Rejoice.....................he's gone!

Nabuk · Post by **Nabuk** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:09 pm

http://tinyurl.com/wu6u6
At last he's resigned :D

tigerman · Post by **tigerman** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:12 pm

About time

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:14 pm

Hallejuah, six months too late but at least England can now put the last couple of years behind them.

It'll be interesting to see what happens next, Nick Mallett has already indicated that he would not want to inherit a coaching staff, Gatland looks like he's out the running, and I seriously doubt that Martin J will want the role.

Rob Andrew in charge for the Six Nations I think.

the wasp squasher · Post by **the wasp squasher** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:17 pm

at long last, but whats he ging to do with all that money he has earnt???

Bunchy · Post by **Bunchy** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:21 pm

as long as the next man believes in the principle of playing individuals in their best position, I will be happy.

I think we all know there will be no quick fix - but it does feel better being without Robbo at the helm already.

westwinds31 · Post by **westwinds31** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:29 pm

It just sickens me that its taken until now for a decision that should have been made 12 months ago, to be made. I can just imagine AR in the meeting saying "give me until after the 6 Nations and I can turn it around - the players are behind me blah blah blah !". Just goes to show that the RFU/Andrew have no balls !!

...by the way, I pity the guy who comes in next ! Would you want it ?

anything_but_ordinary · Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:31 pm

he took his time didnt he???

rufcut · Post by **rufcut** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:31 pm

Apparently they've been negotiating a "six figure" settlement(Sky Sports), I'm sure I could have watched England slide down the table for half that-although I would have accepted a quarter!
I only hope whoever comes in is willing and able to address the structual problems at the root of this demise; I think Johnno's tenure only helped mask these problems, proving in the process how particularly brilliant he was(with the greatest respect to everyone else involved at the sharp end in that period of English rugby), seems it was despite of, not because of said structure.

Dave W · Post by **Dave W** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:31 pm

His statement from RFU:

http://www.rfu.com/index.cfm/fuseaction ... ryID/15345

and Rob's:

http://www.rfu.com/index.cfm/fuseaction ... ryID/15344

Pellsey · Post by **Pellsey** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:53 pm

Wee heee!!!

I think Deano as Manager for England would be the best for English. But because I really like the bloke, I wouldn't wish it on him. Not with the current setup.

Nabuk · Post by **Nabuk** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:56 pm

Now they have got to try to get rid of that idiot Francis Baron who's gutless decision last April led to this mess !!

Pellsey · Post by **Pellsey** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:57 pm

Nabuk wrote:Now they have got to try to get rid of that idiot Francis Baron who's gutless decision last April led to this mess !!

I'll drink to that!!!

Bunchy · Post by **Bunchy** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:15 pm

Nabuk wrote:Now they have got to try to get rid of that idiot Francis Baron who's gutless decision last April led to this mess !!

agree agree agree - but do not forget the countless other non rugby suits who all collect massive salaries despite obvious incompetance :x

Nik · Post by **Nik** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:34 pm

this is what I call a 'no sh*t sherlock' thread!! :roll:

g · Post by g » Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:53 pm

And finally ( as the 2 ronnies would have said)

It's goodnight from him,

And thank god from us.

Halleluja brothers.

Well there's always Florence :shock: who has already said he is available to offer any advice to the next incumbent. I can see it now the only advice he'll give will be pick me,me,me. I will be Englands saviour and win the WC all by myself. :roll: Yeah right Florence. :roll: