Oh yes, he doesn’t cut it as a head coach, after one game !
Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
Moderators: Tigerbeat, Rizzo, Tigers Press Office, Tigers Webmaster
-
- Super User
- Posts: 5976
- Joined: Tue Feb 15, 2005 9:26 am
-
- Super User
- Posts: 5976
- Joined: Tue Feb 15, 2005 9:26 am
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
Unless it’s Townsend, in which case he’ll be in after the RWC and won’t get a pre-season until 2024.Soggypitch wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:08 pm Well we'll certainly be starting with a clean slate next season........just hope this season doesn't peter out for us.
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
That is my understanding. They seemed happy driving success at clubs they felt a part of. Not everyone is the same.watsonjm wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:18 pmHaven't they both said they don't want the job?Dr H Flashman MBE wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:15 pm One thing does perplex me slightly in all this house of cards/Game of Thrones moving. We have been successful for half and a bit season, with the Euro final and winning the Premiership final. How is that we have been rinsed butthe RFU and Sarries and Exeter to the same extent have been left alone by the RFU? They have cleaned up more or less for the last 10 years. What makes Borthwick and Co more desirable and better than Macall or Baxter?
It’s all done now but seems we have been the launch pad for Borthwick and Co.
I have faith in Andrea, she and the club will have some signature on a contract. She strikes me as far to astute not to have played a blinder.
As Good As It Gets
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
As per my previous, Andrea seems to have said that whoever comes it will be for next season with no transition inferring Townsend is out of the frame.
As Good As It Gets
-
- Super User
- Posts: 7415
- Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:23 am
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
I wouldn't say off the table this is her quote
For me that's saying they do NOT want next season to be a write off. If we have a full coaching setup with a confirmed DOR who knows and trusts the team below him who are in place and spends a chunk (but not all of preseason) with the squad. Lets face it the preseason is not what clashes with the World Cup.Leicester Tigers is not a club that is interested in having a transition period and are firmly focused on ensuring that this club has the very best coaching available to our players to deliver success on the pitch for our supporters, partners and community.
For me it means if we DO have a current international coach then we have some release clause for at least part of preseason in there.
I say it makes Townsend less likely, but not impossible.
There's also the rumour that the SRU are wanting rid of Townsend post 6N. Maybe they want Cotter back? There are ways he can be in the mix just unlikely ways
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
I may be reading too much into the "from next season" phrase which to me is from the beginning. If the SRU want him to leave I would be happy to see him here.TigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:18 pmI wouldn't say off the table this is her quoteFor me that's saying they do NOT want next season to be a write off. If we have a full coaching setup with a confirmed DOR who knows and trusts the team below him who are in place and spends a chunk (but not all of preseason) with the squad. Lets face it the preseason is not what clashes with the World Cup.Leicester Tigers is not a club that is interested in having a transition period and are firmly focused on ensuring that this club has the very best coaching available to our players to deliver success on the pitch for our supporters, partners and community.
For me it means if we DO have a current international coach then we have some release clause for at least part of preseason in there.
I say it makes Townsend less likely, but not impossible.
There's also the rumour that the SRU are wanting rid of Townsend post 6N. Maybe they want Cotter back? There are ways he can be in the mix just unlikely ways
As Good As It Gets
-
- Gold Member
- Posts: 871
- Joined: Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:46 pm
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
I can’t see Townsend coming before the World Cup. Shame, as he would be my first pick.
-
- Super User
- Posts: 4950
- Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:19 pm
- Location: Thurnby Lodge
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
Wiggy going must mean they have told him he's not getting the job, was rumoured a few weeks ago it was Townsend post world cup, Leo Cullen also been mentioned in the past and pretty sure I saw Dave Rennie mentioned too.
I really want us to get Sam Vesty in from Saints to run the attack, if that meant him as HC with a DOR running the show then that would be good in my opinion
I really want us to get Sam Vesty in from Saints to run the attack, if that meant him as HC with a DOR running the show then that would be good in my opinion
-
- Super User
- Posts: 7415
- Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:23 am
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
Leo Cullen has signed at Leinster for another 2 yearsJimmy Skitz wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:59 pm Wiggy going must mean they have told him he's not getting the job, was rumoured a few weeks ago it was Townsend post world cup, Leo Cullen also been mentioned in the past and pretty sure I saw Dave Rennie mentioned too.
I really want us to get Sam Vesty in from Saints to run the attack, if that meant him as HC with a DOR running the show then that would be good in my opinion
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
-
- Senior Member
- Posts: 260
- Joined: Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:44 am
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
Tigersunited wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:54 am So, a few names being mentioned, all speculation, thought I would speculate a few of my own, who wondered who people would chose;
Wigglesworth
McFarland
Townsend
McDonald
Cheika
Erasmus
McCall
Vesty
I’d gor for Erasmus, controversial but brilliant, would be a hell of a ride…….
Ok I’ll take Wiggy out then. Does no one else fancy the rassiemataz of a proven World Cup winning coach?
-
- Gold Member
- Posts: 853
- Joined: Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:03 am
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
Can’t see Vesty moving, unless it’s to England. Just we’re all very one eyed supporters, doesn’t mean ex players areJimmy Skitz wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:59 pm Wiggy going must mean they have told him he's not getting the job, was rumoured a few weeks ago it was Townsend post world cup, Leo Cullen also been mentioned in the past and pretty sure I saw Dave Rennie mentioned too.
I really want us to get Sam Vesty in from Saints to run the attack, if that meant him as HC with a DOR running the show then that would be good in my opinion
-
- Super User
- Posts: 7415
- Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:23 am
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
Nope I don't want him near Tigers.Tigersunited wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:13 pmTigersunited wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:54 am So, a few names being mentioned, all speculation, thought I would speculate a few of my own, who wondered who people would chose;
Wigglesworth
McFarland
Townsend
McDonald
Cheika
Erasmus
McCall
Vesty
I’d gor for Erasmus, controversial but brilliant, would be a hell of a ride…….
Ok I’ll take Wiggy out then. Does no one else fancy the rassiemataz of a proven World Cup winning coach?
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
I’ve said it all along…….Steve Diamond……
-
- Super User
- Posts: 4950
- Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:19 pm
- Location: Thurnby Lodge
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
nothing to do with him being an ex-player of our and solely down to how his teams attacknortherntiger wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:17 pmCan’t see Vesty moving, unless it’s to England. Just we’re all very one eyed supporters, doesn’t mean ex players areJimmy Skitz wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:59 pm Wiggy going must mean they have told him he's not getting the job, was rumoured a few weeks ago it was Townsend post world cup, Leo Cullen also been mentioned in the past and pretty sure I saw Dave Rennie mentioned too.
I really want us to get Sam Vesty in from Saints to run the attack, if that meant him as HC with a DOR running the show then that would be good in my opinion
-
- Gold Member
- Posts: 871
- Joined: Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:46 pm
Re: Tigers post Borthwick - next Head Coach?
Telegraph as Cheika and Cotter as leading candidates. Cheika more likely. Borthwick may also take Tom Harrison.