Beloved Craig gone.

saintspremiers · Mon 25 Jul 2011 3:55pm

He's either resigned or has been sacked.

Had we won by say 5 goals maybe he would've survived.

Well done boys nice job![/code]

saintbrat · Post: # 1110580Post **saintbrat** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 3:57pm

He stepped down,

"It's time. To continue would hurt the club, given the negativity and distraction that my own role has become. We have clearly underperformed this year and as senior coach, I take the responsibility for that," Craig told adelaidefc.com.au

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Old Mate · Post: # 1110587Post **Old Mate** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:00pm

Poor taste. I'm not celebrating someone getting sacked (effectively) from their job. It could very well be tough on him and his family.

perfectionist · Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:01pm

Gee, that's a bit nasty. He undertook one of the most difficult jobs in sport. Coaches are well paid but, unlike some in our community who get big bucks, they earn every cent.

Thinline · Post: # 1110594Post **Thinline** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:03pm

Distasteful.

BUT.

It was getting awfully tiresome hearing about Adelaide's rebuilding program.

You know.

The one that's been going on since 1999 or so...

SainterK · Post: # 1110598Post **SainterK** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:05pm

Poor taste, and opposition news.

Old Mate · Post: # 1110599Post **Old Mate** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:05pm

Thinline wrote:Distasteful.

BUT.

It was getting awfully tiresome hearing about Adelaide's rebuilding program.

You know.

The one that's been going on since 1999 or so...

I really thought they were on the rise after the 09 season. Played some great footy and were unlucky to get knocked out of the finals by the Filth. What ever happened since then? They seem to have some extremely talented young players eg. Sloan, Mckay, Vince, Tippet, Dangerfield etc.

saintdooley · Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:08pm

saintspremiers wrote:He's either resigned or has been sacked.

Had we won by say 5 goals maybe he would've survived.

Well done boys nice job![/code]

1997 mate, they get the last laugh.

perfectionist · Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:08pm

They finished on top in 2005 and had a home final.

mullet · Post: # 1110611Post **mullet** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:15pm

He seems like a nice guy to me.

And he doesnt call players on opposition teams Rapists and lie about it.

Always conducted himself well

All the best Neil.

saintdooley · Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:18pm

perfectionist wrote:They finished on top in 2005 and had a home final.

and...? and they didnt win the premiership?

well that sounds an awlful lot familiar doesnt it now?

stinger · Post: # 1110621Post **stinger** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:31pm

saintdooley wrote:
saintspremiers wrote:He's either resigned or has been sacked.

Had we won by say 5 goals maybe he would've survived.

Well done boys nice job![/code]
1997 mate, they get the last laugh.

yep...sure...but i ain't sheeding any tears for the pricks.....

plugger66 · Post: # 1110624Post **plugger66** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:32pm

stinger wrote:
saintdooley wrote:
saintspremiers wrote:He's either resigned or has been sacked.

Had we won by say 5 goals maybe he would've survived.

Well done boys nice job![/code]
1997 mate, they get the last laugh.
yep...sure...but i ain't sheeding any tears for the pricks.....

Do you like anyone or anything?

HSVKing · Post: # 1110627Post **HSVKing** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:35pm

Flashback -

Round 15 2001 - St Kilda lose to Adelaide by 97 points at Colonial Stadium, Malcolm Blight is sacked by the club.

10 Years later...

Round 18 2011 - St Kilda beat Adelaide by 103 points at Etihad Stadium, Neil Craig stands down (get the feeling there would have been a little shove).

ozrulestrace · Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:38pm

I'm not chortling about Neil Craig's departure because how many times during the 70s and 80s did the Saints get an absolute flogging followed by the departure of the coach?

So there but for the Grace of God go I.....

saintspremiers · Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:39pm

HSVKing wrote:Flashback -

Round 15 2001 - St Kilda lose to Adelaide by 97 points at Colonial Stadium, Malcolm Blight is sacked by the club.

10 Years later...

Round 18 2011 - St Kilda beat Adelaide by 103 points at Etihad Stadium, Neil Craig stands down (get the feeling there would have been a little shove).

Karma. Almost.

We now just need to beat them in GF

Winmar7Fan · Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:50pm

Cruel post on one of the most respected and decent guys in the business.

Great Coach to go with it. Fantastic opportunity for the clubs looking for a new one which I'm sure some Clubs are already raising an eyebrow. Good luck to him

SaintPav · Post: # 1110651Post **SaintPav** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 4:58pm

ozrulestrace wrote:I'm not chortling about Neil Craig's departure because how many times during the 70s and 80s did the Saints get an absolute flogging followed by the departure of the coach?

So there but for the Grace of God go I.....

don't worry, if we lose by 100 points you will never be sacked.

SaintPav · Post: # 1110652Post **SaintPav** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 5:00pm

saintdooley wrote:
perfectionist wrote:They finished on top in 2005 and had a home final.
and...? and they didnt win the premiership?

well that sounds an awlful lot familiar doesnt it now?

So what were you saying back then? "Sack Nicky...He's no good.....

AdelaideSainter · Mon 25 Jul 2011 5:51pm

He did the right thing IMO. Always one to show integrity Craig.

Behind Play · Mon 25 Jul 2011 5:53pm

The second Neil, the Saints have got rid of, Neil Balm being the first when he coached Melbourne.

Richter · Post: # 1110740Post **Richter** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 5:59pm

mullet wrote:He seems like a nice guy to me.

Always conducted himself well

All the best Neil.

+1

Saints43 · Post: # 1110752Post **Saints43** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 6:12pm

Adelaide have just announced that they will be hiring the best coach in the country.

degruch · Post: # 1110754Post **degruch** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 6:14pm

Saints43 wrote:Adelaide have just announced that they will be hiring the best coach in the country.

Didn't they just get 6 million for 2012? Welcome back Blighty!

goddardisgod · Mon 25 Jul 2011 6:39pm

Saints43 wrote:Adelaide have just announced that they will be hiring the best coach in the country.

Thy can't do that! Ross Lyon is hired for next year.

Beloved Craig gone.

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