still struggling with the 2 years factor

Im not.. I was before but he'll be there 3 at least. He hinted at a longer involvement , in another role.. possibly as a Craig type role perhaps.

Im happy with what we have.

role on CHANGE !!

Comfortable he is!

Work he must do!

Watts he must sign!

thanks Tami !!!

My wife is out tonight which is a good thing as any bedroom activities would be awkward with Paul Roos on my mind

I like the succession plan it's the way football is going we can't keep sacking coaches it's not a good look

still struggling with the 2 years factor

I also believe he will be head coach for 3 years.. He has a habit of talking down his prospects.. And he sounds sincerely excited by the challenge.

Watts he must sign!

I sense great power in him - sign we must!

It just got good to follow Melbourne again

Thank goodness it's been announced. I was worried I was going to vote for Paul Roos above the line in the Senate tomorrow. What a waste that would have been. He has much more important work to do than that.

I also believe he will be head coach for 3 years.. He has a habit of talking down his prospects.. And he sounds sincerely excited by the challenge.

I suppose it depends largely on what happens - if the best case unfolds and we are say, in the top 6 or so at the end of 2016 I suppose he would be likely to 'bat on'

One more piece of uncut, confirmed news.

MFC wanted 5 years, but Paul Roos would not commit. However, Paul Roos verbally said he WILL coach beyond 2 years and beyond 3 years if all is going well. Roos wanted an out should admin, board etc fail to maintain the structure and standards he requires.

This should keep the entire organisation in line.

that was the reading I got as well - all along he has been all about having a stable board/admin so I'd say he wants to see that we can keep our [censored] in order before signing on for half a decade. MFC balls in your court.

If Ling doesn't apply for the senior assistant gig then he shouldn't coach anywhere. Guaranteed head coaching job and learning from the grand master is far too good to refuse.

Just a side thought

I bet we get a good draw next year courtesy of the AFL to give Roos a chance to get off to a real good start

Welcome Paul Roos, how sweet it is.

So, the way I read it is:

Roos to coach the Dees for 3 seasons.

A senior assistant will be appointed soon.

The senior assistant will then by given a set date to take over from Roos.

Correct?

Paul Roos built a culture at the Swans and his legacy remains there to this day. He turned what were previously perceived as ordinary footballers, into ones that played with every piece of talent and raw gut emotion they had. His team played for him, respected, admired and were loyal to him. If he brings just one ounce of that to the MFC and I have no doubt he will and some, I will be very happy.

Understandably, we have been far too negative on here for far too long. Let's just suck this up and back it to the hilt. The flow on affects from this appointment are yet to be witnessed, but I will back it in, the net benefit of the Roos appointment will be substantial and long term.

Get on board.

No more Roos free football for Melbourne FC!!

Great news. He showed a lot of character when he played for Fitzroy, great to have him with our club.

We have Roos, Essendon have Hird coming back in 12 months.

Despite being a troll I am also excited by the prospect of improved culture amongst the players.

It is interesting to contemplate how Roos would be perceived had leaping Leo Barry not taken that mark to win the premiership in 2005. A great copach but no premiership.

sorry coach not copach!

"I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope we can win games across the border. I hope to see my fellow supporters and proudly shake hands after a great victory. I hope a Premiership is as incredible as it has been in my dreams. I hope."

Roosshank Redemption

welcome

This.....

Now makes me more excited than this.....

(Don't pretend you don't get it...)

Major kudos this got a good belly laugh, have actually hada few at the posts today

Paul Roos: "I want Melbourne to be the hardest to play against in the AFL."

He also mentioned a Game Plan, not sure he touched upon Fitness Levels.

Did he mention the reality bus

The Horn has finally been blown