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Posted May 18, 2010 14:48:00
Coach John Mitchell has dismissed rumours he is set to leave the Western Force to guide struggling South African team the Lions for the 2011 Super 15 rugby season.
Mitchell confirmed on Tuesday that he will coach the Force next season before stepping aside but revealed he is in talks with the Lions to take up a consultancy role for their domestic Currie Cup season, which runs from July to October.
The Johannesburg-based Lions failed to win a game in the 2010 Super 14 season and their coach Dick Muir is under the pump to keep his job after just one year at the franchise.
But Mitchell said he would not even consider coaching a rival Super 14 franchise next season.
"I'm here right until the end of my contract so I'll be coaching the Western Force next year," Mitchell said on Tuesday.
"There has been discussions in coaching Currie Cup only between now and next Super 14.
"That's only been discussions, there's been no decision made.
"I'm entitled to annual leave, I've got quite a bit up my sleeve.
"I can still fulfil my duties here.
"In the last five years I [have done] very little at this time of year except plan and reflect.
"So I think it's important I continue to coach, especially going into a longer competition next year.
"It allows me to learn off another country during that period. There's a lot of advantages."
The Force were plagued by injuries this year and finished a disappointing 13th with just four wins to their name.
- AAP
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Reads as a very professional, well considered plan which would benefit both JM and EWF. Allows for an appointment with transition - much as has been discussed in a number of other threads.
Let's hope we see it come through.
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As you would expect Timbo, always a man with a plan and of the highest integrity.
Seeya next year Mitch![]()
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
well I guess that clears up the coaching issue for next year........
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Great news...I must admit I was worried about the timing of his announcement but he's proving to be the genuine, honest and upfront professional I believed he was.
Just happy to be here
Shouldn't the headline read - Mitchell Wants to stay at the Force.
A good statement from Coach Mitchell - but who's to say that RugbyWA wont payout the final year of the contract for a new coach to start the 2011 Season.
I am sure there is more to come from this story, this is not the end of it.
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"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Unless there is a clause to the contrary, "Paying out a contract" requires agreement from both parties.
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shortening.
like the chances of the Dockers winning another game this season?
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