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  • S stodders

    @pakman said in Foster:

    So what happens if the ABs win by 10?

    I can’t see NZRU can wield the axe for rest of Rigby Championship.

    Foster gets to walk away into the sunset with a big grin. If there is a subsequent upturn in form by the ABs he can say he laid the foundations but wasn't given the time to see it all come to fruition.

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    @stodders said in Foster:

    @pakman said in Foster:

    So what happens if the ABs win by 10?

    I can’t see NZRU can wield the axe for rest of Rigby Championship.

    Foster gets to walk away into the sunset with a big grin. If there is a subsequent upturn in form by the ABs he can say he laid the foundations but wasn't given the time to see it all come to fruition.

    And here we are.

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      Do we think he’s gone-burgers?

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        Do we think he’s gone-burgers?

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        @Billy-Tell said in Foster:

        Do we think he’s gone-burgers?

        A bit like the game last night, I wouldn't be surprised either way. There's been plenty of drums beating in the media and elsewhere, but the NZRU haven't taken a textbook management approach to any of it so far, so...!?

        Mark Robinson and the NZR Board have an interesting few days ahead...

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        • DonsteppaD Donsteppa

          @Billy-Tell said in Foster:

          Do we think he’s gone-burgers?

          A bit like the game last night, I wouldn't be surprised either way. There's been plenty of drums beating in the media and elsewhere, but the NZRU haven't taken a textbook management approach to any of it so far, so...!?

          Mark Robinson and the NZR Board have an interesting few days ahead...

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          @Donsteppa said in Foster:

          @Billy-Tell said in Foster:

          Do we think he’s gone-burgers?

          A bit like the game last night, I wouldn't be surprised either way. There's been plenty of drums beating in the media and elsewhere, but the NZRU haven't taken a textbook management approach to any of it so far, so...!?

          Mark Robinson and the NZR Board have an interesting few days ahead...

          Robinson doesn't have a say, does he? Both Foster and Robinson report to the board, so only the board can relieve Foster of his duties.

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            I hope he’s gone. Not up to it.

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            • Billy TellB Billy Tell

              I hope he’s gone. Not up to it.

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              @Billy-Tell said in Foster:

              I hope he’s gone. Not up to it.

              Me too, but I have absolutely no idea what NZR are going to pull out of their arse.

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                I knew Fozzie would come through, always had faith in him..what an amazing coach 😜

                So NZR..where to from here?

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                  https://twitter.com/patmck6/status/1558591008778362880

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                  • DonsteppaD Donsteppa

                    https://twitter.com/patmck6/status/1558591008778362880

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                    @Donsteppa said in Foster:

                    https://twitter.com/patmck6/status/1558591008778362880

                    Just came to post that too. Mentioned on the FPC game commentary

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                      Surely Foster has to go. Once the glow of this performance wears off, we will be back in the shite soon enough if he stays.

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                        Not a great look for NZR though. I doubt Foster was lying when asked if he would still be coach in two weeks with his “I don’t know” comment. That shows that he wasn’t set a clear target to keep his job and NZR have been clearly working behind the scenes on a preset decision without telling him.

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                        • O Old Samurai Jack

                          Surely Foster has to go. Once the glow of this performance wears off, we will be back in the shite soon enough if he stays.

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                          nostrildamus
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                          #2391

                          Plusses
                          Brought back SF when no one else wanted him
                          seemed to pay off yesterday

                          Question
                          Chose Jason Ryan (or forced on him?)

                          Negatives
                          Seemed reluctant to bring back ST, EdG
                          Many positional swaps, slow to select new players, try out other 6s or new props
                          Thought Jordie would be a good winger
                          Not playing Reece much who has been arguably our best winger
                          Chose injury plagued Sam Cane as captain and arguably not best in his position
                          General games slide apart from yesterday
                          Playing DH against big physical sides until his confidence gone (exception: yesterday)
                          Questionable kicking tactics
                          Often bad bench timing
                          Very slow to react to changing opponent tactics

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                            Timing would be fucking awful for team morale too. They all have to travel back together with a guy they have clearly thrown support behind. Will have some players worried about their own job too.
                            I don’t mind a change but think it is important to manage it well, possibly with an agreed transition.

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                            • CrucialC Crucial

                              Timing would be fucking awful for team morale too. They all have to travel back together with a guy they have clearly thrown support behind. Will have some players worried about their own job too.
                              I don’t mind a change but think it is important to manage it well, possibly with an agreed transition.

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                              @Crucial said in Foster:

                              Timing would be fucking awful for team morale too. They all have to travel back together with a guy they have clearly thrown support behind. Will have some players worried about their own job too.
                              I don’t mind a change but think it is important to manage it well, possibly with an agreed transition.

                              I came to post exactly this.

                              Sacking a guy they clearly responded to within 24 hours of a stirring win is a very dangerous move and will require some top draw man management.

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                                @Crucial said in Foster:

                                Timing would be fucking awful for team morale too. They all have to travel back together with a guy they have clearly thrown support behind. Will have some players worried about their own job too.
                                I don’t mind a change but think it is important to manage it well, possibly with an agreed transition.

                                I came to post exactly this.

                                Sacking a guy they clearly responded to within 24 hours of a stirring win is a very dangerous move and will require some top draw man management.

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                                @mariner4life tbf, we don't know what has gone on to spark this...maybe Fozzie, maybe Cane, maybe Ryan's influence, maybe the SA players read all the articles saying how shit we were and awesome they were, who knows, guess we will never know.

                                All we do know is they have responded to all the shit as best they could, but why didn't they last week, been alot of shit flying thier way before that.

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                                  The Press conference may also be a we have faith in Foster moment and we are keeping him.Putting all the talk about sacking him to bed for awhile.

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                                    I still hope he is gone.
                                    Players might be a bit bummed, but you have to have the best coaches available.
                                    Jason Ryan has made a huge difference - imo

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                                    • FrankF Frank

                                      I still hope he is gone.
                                      Players might be a bit bummed, but you have to have the best coaches available.
                                      Jason Ryan has made a huge difference - imo

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                                      @Frank said in Foster:

                                      I still hope he is gone.
                                      Players might be a bit bummed, but you have to have the best coaches available.
                                      Jason Ryan has made a huge difference - imo

                                      And there’s nothing to stop him continuing to do so.
                                      As far as we know it was also Foster that wanted the change from Plumtree.

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                                        Rancid Schnitzel
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                                        Changes nothing IMHO. It simply highlights the fact that we have the necessary cattle and that this epic shitshow can be turned around in record time with the right people in charge.

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                                        • CrucialC Crucial

                                          @Frank said in Foster:

                                          I still hope he is gone.
                                          Players might be a bit bummed, but you have to have the best coaches available.
                                          Jason Ryan has made a huge difference - imo

                                          And there’s nothing to stop him continuing to do so.
                                          As far as we know it was also Foster that wanted the change from Plumtree.

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                                          @Crucial said in Foster:

                                          @Frank said in Foster:

                                          I still hope he is gone.
                                          Players might be a bit bummed, but you have to have the best coaches available.
                                          Jason Ryan has made a huge difference - imo

                                          And there’s nothing to stop him continuing to do so.
                                          As far as we know it was also Foster that wanted the change from Plumtree.

                                          I doubt he wanted too as he gave this big Plumtree is a great coach speech as he sacked him...

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