Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Forum to discuss everything that is Tigers related

Moderators: Tigerbeat, Rizzo, Tigers Press Office, Tigers Webmaster

Post Reply
TigerFeetSteve
Super User
Super User
Posts: 7415
Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:23 am

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by TigerFeetSteve »

Pellsey wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:21 am
I hope he doesn't base the whole game around Pollard, as good as he is, we need to learn the mistakes of when we did that with Manu, he barely played, and we played like we didn't have a game plan!

Despite that, an exciting interview!
I think the Pollard stuff was more the interviewer led
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
sam16111986
Super User
Super User
Posts: 7055
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:27 pm
Location: Shepshed

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by sam16111986 »

TigerFeetSteve wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:00 am
Pellsey wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:21 am
I hope he doesn't base the whole game around Pollard, as good as he is, we need to learn the mistakes of when we did that with Manu, he barely played, and we played like we didn't have a game plan!

Despite that, an exciting interview!
I think the Pollard stuff was more the interviewer led
I think what was more telling was that he said he'd come over have a look how the team functioned and then go from there. I'm hoping for evolution and not revolution.

Re Pollard he's not going to talk down the club's marquee player.
Offside
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 953
Joined: Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:37 pm

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by Offside »

His positivity about the club on and off the field and that he will come in and assess what is already here there is the main message. Got the feeling he was taking some time to set himself up here so not back seat driving before his start date. I think we can also all be very positive. Seems a top bloke.
RunTigerRun
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 1108
Joined: Tue May 05, 2020 6:36 pm

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by RunTigerRun »

Offside wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:04 am His positivity about the club on and off the field and that he will come in and assess what is already here there is the main message. Got the feeling he was taking some time to set himself up here so not back seat driving before his start date. I think we can also all be very positive. Seems a top bloke.
I got that impression too. Good to hear him talking positively and I think he will observe and make notes and pick brains whilst he’s here to scope things, then be ready to hit the ground running come July 1st.
All signs are looking good thus far
wigworth
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 1231
Joined: Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:12 pm

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by wigworth »

I am hoping he can find us the next Rocky Elsom.
No6_Flanker
Bronze Member
Bronze Member
Posts: 457
Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:42 pm
Location: Detroit, MI

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by No6_Flanker »

wigworth wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:27 am I am hoping he can find us the next Rocky Elsom.
Already found in George Martin.
Cheering on the Tigers in Detroit.
Previously a slower, shorter, less good looking version of Tom Croft.
wigworth
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 1231
Joined: Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:12 pm

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by wigworth »

No6_Flanker wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 3:15 pm
wigworth wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:27 am I am hoping he can find us the next Rocky Elsom.
Already found in George Martin.
A few more big runs like he had to today and he might be getting there.
Offside
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 953
Joined: Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:37 pm

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by Offside »

No6_Flanker wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 3:15 pm
wigworth wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:27 am I am hoping he can find us the next Rocky Elsom.
Already found in George Martin.
Energy of the 2nd row replacements made a big difference today. Not taking anything away fro the starters but the balance shifted to Tigers. Great to have all of the options. I hope all stay and Green gets another year or / with his knees too.
TigerFeetSteve
Super User
Super User
Posts: 7415
Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:23 am

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by TigerFeetSteve »

Offside wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 3:20 pm
No6_Flanker wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 3:15 pm
wigworth wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:27 am I am hoping he can find us the next Rocky Elsom.
Already found in George Martin.
Energy of the 2nd row replacements made a big difference today. Not taking anything away fro the starters but the balance shifted to Tigers. Great to have all of the options. I hope all stay and Green gets another year or / with his knees too.
Agreed, Mattin and Henderson were immense. I also liked how the commentary explained their absences from the starting line up

For those who didn't hear

Martin missed training at the start of the week (I do remember him being strapped up last week so probably needed a tad more recovery)

Henderson (I'm guessing post Gilchrist's red) was kept with Scotland till Thursday.
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
Postiger2
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 773
Joined: Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:34 pm

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by Postiger2 »

Hope he's up to the job because he has an unbelievable squad to choose from next season.
CrumblingTerrace
Bronze Member
Bronze Member
Posts: 470
Joined: Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:22 pm

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by CrumblingTerrace »

Good to see McKellar commenting on the new signings/re-signings. Heads off the inevitable questions about whether these are 'his' signings.
RagingBull
Super User
Super User
Posts: 13210
Joined: Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:54 pm

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by RagingBull »

Ian peel looking likely to be staying at sarries
fentiger
Super User
Super User
Posts: 3193
Joined: Sun May 03, 2009 6:32 pm
Location: Down Under

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by fentiger »

CrumblingTerrace wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:15 am Good to see McKellar commenting on the new signings/re-signings. Heads off the inevitable questions about whether these are 'his' signings.
Have you a link to his comments, please?
Hot_Charlie
Super User
Super User
Posts: 4041
Joined: Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:30 pm
Location: Lincoln

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by Hot_Charlie »

fentiger wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:40 am
CrumblingTerrace wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:15 am Good to see McKellar commenting on the new signings/re-signings. Heads off the inevitable questions about whether these are 'his' signings.
Have you a link to his comments, please?
They are in the club's story on the OHC signing on this website.
fentiger
Super User
Super User
Posts: 3193
Joined: Sun May 03, 2009 6:32 pm
Location: Down Under

Re: Dan McKellar to join Leicester Tigers as Head Coach

Post by fentiger »

Hot_Charlie wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:18 am
fentiger wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:40 am
CrumblingTerrace wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:15 am Good to see McKellar commenting on the new signings/re-signings. Heads off the inevitable questions about whether these are 'his' signings.
Have you a link to his comments, please?
They are in the club's story on the OHC signing on this website.
:smt023
Post Reply