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doedin wrote:
... and therein lies our problem, we all think we are better than we actually are! We are 3rd bottom because we lose more games than everyone else apart from the italian teams, and even then it is getting close. I think the players believe they are better than a bottom three place too and fail to put in the work in preparation and on the pitch. It is not just work on physical fitness but in skills, in game management and in resilience and motivation. If Manu thinks the attitude is wrong then surely that is why he was brought in to the squad to provide some leadership? I don't think he has had any impact on or off the pitch and must be costing us a fortune in medic bills. He should have been a great investment and leader but so far he has been a waste of money.
I had thought that Hodge deserved a chance given the situation he found himself in but unfortunately he has not been able to change the attitude nor the performances of the squad. I dont think he provides the solution for next season and along with the coaching team haven’t done enough to suggest they should remain in post next season. The SRU need to now step up with their plans for the coaching team for next season so that the new guy has sometime to influence the squad for next season.
gowrie wrote:The issue is, what's the alternative? There simply isn't the money, nor the players to swap the squad we have for another. We've tried NSQs that we can afford and that didn't work, the young guys we have show up in bursts but are obviously not ready yet to take the team forward.
dolf_lundgren wrote:Personally dont like the man but I think this is the sort of character we need. Failure shoudl not be acceptable.
https://planetradio.co.uk/clyde/sport/f ... interview/
"It was not good enough. We were inaccurate and I was bitterly disappointed with our performance across the board," said an angry Cockerill.
"We lost every contact and our lack of composure and ball control was poor. I have no complaints. Leinster played well and they deserved to win.
"I was not surprised how Leinster played because they needed more points at their end of the table but they were good for their win.
"We need a good look at ourselves and we have to start putting things right on game day, which we haven't been doing.
"We found a little bit out about some people's personalities at Leinster. I am not going to be too criticial of individuals publicly but we would be pretending if we think that is an acceptable performance from us because it clearly wasn't.
bignose wrote:Leicester obviously decided that they *didn't* need it.
Disclosure: I like Cockerill's style and attitude and think he was screwed over by Mauger but it doesn't work with everyone.
Friday Knight Lights wrote:bignose wrote:Leicester obviously decided that they *didn't* need it.
Disclosure: I like Cockerill's style and attitude and think he was screwed over by Mauger but it doesn't work with everyone.
After eight years they decided that - which is a long time and if the new coach does well here I doubt they'd stay eight years. There's a limit to where you can go with Edinburgh and Glasgow really.
I think a complete clear house of the coaching team is necessary. I also think we need to find training facilities away from Murrayfield - or at least stop them using the stadium's changing rooms.
macdone wrote:That should be a simple one - that's what Oriam was built for. The fact they have indoor as well should make it a no brainer.
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Friday Knight Lights wrote:gowrie wrote:The issue is, what's the alternative? There simply isn't the money, nor the players to swap the squad we have for another. We've tried NSQs that we can afford and that didn't work, the young guys we have show up in bursts but are obviously not ready yet to take the team forward.
Getting a really good coach in who does not accept anything other than 100% commitment, focus and effort at all times to get some pride back into the jersey. That will put a stop to these 40 minute performances and make Edinburgh a strong team that's horrible to play against as they do not take a backwards step or leave anything on the field. In doing so transforming the club from a comfortable place where winning doesn't matter and make the club a great club where winning is all that matters.
gowrie wrote:Friday Knight Lights wrote:gowrie wrote:The issue is, what's the alternative? There simply isn't the money, nor the players to swap the squad we have for another. We've tried NSQs that we can afford and that didn't work, the young guys we have show up in bursts but are obviously not ready yet to take the team forward.
Getting a really good coach in who does not accept anything other than 100% commitment, focus and effort at all times to get some pride back into the jersey. That will put a stop to these 40 minute performances and make Edinburgh a strong team that's horrible to play against as they do not take a backwards step or leave anything on the field. In doing so transforming the club from a comfortable place where winning doesn't matter and make the club a great club where winning is all that matters.
I accept that, but it just feels wrong to put it all on the coaches, these guys are adults and shouldn't need their hand held for such basic stuff. Especially Bradbury/Du Preez, they knew Strauss was out, and this was potentially their big opportunity to take that Scotland shirt, and they still can't be bothered in the second half and get brushed aside in defence.
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