Post subject: Re: Is Eamon O'Carroll off? Yes! New Coach Thread.
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 6:55 pm
Pyrah123
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Joined: Jan 17 2016 Posts: 968
paulwalker71 wrote:A bit left-field, but if he was, as the announcement says, "had an increasing involvement in the last 18 months," then he either had to step up and become the coach or cease any involvement at all (to be fair to the incoming coach)
I don't agree with the lazy trope that "He interested Matty Ellot's team"—he developed that team over the years he was in charge. OK, he hasn't done much since, but he loves the club and will hopefully be refreshed by a few years away from coaching.
Good appointment, I feel.
He didnt do bad at wigan turned around there fortunes when needed - green wood has been promoted to first team coach which will increase his involvement also
Post subject: Re: Is Eamon O'Carroll off? Yes! New Coach Thread.
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:44 pm
josefw
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Pyrah123 wrote:He didn't do bad at wigan turned around there fortunes when needed - green wood has been promoted to first team coach which will increase his involvement also
Did he not get Crusaders into the play-offs too, or am I remembering that wrong?
I think it's actually a pretty smart appointment, players seem to like him, he's had a hand in building the squad for next season so knows exactly what he's inherited and how he wants them to play. My first choice was Lingard but I'm happy with his appointment, especially compared to the other options put forward at this point.
Post subject: Re: Is Eamon O'Carroll off? Yes! New Coach Thread.
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 9:19 pm
Pyrah123
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josefw wrote:Did he not get Crusaders into the play-offs too, or am I remembering that wrong?
I think it's actually a pretty smart appointment, players seem to like him, he's had a hand in building the squad for next season so knows exactly what he's inherited and how he wants them to play. My first choice was Lingard but I'm happy with his appointment, especially compared to the other options put forward at this point.
Post subject: Re: Is Eamon O'Carroll off? Yes! New Coach Thread.
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:24 am
Bull Mania
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I think it's an eye-Brow raiser for those who haven't been following us closer (hence you've had some of the usual lazy tripe from certain "journalists" who are more triggered by Gledhill than balanced reporting)
I think most of us know it gives us continuity on the back of a couple of strong seasons.
Post subject: Re: Is Eamon O'Carroll off? Yes! New Coach Thread.
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:47 am
Bullseye
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Agreed. Noble has been part of the coaching set up and a regular on the touchline for ages now. It's not as if he's been on a desert island since 2006. The upturn in performances came when he got more involved. I'm hoping that continues. He's been key in getting us some decent signings (particularly from overseas) too.
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Post subject: Re: Is Eamon O'Carroll off? Yes! New Coach Thread.
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:53 am
tigertot
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Joined: Dec 22 2001 Posts: 17165 Location: Olicana - Home of 'Vark Slayer
Uuuugh. I fell asleep in 2006 and have just woken up. Is Deacs still strutting his stuff? Or is the current England SH a 45 year old Deacs? He certainly plays like one.
A great appointment IMO which should keep me interested during the season.
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Post subject: Re: Is Eamon O'Carroll off? Yes! New Coach Thread.
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:08 am
Bully_Boxer
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Joined: Mar 03 2005 Posts: 9200 Location: Odsal Stadium
Wonder if the 1 year deal is significant or just comfortable for all parties? Seems clear the club are heavily targeting the next round of IMG gradings - we are surely going to need quite a few pieces of the jigsaw to fall in place for any realistic chance. And that is before we factor in further improvements by SL clubs above and potential moving of the goalposts in the next few months.
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