Paul Roos to hand over coaching role to John Longmire
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Look, just because John Longmire isn't as good looking as Roosy doesn't mean he can't be a fantastic coach. I'd rather keep him as he has the respect of everyone in the club that matter.If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhoodComment
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I agree, it's all a little cosy, add to this Ireland taking over as CEO and it seems scouting for employees is exclusively inward looking.
I hope, for the players sake, some new blood comes in as an assistant coach, otherwise things may get decidedly stale. same ol same ol
I have no probelm at all with Andrew Ireland as CEO. His work with Brisbane was first rate, and I thought we had a complete coupe when he came down here.
Watch this space.Last edited by Primmy; 12 August 2009, 05:58 PM.If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhoodComment
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"As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk
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Handing over is a much more risk free prospect to me.
The worst case scenario is that the team will play a little less well under Longmire.
Not opposed to a new coach from outside the club, but with all that is changing in teh Swans, I'd see Longmire as a good prospect to keep things moving positively.The difference between insanity and genius is measured only in success.Comment
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Gee give him a chance. Surely someone with inside knowledge (don't forget Roos was assistant at Sydney with Eade) has a better chance than a complete outsider plus we will need someone that knows and wants to be in Sydney to fight off the new West Sydney team. I reckon Kirk may end up being an assistant at sometime cos he just bleeds the bloods!Comment
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So we're going to go from a "defensive" game to an "offensive" game.
Here come the goals!!!!!Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.Comment
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Why has an 'Insider' a better chance? Clarkson, Matthews, Thompson were all 'Outsiders' that coached teams to flags. Longmire may welll be a fine choice for the Swans but so may have several other available candidates - surely it would have been prudent to at least talk to others.
I'm guessing the thought of losing Horse to the Roos is behind this...Regards,
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I think it's better to the sort of insecurity that the Tigers and North are going through at present.
Or the pi$$ing competition there will be over at the pies next year.
Or Roos staying on and becoming more stale in the role.
Longmire will want to stamp his own brand of coaching and that may be invigorating. After all, look how Lyons developed the Swans' game plan.Comment
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I wonder if those with negative views would have thought the same if former Roos protege Ross Lyon got the gig - if he was still here, that is.
I don't have a problem with this. I'm sure due consideration has been given to the implications of the descision on the club as a whole.
Congrats John."My theory is that the universe is made out of stupidity because it's more plentiful than hydrogen" - Frank ZappaComment
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