"I'm ready for the Leicester job"

bandido58 · Post by **bandido58** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:19 pm

Tiger Jack; I too would bleed for this club that I love but wouldn't suggest for one minute that I should be head coach. I would never doubt Neil or cockers' comittment to the cause, but what we need is the man, or men (or women for that matter!)that will bring us what we all crave, namely success and attractive rugby. That should be the only criteria, my gut feeling is that what we saw last season precludes Neil and cockers from being the right men.

fleabane · Post by **fleabane** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:10 pm

Tigerjack, if Back loved the club he would have backed ML. Back was overlooked last time, and should be this. He has done little to give confidence in his coaching ability this season.

dailywaffle · Post by **dailywaffle** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:35 pm

fleabane wrote:Tigerjack, if Back loved the club he would have backed ML. Back was overlooked last time, and should be this. He has done little to give confidence in his coaching ability this season.

I honestly don't understand that statement.

Whether you think he behaved correctly is a matter that has been flogged to death on this forum, but to suggest that Back doesn't love the club is clearly incorrect.

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:39 pm

"Greater love hath no man than this ....."

Whilst he undoubtedly loves the club maybe he loves his own career more?

dailywaffle · Post by **dailywaffle** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:46 pm

Bill W wrote:"Greater love hath no man than this ....."

Whilst he undoubtedly loves the club maybe he loves his own career more?

Maybe. Maybe both are equally important to him. Or maybe he's just desperate to see the club that he's been an integral part of, that helped him to become one of the best players in the world, do well.

Who knows. But anyone who suggests that Back is not as committed as anyone to seeing Tigers succeed is barking up the wrong tree.

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:58 pm

dailywaffle wrote:Who knows. But anyone who suggests that Back is not as committed as anyone to seeing Tigers succeed is barking up the wrong tree.

Comparatives are difficult.

But I would not question the quality of his commitment. I might question his methods and his motives, however.

But, lest there be any misunderstandings, should he be appointed he will have my support - but I shall expect and demand much.

And btw, the day before the 2003 World Cup Final his daughter travelled from Sydney Harbour to our Hotel sitting on my shoulders.

He was, IMHO, a wonderfully talented player. He may yet become a world class coach. I have my doubts that he yet is. In this I stand with Pete. He should,IMHO, go elsewhere to broaden his experience.

dailywaffle · Post by **dailywaffle** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:01 am

Bill, I have never shied away from the fact that Back (like all of the candidates) fails to tick all the boxes.

My contribution to this increasingly (IMO) turgid debate was only intended to put right any misconceptions over Back's commitment to the club.

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:12 am

And I share you desire to quell those misconceptions daily.

I worry that those charged with selecting the next coach, having fired the previous incumbent, place the correct weighting on the unticked boxes.