Gouga 570 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Just annonced on SEN, waiting confirmation.
IvanBartul13 2,564 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Just annonced on SEN, waiting confirmation. Yes, its confirmed, three-year deal
QueenC 74 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 This sounds like a good thing and something that was brought up here a few times recently...... And I love the speed in which Bailey and the club seemed to have gone about it. Definitely hitting the ground running :D !!!
Nasher 33,651 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Absolutely stoked with this. Welcome aboard.
Demon Disciple 12,530 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Good news. As stated in the other thread, it's great to see Bailey taking the initiative and hitting the ground running. He is no nonsense, goes after what he wants, and does his best to get it. Welcome back Chris, and kudos to you Dean Bailey.
Gouga 570 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Posted September 4, 2007 I actually thought Connolly would not be interested in the position. In some ways it closes the door on his future coaching oppurtunities. Maybe Connolly has made some big decisions since missing the Melbourne job and no longer has coaching aspirations.
WonnaJurah 5 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 good replacement for fagan, and he is an mfc life member
The Fergburger 0 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 good replacement for fagan I agree
Gorgoroth 13,216 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Not stuffing around is he, well done to the bald badger and the MFC for getting chris to the post, and good to see chris willing to join su after losing the job, will he be like fagan with a assistant role?
Gouga 570 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Posted September 4, 2007 Weird situation 3 of the 5 final candidates will be employed by the club next year? Maybe there is a job at the club for Hardwick and Sheedy.
praha 11,267 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Finally getting some previous Demons into the club
Stinger2 28 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Am very pleased with this appointment. Connolly did wonders for Freo's profile in the West in his time there.
Rhino Richards 1,467 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 I actually thought Connolly would not be interested in the position. In some ways it closes the door on his future coaching oppurtunities. Maybe Connolly has made some big decisions since missing the Melbourne job and no longer has coaching aspirations. I think anyone who is coaching needs to have a broad mind as to future career opportunities in football if they ever get sacked. Very happy with this appointment. While I did not think he would be MFC coach he could bring a hell of alot to the football operations side of things in his new role.
Redleg 42,143 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 I think anyone who is coaching needs to have a broad mind as to future career opportunities in football if they ever get sacked. Very happy with this appointment. While I did not think he would be MFC coach he could bring a hell of alot to the football operations side of things in his new role. Agreed.
praha 11,267 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 The more past players you have at a club the better; it's the only way you're going to get unconditional passion for success and the club.
Sir-Allen-Jakovich 0 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 From MELBOURNEfc: MELBOURNEfc today announced that its football department head for the next three years will be Chris Connolly. Connolly, 44, has been appointed Football Manager and will oversee all football operations, including coaching and player development and list management. Connolly is the former Fremantle coach, an 84 game player for MELBOURNEfc, and Club life member. Connolly came from Melbourne’s Under 19s to the senior list from 1983 to 1991, with knee reconstructions in 1987 and 1990. From 1992 to 1996 he coached Eastern Ranges, then was reserves and senior assistant coach at Hawthorn from 1996 to 2001, before taking on the senior role at Fremantle from 2002 to earlier this year. He has a Bachelor of Education majoring in physical education, and has strong networks in the football, business, cricket, basketball and mental skills areas. He replaces Chris Fagan, who finishes later this month to move to the Hawthorn Football Club. Chris Connolly said : "I obviously set out to become senior coach of Melbourne, but I am absolutely delighted with this outcome." (More to come on website, I imagine)
pantaloons 2,019 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Fantastic news. Well done to the MFC for the way in which they've gone about their off-field business of late. Having someone of Connolly's experience in the position will be terrific. Bring on 2008!
beelzebub 23,392 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 welcome home Chris !! well there we have it folks.. The Bald and the Bountiful !!
Whispering_Jack 31,365 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Great initiative on behalf of the club. We now have the experience we needed at the highest level (and a great Melbourne person to boot) as well as a fresh innovative coach. Hopefully our winning streak from Sunday night will continue in 2008. Incidentally, only 3 clubs in the entire competition will go into the new season as last game winners - us, the Saints and the eventual premiership team.
mo64 5,910 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Interesting that list management is part of Connolly's brief. Wasn't Craig Cameron in charge this year?
occo 2 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Interesting that list management is part of Connolly's brief. Wasn't Craig Cameron in charge this year? thats my concirn too. I dont rate Connolly in looking for talant but its out of our hands i guess
w00dy 146 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Interesting that list management is part of Connolly's brief. Wasn't Craig Cameron in charge this year? list management refers to the negotiation of contracts and the delisting of players... Craig Cameron virtually washes his hands of the players once their name has been called at the draft table, his job mainly is to scout our drafting prospects... very happy about this, hopefully the two CC's can get our list into some fantastic shape...
Jaded No More 68,976 Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 This is a massive coup for Melbourne, with 3 of the 5 candidates now at the club. For all of his downfalls as a coach, I think Connolly has a lot of very positive characteristics which would be a welcomed addition to our club. Besides, he is great with the media, which balances well with Bailey. Well done Melbourne. Very exciting times ahead!
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