Dean Pay joins Ricky at Parra........

[Headless Chook]

I said it months ago...we should have signed Pay as our first grade coach.

Why?

[Cockadoodledoo]

I said it months ago...we should have signed Pay as our first grade coach.

There is probably a good reason he is a career assistant coach.

[roosterproud]

I think they post on one eyed eel site....try it out you may fit nicely

[Roosterfarian]

He's had more success than Robinson so why wouldn't he make the step up??

He coached NYC to a premiership, been involved in premiership winning first grade teams at Roosters and Storm, and he coached NSW in the inaugural NYC SOO win over QLD.

Not a bad apprenticeship wouldn't you reckon?

[Cockadoodledoo]

He's had more success than Robinson so why wouldn't he make the step up??

He coached NYC to a premiership, been involved in premiership winning first grade teams at Roosters and Storm, and he coached NSW in the inaugural NYC SOO win over QLD.

Not a bad apprenticeship wouldn't you reckon?

On paper it all stacks up bloody well but he hasn't got a First Grade gig elsewhere either. Maybe he is happy being an assistant.

[Thirteen]

I said it months ago...we should have signed Pay as our first grade coach.

Why are you saying 'I told you so'?
Pay has done nothing and is untested as a stand alone coach for a first grade side.

[The Brain]

My guess is Dean Pay is a good assistant and it stops there.No club has jumped on him and there must be a reason why.
So i would stop carrying on about it its a waste of time
Besides he likes the plonk and we have had a enough of that

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Not everyone wants the big gig anyway...there's a bit of pressure involved.

[Roosterfarian]

Wy are you saying 'I told you so'?
Pay has done nothing and is untested as a stand alone coach for a first grade side.

I didn't say ' I told you so'??????????

'Pay has done nothing' - Did you not read my last post on his achievements?

'Untested as a stand alone coach for a first grade side' - aren't they all when they come in?

[SConcierge]

IMO Para will make the top 8 if Hayne, Tonga, Maitua stay on the park. Joseph Paulo (with Hindmarsh retirement) and Jakob Loko will be deadly if they get their chances and again stay on the park. Darcy Lusick and Daniel Harrison will bring a lot to forward pack. Throw in Stuart and Dean Pay. Again, Hayne is the key..

I dont see it mate they have nothing in the forwards or the bench
I think Pay was an abvious choice shame we didnt get him on board to work with our big boys

[Headless Chook]

He's had more success than Robinson so why wouldn't he make the step up??

He coached NYC to a premiership, been involved in premiership winning first grade teams at Roosters and Storm, and he coached NSW in the inaugural NYC SOO win over QLD.

Not a bad apprenticeship wouldn't you reckon?

Yes I'm sure he was a major contributor to those achievements.

[Guest]

Yes I'm sure he was a major contributor to those achievements.

straw-clutchers mate. these people will say anything to make things look better or get their confidence up. people are saying the same thing about robbo; saying HE was the main reason we made the grand final in '10

[SConcierge]

straw-clutchers mate. these people will say anything to make things look better or get their confidence up. people are saying the same thing about robbo; saying HE was the main reason we made the grand final in '10

Somw of the actual players actually made that comment, we will see I guess as for pay he has got a good list of achievements from my experience I can say he is a very good communicator which goes a very long way as a coach imo

[Rooster_6]

He's had more success than Robinson so why wouldn't he make the step up??

He coached NYC to a premiership, been involved in premiership winning first grade teams at Roosters and Storm, and he coached NSW in the inaugural NYC SOO win over QLD.

Not a bad apprenticeship wouldn't you reckon?

Yes I'm sure he was a major contributor to those achievements.

Assistant coaches play a massive role in today's game. My guess is Pay just has no desire to be a head coach and enjoys the more technical side of the game as an assistant and developing the youngsters.

[Guest]

Assistant coaches play a massive role in today's game. My guess is Pay just has no desire to be a head coach and enjoys the more technical side of the game as an assistant and developing the youngsters.

the unsung hero? scratch that. he no longer is