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Re: Gustard's next position
DIR By: Dibden
Date: January 26, 2021, 8:28 am
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It seems to me he went to Quins and said I’ve got another job
lined up I’m off.Not how I read the statement from Laurie.
My guess is he knew he wasn’t cutting it at Quins and perhaps
realised the job was beyond him.
What’s more the Quins job is only half a DOR.Whether he will
ever make a premiership DOR again is very open to doubt.
Having failed with JK(board decision)we took a chance with
Gussie having never been a half DOR and he failed.How far that
was management’s failure I don’t know but ultimately it’s their
responsibility and we are absolutely no further forward.Laurie
you have one chance to get this right.
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Re: Gustard's next position
DIR By: Portquin
Date: January 26, 2021, 9:17 am
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Well that is some statement - bit different to the usual thanks
for everything and best wishes guff!
Like many others I can't help but feel his job was to create a
vision and set the tone. If players were not putting it in for
him then he has had 30 odd months to do something about it. I
can't understand the inferences in the statement that seem to
blame others...surely when applying for the job he knew the job
description. If he didn't like it when BM was brought in then
that's the time to leave and throw toys etc.
I was reading Marler's book the other day and Marler talks
fondly of Gustard but there is an entry I found fascinating.
It's all about Quins putting up a picture of Marler in the
tunnel opposite the away changing room. Marler isn't happy with
the picture selected (reasons given seem very reasonable to me)
and rings PG to ask for it to be changed. Rather than changing
it PG seems to just ignore/laugh off Joe's request. Struck me as
a really funny thing for Gustard to do. One of your senior
players asks politely for something to be done and it's not
done. Weird bit of man management by Gustard and I wonder if
that gives us an insight into his lack of man management skills.
Brilliant coach when it's all about hitting tackle bags and
being a wolf pack in D....perhaps not the best man manager when
it comes to being a DOR trying to get the best out of his
players.
#Post#: 57608--------------------------------------------------
Re: Gustard's next position
DIR By: DOK
Date: January 26, 2021, 10:12 am
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Have we become a feeder club for coaches for the Italian team
then? [emoji12]
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Re: Gustard's next position
DIR By: Canuck
Date: January 26, 2021, 3:34 pm
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No ‘class’ indeed - he will continue to fail to inspire others
with an attitude like that. It really such as shame that the
club finds itself in this position through ‘backing the wrong
horse’
#Post#: 57631--------------------------------------------------
Re: Gustard's next position
DIR By: Bolly-Quin
Date: January 26, 2021, 3:42 pm
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--- Quote from: JammyGit link ---
>
> Aside from the swipe at Quins, there's a genuinely remarkable
amount of guff in that piece.
>
> "I felt inspired by his passion and energy"
> "I already feel extremely involved and have a strong alignment
with Antonio and the club management"
> "They have been nothing short of exceptional in the way they
communicated with me"
> etc and so on
>
--- End Quote ---
To be fair, most new coaches come up with something like this
when they join - sounds similar to what he said when he joined
Quins.
I'm not sure we've heard the last of this. How long has he been
looking for an escape, I wonder...
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Re: Gustard's next position
DIR By: Nico Wilson
Date: January 27, 2021, 2:07 am
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And here's what Gustard has said on LinkedIn:
HTML https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-gustard-656761b_i-am-excited-and-delighted-to-be-joining-activity-6759793231547920384-btGd
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>
> I am excited and delighted to be joining Benetton for the
2021/22 season. I decided in December that I wanted a new
experience and challenge, and was pleased to have so many
different opportunities domestically, internationally and abroad
available.
>
> I wanted to join a group where there was a clear vision, deep
level of trust and a dynamic environment which was driven
towards high performance.
>
> When I first spoke to Marco he detailed his plans & vision, I
felt inspired by his passion & energy. This connection was
deepened by the General Manager Antonio who outlined a clear
strategic & cultural purpose for the club and my specific roles
within that.
>
> Benetton have a talented squad of players with an exciting
coaching group. I am looking forward to assisting & supporting
this team in our collective development. It was only a few years
ago that Benetton were in the playoffs of the Pro 14 which is an
incredibly exciting & tough competition especially with 2 of the
biggest teams in World rugby in the Sharks and the Stormers
joining.
>
> I want to challenge myself, improve & contribute to the future
success of Benetton. I am really looking forward to moving to
one of the most beautiful places in the World and meeting the
players, staff & being part of a very special famiglia!
>
--- End Quote ---
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Re: Gustard's next position
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: January 27, 2021, 5:43 am
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arniepie said he was arrogant didn't he?
#Post#: 57652--------------------------------------------------
Re: Gustard's next position
DIR By: JammyGit
Date: January 27, 2021, 5:48 am
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Yeah. Arrogant and abusive. And on another board someone (who I
have no reason to distrust) revealed that Gustard had been
belittling coaches in front of everyone, and that that sort of
treatment is why Codling left.
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Re: Gustard's next position
DIR By: MadMax
Date: January 27, 2021, 6:32 am
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--- Quote from: JammyGit link ---
>
> Yeah. Arrogant and abusive. And on another board someone (who
I have no reason to distrust) revealed that Gustard had been
belittling coaches in front of everyone, and that that sort of
treatment is why Codling left.
>
--- End Quote ---
To be fair Codling must have an awful lot of reasons for leaving
clubs!
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Re: Gustard's next position
DIR By: FatQuin
Date: January 27, 2021, 6:40 am
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Trust in arniepie!
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