Peter Jackson report

[daisycutter 29,740]

you sure, you better check that with DC?

yep, confirmed by vlad on otc couple of days ago..........get up to date DL.....

[Soidee 1,496]

My mail, which I'm assuming is what Iva's possibly alluding to is the decision to Move Neeld will be made early this week and he will coach his last game against the Hawks. Source has a 60/40 record so whether concrete or not we will see.

Queens Birthday this year will be a ripper of a game, hehe haha belly laughs all round.

[DemonOX 8,800]

My mail, which I'm assuming is what Iva's possibly alluding to is the decision to Move Neeld will be made early this week and he will coach his last game against the Hawks. Source has a 60/40 record so whether concrete or not we will see.

Any news on who the new coach or caretaker will be PSD?

[Geddy Lee 582]

Queens Birthday this year will be a ripper of a game, hehe haha belly laughs all round.

Whether Neeld is coaching the MFC or Collingwood's midfield again, we will get smashed.

[Sir Why You Little 37,131]

Replacing Neeld before QB will make sure i am there.

Sad but true.

It makes sense. The present cannot cope with another 13 weeks.

[Soidee 1,496]

Replacing Neeld before QB will make sure i am there.

Sad but true.

It makes sense. The present cannot cope with another 13 weeks.

Supporter fatigue has reached alarming levels. Jackson must be sensing this surely?

[Sir Why You Little 37,131]

Supporter fatigue has reached alarming levels. Jackson must be sensing this surely?

of course he would. Talkback Radio in the car on the way to the office would do that.

I hate to think the Northern side of the 'G will be empty on QB,

But it is a possibility.

[flog 20]

Replacing Neeld before QB will make sure i am there.

Sad but true.

It makes sense. The present cannot cope with another 13 weeks.

That’s a fair bit of resentment over one man WYL.

I think you’re going to be disappointed when Mark is gone and nothing has changed

[iv'a worn smith 1,979]

That’s a fair bit of resentment over one man WYL.

I think you’re going to be disappointed when Mark is gone and nothing has changed

And how do you know nothing will change?

[flog 20]

And how do you know nothing will change?

In the short term nothing will change Iva.

This club needs to be rebuilt from the ground up and changing coaches tomorrow will achieve very little if the correct structures are not in place.

There is no way Peter Jackson has had enough time to conduct a comprehensive review of our club allowing decisions to be made with any conviction.

[iv'a worn smith 1,979]

In the short term nothing will change Iva.

This club needs to be rebuilt from the ground up and changing coaches tomorrow will achieve very little if the correct structures are not in place.

There is no way Peter Jackson has had enough time to conduct a comprehensive review of our club allowing decisions to be made with any conviction.

So we just accept losses, the number and magnitude of which are unprecedented?

[PaulRB 6,411]

So we just accept losses, the number and magnitude of which are unprecedented?

There is no certainty that an alternative path (coach) will change the situation.

It didn't change things last time we did it.

[Dee1987 277]

Neeld should just resign salvage his reputation a bit and for the benefit of his family too. Then we can all take a deep breath and get on with it

[iv'a worn smith 1,979]

There is no certainty that an alternative path (coach) will change the situation.

It didn't change things last time we did it.

No, you're right, there is no certainty. But one thing is certain. If we continue down this path we are farrked.

[Sir Why You Little 37,131]

In the short term nothing will change Iva.

This club needs to be rebuilt from the ground up and changing coaches tomorrow will achieve very little if the correct structures are not in place.

There is no way Peter Jackson has had enough time to conduct a comprehensive review of our club allowing decisions to be made with any conviction.

what attendance do you predict for QB if Neeld is still coaching after we get murdered by Hawthorn?

[Soidee 1,496]

In the short term nothing will change Iva.

This club needs to be rebuilt from the ground up and changing coaches tomorrow will achieve very little if the correct structures are not in place.

There is no way Peter Jackson has had enough time to conduct a comprehensive review of our club allowing decisions to be made with any conviction.

You make good points but this situation demands urgency. Almost every knowledgable person in the football industry cannot come up with any positives for Neeld. It is sad for the man himself and his family but the club must come first, and people must be given some hope no matter how small that is at the moment. The club must get on with it and sooner the better for all concerned.

[Waltham33 475]

Neeld could pull a Rev and change his approach to the players and media and go out in a blaze of glory? As far as Jackson goes, he said it all on Day 4 when he said everyone was in over their head. That will be rectified should the AFL want it to be.

[stueyspencer no12 73]

There is no certainty that an alternative path (coach) will change the situation.

It didn't change things last time we did it.

Yes it did, Things became greatly worse. A mistake was made. Recriminations will be unhelpful, but a change now is vital.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

There is no certainty that an alternative path (coach) will change the situation.

It didn't change things last time we did it.

It certainly did change things.....terribly and for the worst.

The whole process of Neelds recruitment and his performance as a coach have been totally diabolical.

As Gerard Healy has said MFC is completely bankrupt on the field and needs to act on the coach before it bankrupts us off it.

[What 18,810]

There is no certainty that an alternative path (coach) will change the situation.

It didn't change things last time we did it.

Maybe cos we hired two untried spuds?

Bring in Choco or Roos and we will start winning

[stueyspencer no12 73]

It certainly did change things.....terribly and for the worst.

The whole process of Neelds recruitment and his performance as a coach have been totally diabolical.

As Gerard Healy has said MFC is completely bankrupt on the field and needs to act on the coach before it bankrupts us off it.

Obviously I agree with you RR but I'm hoping we can put aside how this happened, and get on with the next phase.

No-one acted in bad faith. There were plenty who thought Mark Neeld would be a great appointment. It's awfully unfortunate and no doubt a good deal worse for him.

There is about to be the greatest challenge for us all, to help refix this club. With supporters like you it has a chance.

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

Any news on who the new coach or caretaker will be PSD?

I'd suggest Craig will be the likely appointment by default IF Neeld is moved on. When asked if he would like to coach again earlier this year he clearly said he didn't want to coach again and was happy in his present role. Now he appears to be the assistant coach or at the very least, Neeld's new 'advisor' during match day as well as a mentor/assistant to the players as they rotate to the bench. Football Director/Assistant Coach?

Regardless his role has changed in the last few weeks to be something much more "hands on" on match day. He's actively involved in some form of coaching of the players and assisting Neeld with match day issues.

Edited May 27, 2013 by Rusty Nails

[bing181 9,328]

Regardless his role has changed in the last few weeks to be something much more "hands on" on match day. He's actively involved in some form of coaching of the players and assisting Neeld with match day issues.

Was (also) noteworthy that Neeld was sitting between Mahoney and Viney on Sunday - first time I've seen Viney in the front row like that. Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes.