwald
Looking forward to that
I realised I was dyslexic when I went to a toga party dressed as a goat
I'd like Cooder to get the job. Maybe I'm wildly optimistic but I'd hope his spell on the bench will have brought it home to him that you have to be nice to people on the way up because you might meet them again on the way down. Other than that he has the experience and the day to day might suit him.
Me too! There'll be subtitles (presumably) and many of the participants will be speaking in English. TG4 is a grand station altogether when it deigns to facilitate its non-gaelgeoirí demographic.
Hook and Quinnie are agreeing with you on RTE, Point! Indeed Hook reckons that the IRFU would be mad not to appoint him!
on RTE2 just now, both George hook & Quinnie are in agreement. Eddie should get the Connacht job.
<shudder>George with a slip of the tongue says "self inflicted pleasure"</shudder>
Lovely little anecdote about Elwood from George there.
Ulster v Connacht on BBC NI now for UK users.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/19712858
english by birth
The burger king and small Paul looking very sharp for Ulster.
Westie scrum getting rinsed
I am the million man.
Westies trying to get the hit in early in the scrum,not disguising it too well. Keep it up and a man will be in the bin early enough.
Otaga Daily Times 2/5/2012
Taz-Where did you get that information as I have seen nowhere that he(Penney) was ruled out?
Editor - The writer stands by the Penney information.
Otaga Daily Times 3/5/2012
Editor-- This article originally said Rob Penney had missed out on the Munster coaching job. That information was incorrect.
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