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Trent Barrett is adamant he is "100 per cent committed" to coaching Canterbury despite Phil Gould urging the incoming coach to reconsider due to political instability at the club.

The Bulldogs trumpeted the signing of Barrett as Dean Pay’s replacement until the end of 2023, but there are concerns that the former Manly coach could again be the victim of factionalism. Barrett left the Sea Eagles on bad terms and the opportunity at Canterbury could be his last as a head coach if he fails to perform.
Gould warned Barrett that the blue and whites had become a “toxic mess” and believes he would be better off remaining at Penrith as an assistant to Ivan Cleary.

However, Barrett said he will be at the helm of the "family club" next year.
"[I'm] One hundred per cent committed," Barrett told the Herald. "[Bulldogs CEO] Andrew Hill and the board have been nothing but supportive and very professional.

"I'm all in and looking forward to it."

Barrett's manager, Wayne Beavis, also reiterated that Barrett was "one million per cent" committed to the role.

“It’s never been an issue,” Beavis said.

Gould, however, warned Barrett that he was better off opting out of the Bulldogs job.
“I'm sure that Trent Barrett doesn't know what he's getting himself into and if I was associated with Trent Barrett in any way, shape or form I think I'd be advising him to reconsider his decision," Gould told Nine's 100% Footy.

"I just think this is going to deteriorate into a real mess in the coming weeks, and I just can't see a way out,” Gould said.

“I think it's just too much for him to take on at this time, given what happened to him at Manly, and given that his next NRL appointment is very, very important
He's in a really good club at the moment at the Panthers, he's got a great role and is doing a tremendous job. I'd be nearly inclined to decline it and go back to where he is and just wait a little bit more time because the Bulldogs is an absolute mess. Behind the scenes it is a toxic mess."
The relationship between Bulldogs chairman Lynne Anderson and Canterbury Leagues Club chairman George Coorey has deteriorated, sparking fears of unrest at Belmore. Coorey, 61, has been the subject of complaints by several women who have alleged he made inappropriate comments to them. Fellow board members have called for him to at least stand down while there is an inquiry, however his backers say he has nothing to answer for and have turned their anger towards Anderson, to whom the complaints were first made.

In a joint letter to members, Anderson and Hill said that leagues club funding had ceased providing the football club its monthly grants in March due to the coronavirus outbreak.

“It is fantastic to be able to report that the football club has come through an incredibly challenging COVID-19 period in a strong position, and are on target to post a healthy profit on our 2020 profit and loss,” Hill and Anderson said in the letter.

“In what has been a tough challenge for all businesses, we have managed to navigate the landscape through early action, careful planning and budgetary constraint to protect the long-term viability of the club.
“It needs to be stated that our monthly grant from the Canterbury League Club stopped in March by mutual decision. The League Club stopped trading at that point and had to undergo its own operational review.

“Both clubs have worked closely together through these challenging times, and are stronger for it. This meant that as a football club we have had to operate with no grant in recent months, so it is great to be able to report that we are on track for a surplus this year, despite the challenging situation we found ourselves in.”

Source :SMH
By Adrian Proszenko, Chris Barrett and Christian Nicolussi
September 8, 2020 — 11.01am
 

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Now the board and executives just need to bury the hatchet and keep a low profile. The club will suffer until the power struggles stop. Well run club have a backroom that works for the good of the club and supporters. We have a new coach let him be given a fair chance to succeed, or we may as well just stuck with Pay and never move forward
 

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Media credibility has suffered terribly.
Fake news is rampant.
It’s all about the clicks and the bucks.
Take a deep breath and double check the source before being sure it’s true...
 

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Gould and Daley can fuck off imagine trying to keep a struggling club down when Gould himself has said we’re the biggest club in Sydney and the league is better when we’re good they can both get f**ked
 

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Gus can't see a way out - so his advice is based on his poor vision and lack of creative problem skills. And he tries to push the sword in by trying to make us lose a coach for 2021 - nice one Gus. We are in a mess and you want to make it more of a mess. Fuck you.
 

