Smith sacked. Official

[davos]

If Josh Massoud is any indication of the quality of the sports journalists at the Telegraph, then they wouldn't know what the hell is going on.

He swore blind on the NRL chat thing that Smith was safe, less than a month ago when I suggested Daniel Anderson was going to replace him.

He also said Gallen would get the Dally M, so that's that.

A daily telegraph journalist who doesn't know anything, that can't be true......

[stephenj]

perhaps brian can gto to the tigpies , he knows the 5/8 pretty well, done enough post match media together?

[Guest]

How do you know he's not capable at this stage of his career? How long did Bellamy, Hasler and co have to wait before they could demand respect? Just because he was liked doesn't mean he was soft, it might just mean that they respected the way he went about his business and that he showed that he knew his onions. I don't care either way whether he gets the job or not but unless you have played under the guy its hard to back up some of your comments.

Bellamy, Hasler and co all had distinguished playing careers. The type of respect I am talking about comes from acheivement, either as a player or a coach. You are asking me how do I know he's not capable but the question is what makes you think he is capable. What has he achieved that could possibly make me think he is a more suitable candidate than any other name mentioned. Has anyone here played under Robinson? We are asking why his name should even be mentioned. Someone, anyone.

[The Brain]

Old Nicholas is a bit tight with the purse strings these days it will be no surprise to see him secure the cheaper option Robbo had the job plum until this morning now a little spanner is in the works so which way will the wheel turn

[BUDDY]

Old Nicholas is a bit tight with the purse strings these days it will be no surprise to see him secure the cheaper option Robbo had the job plum until this morning now a little spanner is in the works so which way will the wheel turn

Funny how the bookies don't even have Robbo in the market.

Sportbet odds.

Jason Taylor 1.50
Daniel Anderson 4.50
Matt Elliot 6.00
Jim Dymock 11.00
Brad Fittler 15.00
Mick Potter 17.00
Greg Matterson 21.00
Rick Stone 21.00
Graham Murray 26.00
Brad Arthur 26.00
Tim Sheens 34.00
Nathan Brown 34.00
Steve Kearney 34.00
Craig Bellamy 51.00
Trent Barrett 51.00
Craig Fitzgibbon 51.00
Phil Gould 101.00
Chris Anderson 101.00
Sonny Bill Williams 1001.00

[Headless Chook]

Bellamy, Hasler and co all had distinguished playing careers. The type of respect I am talking about comes from acheivement, either as a player or a coach. You are asking me how do I know he's not capable but the question is what makes you think he is capable. What has he achieved that could possibly make me think he is a more suitable candidate than any other name mentioned. Has anyone here played under Robinson? We are asking why his name should even be mentioned. Someone, anyone.

Fair points. I suppose it all comes back to how highly you rate his work in the UK. He has done something right taking a spare parts team and turning them into a highly competitive out fit. I would also throw Michael Maguire's name at you. Where was his distinguished playing career or list of achievements before taking control of Souths and delivering them their best year since 1989? How did he demand instant respect?

At the end of the day I have no doubt there are candidates out there who are more highly credentialled, but I wouldn't write him off or 'cringe' if he was named as coach because I think half the battle as a coach is having the players want to play for you, and from reports, the players loved Robinson and bought into what he was teaching them.

[Guest]

BREAKING NEWS:

Anasta agrees to forego Tigers contract and coach the Sydney Roosters from 2013 onwards on a 6 year deal.

[Guest]

It's a shame he didn't take the coaching director job - that's the sort of role that suits him.

[Guest]

BREAKING NEWS:

Anasta agrees to forego Tigers contract and coach the Sydney Roosters from 2013 onwards on a 6 year deal.

[Guest]

There's chatter that a couple of players are also packing their bags tonight. Any of the insiders on here have more information?

[Guest]

There's chatter that a couple of players are also packing their bags tonight. Any of the insiders on here have more information?

Only bag being packed belongs to Anasta...

[BarnstormingBlockbustin']

There's chatter that a couple of players are also packing their bags tonight. Any of the insiders on here have more information?

smith son and fred86 aren't players.

[Guest]

Bellamy is going to NZ.. His agent is already over there negotiating his contract.. I think they will bring JT into the role. Would love to see Freddy back though ! Super pumped Smith is gone though.. The club can only get stronger from here !!

[Guest]

Smith Jr is gone too

Who is Smith Jnr??????

[elo]

Who is Smith Jnr??????

Rohan Smith, Bwian's son who was an assistant coach.