Allora Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 The New Zealand Warriors have just announced the sacking of Stephen Kearney. The New Zealand Warriors have sacked coach Stephen Kearney with two years remaining on his contract. He is expected to be replaced by assistant coach Todd Payten for the remainder of the season. The Warriors management made the decision Saturday morning after Friday night’s heavy loss to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He seems like a great bloke, less than average Coach. Talent is secondary to whether players are confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Didn't see this one coming despite the results I'd have thought the extenuating circumstances the squad and Kearney are enduring would be enough for him to be given the season at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 The timing is hideous. Perhaps there’s more to this than meets the eye? That said, I don’t particularly rate Kearney. A limited coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 To Hull FC perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Stein Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Since the 2011 Grand Final the Warriors have only reached the finals once and that was in 8th place. That tells a story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 He looked like it were coming anyway during the last couple a games,never seemed to get fired up like a lot a top coachs do.reminds me of the way roy hodgson(wurzel gummidge) sat uninterested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Timing is one thing but overall not at all surprised , not pulled up any trees at all there . They should be more competitive , I’ve never really rated him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 God that's weird, as I was watching it yesterday I was thinking he's going to get sacked if he's not careful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Perhaps his star was Waning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Wane to the Warriors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RED ROOSTER Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Here are the contenders for the Warriors Coaching Job - I think you can discount the last three. https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/warriors/nrl-2020-stephen-kearney-sacked-as-warriors-coach-replacements-anthony-griffin-nathan-brown-craig-fitzgibbon/news-story/f70f623b6d4a428e6cfab4b663a5b8b3 Quote When the pinch comes the common people will turn out to be more intelligent than the clever ones. I certainly hope so. George Orwell You either own NFTs or women’s phone numbers but not both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RED ROOSTER Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 The View from New Zealand on this https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/warriors/121895511/axed-warriors-coach-stephen-kearney-never-really-given-a-chance Quote When the pinch comes the common people will turn out to be more intelligent than the clever ones. I certainly hope so. George Orwell You either own NFTs or women’s phone numbers but not both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Taylor Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Give it a week and Hull will announce him as coach. 2008 RFL Wakefield & District Young Volunteer of the Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 His record is atrocious. Surprised he lasted this long. Warriors require a disciplinarian. I would be hunting Toovey if I am on the board there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZH Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 On 20/06/2020 at 10:13, Harry Stottle said: To Hull FC perhaps? Not sure how I'd feel about that. He is highly respected amongst the fans over here. But he's never pulled up trees as a coach even though he's had some good jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Clubs are living beyond their means in the NRL but the Warriors might have to cough 1.5m Aus dollars to him. Only a short while ago he was the future and got a new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Looking at those names bandied about none of them jump out . I know Ryles is highly thought of but if it’s discipline and back to basics they want maybe they would sound out Wane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 On 20/06/2020 at 12:34, JohnM said: Perhaps his star was Waning. Hmmmmm......gathering momentum? https://www.totalrl.com/garry-schofield-wonders-whether-england-coach-shaun-wane-will-be-tempted-to-throw-in-his-hand-for-the-vacant-new-zealand-warriors-coaching-job/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I guess him being linked with this role and potentially the St.George role should McGregor get sacked is purely down to his agent. i'd expect his name to get mentioned around every vacancy in the NRL. On the Gus Gould podcast recently he was asked about Wane and whether he thought he'd be a chance and he avoided answering the question. Probably because he knows very little to nothing about him. He's definitely the most experienced coach of those listed as front runners, all of whom seem to be assistants currently. From memory i think only Ivan Cleary has got the Warriors close to fulfilling some of their potential. It's a tough gig at the Warriors. I wonder if Shaun Wane has any connections at the Warriors. Obviously Sam Tomkins went there from Wigan, and Wigan played a warm-up game against them over in NZ not too long ago.. Might be less of a stretch than the St.George role. Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwis 13 6 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Kearney seems like a good person should have been treated better than this. Warriors next move better be there best move but i have little faith in the NZ Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiddyDave Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 God knows who would even want the Warriors job,money apart,they always promise so much and deliver very little. Kearney`s policy was getting used by date New Zealanders back across the Tasman after he took over and it simply hasn`t worked. Matt Elliott,who coached the Warriors for a while,said they only want to be a family club and don`t have the winning attitude that any top club should demand. New owners,Autec,need a strict disciplinarian,a Craig Bellamy type to take over,or these players will continue with their poor performances. Best player they ever had in my opinion was Kevin Campion,his tough no nonsense footy was the main reason why the Warriors made the 2002 GF,he`s the type of coach they need,plus a few tough Aussie players who`ve come up through the Aussie schools and club system. The Shaky Isles are crammed with talent,but they`re not equipped for the tough grind of the NRL at the Warriors and that`s why many don`t the grade,unlike the boys who travel to Australia at an early age to learn the game from the best coaches. Too many false dawns for me,it`s hard to see where they`ll go from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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