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This was always a non story started only because of some bullshit from Gus trying to cause a rift. It's hilarious seeing as only a few months ago he was recommending Barrett to the club... Gus showed his true colours once again.
 

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Trent Barrett is adamant he is "100 per cent committed" to coaching Canterbury despite Phil Gould urging the incoming coach to reconsider due to political instability at the club.

The Bulldogs trumpeted the signing of Barrett as Dean Pay’s replacement until the end of 2023, but there are concerns that the former Manly coach could again be the victim of factionalism. Barrett left the Sea Eagles on bad terms and the opportunity at Canterbury could be his last as a head coach if he fails to perform.
Gould warned Barrett that the blue and whites had become a “toxic mess” and believes he would be better off remaining at Penrith as an assistant to Ivan Cleary.

However, Barrett said he will be at the helm of the "family club" next year.
"[I'm] One hundred per cent committed," Barrett told the Herald. "[Bulldogs CEO] Andrew Hill and the board have been nothing but supportive and very professional.

"I'm all in and looking forward to it."

Barrett's manager, Wayne Beavis, also reiterated that Barrett was "one million per cent" committed to the role.

“It’s never been an issue,” Beavis said.

Gould, however, warned Barrett that he was better off opting out of the Bulldogs job.
“I'm sure that Trent Barrett doesn't know what he's getting himself into and if I was associated with Trent Barrett in any way, shape or form I think I'd be advising him to reconsider his decision," Gould told Nine's 100% Footy.

"I just think this is going to deteriorate into a real mess in the coming weeks, and I just can't see a way out,” Gould said.

“I think it's just too much for him to take on at this time, given what happened to him at Manly, and given that his next NRL appointment is very, very important
He's in a really good club at the moment at the Panthers, he's got a great role and is doing a tremendous job. I'd be nearly inclined to decline it and go back to where he is and just wait a little bit more time because the Bulldogs is an absolute mess. Behind the scenes it is a toxic mess."
The relationship between Bulldogs chairman Lynne Anderson and Canterbury Leagues Club chairman George Coorey has deteriorated, sparking fears of unrest at Belmore. Coorey, 61, has been the subject of complaints by several women who have alleged he made inappropriate comments to them. Fellow board members have called for him to at least stand down while there is an inquiry, however his backers say he has nothing to answer for and have turned their anger towards Anderson, to whom the complaints were first made.

In a joint letter to members, Anderson and Hill said that leagues club funding had ceased providing the football club its monthly grants in March due to the coronavirus outbreak.

“It is fantastic to be able to report that the football club has come through an incredibly challenging COVID-19 period in a strong position, and are on target to post a healthy profit on our 2020 profit and loss,” Hill and Anderson said in the letter.

“In what has been a tough challenge for all businesses, we have managed to navigate the landscape through early action, careful planning and budgetary constraint to protect the long-term viability of the club.
“It needs to be stated that our monthly grant from the Canterbury League Club stopped in March by mutual decision. The League Club stopped trading at that point and had to undergo its own operational review.

“Both clubs have worked closely together through these challenging times, and are stronger for it. This meant that as a football club we have had to operate with no grant in recent months, so it is great to be able to report that we are on track for a surplus this year, despite the challenging situation we found ourselves in.”

Source :SMH
By Adrian Proszenko, Chris Barrett and Christian Nicolussi
September 8, 2020 — 11.01am
I like Gould ( for his knowledge of the game), but seriously, go and fuck yourself Gus
 

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Trent already said he learnt from his time at Manly, he's there to coach and won't be involved in any back office rubbish (which there seems to be alot of). As long as he gets the staff and players he wants I think he'll be happy.

As for the board and many other connected to the club it will be good to see the back of some of them. I believe Hill signed a 3 year deal which expires in December, he's been pretty underwhelming.
 

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With all the hype about Gould, many obviously see him as God (the spelling is not that different anyway). The only way out of this mess for our club is to sack any members of either board who do not see Gould as our enemy, even if the name is Coorey
 

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Coming from a CEO who two years ago sacked a coach three quarters of the way into the comp while the team was running fourth. Bit rich Phil
He said last night that he wanted the guy to see out the season but the Penrith Board said Hook had to go asap.
 
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