Richardson back in the race!

[Dr Spaceman]

MEDIA RELEASE November 13, 2013 11:15 AM

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2 ... richardson

"Port Adelaide advises Director of Coaching and Strategy Alan Richardson has informed the club that he has reconsidered his position and will hold discussions with St Kilda in relation to their senior coaching position.

Port Adelaide was told of this decision late last night and will make no further comment at this stage."

[Verdun66]

MEDIA RELEASE November 13, 2013 11:15 AM

http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2 ... richardson

"Port Adelaide advises Director of Coaching and Strategy Alan Richardson has informed the club that he has reconsidered his position and will hold discussions with St Kilda in relation to their senior coaching position.

Port Adelaide was told of this decision late last night and will make no further comment at this stage."

Don't like him, but maybe Finey was right all along.....

Very sound choice if it came to that.

[St Chris]

Hmmm interesting. I got the impression from this morning's Age article that he was resisting doing the full presentation, but was not completely ruling it out.

My vote is still with Williams, but Richardson really could be anything. Anywhere from Lyon to Watters, and anything inbetween. Is regularly talked up though, he must be doing something right.

[bob__71]

I get the feeling that a few forum members have just done their dough.

[saintspremiers]

I get the feeling that a few forum members have just done their dough.

I didn't bet but I'd be pissed off if we get the steak knives because contract talks with Choco broke down.

Smelling Like the Lyon negotiation failure in 2011.

[magnifisaint]

There you go Mr Rucci. You know SFA.

[magnifisaint]

I bet you he gets the job. I reckon the decision will come down to terms.

[Legendary]

Richardson was a target the whole time, they just didn't think he was available.

Just shows what can happen when you keep asking.

Sounds like he's now almost over the line.

[magnifisaint]

And to think the Saints wasted two bloody years with Watters his name.

[Kernal75]

Why sound Williams out before you sack Watters and then baulk at his terms. Just seems strange that we would push someone to coach the club ho wasn't interested 24 hours ago. Wreaks of penny pinching for mine.

[fingers]

Why sound Williams out before you sack Watters and then baulk at his terms. Just seems strange that we would push someone to coach the club ho wasn't interested 24 hours ago. Wreaks of penny pinching for mine.

My guess is you have no idea.

[saintspremiers]

Why sound Williams out before you sack Watters and then baulk at his terms. Just seems strange that we would push someone to coach the club ho wasn't interested 24 hours ago. Wreaks of penny pinching for mine.

My guess is you have no idea.

And neither do you.

We do have a solid history of stuffing up coaching deals. That is a fact.

[fingers]

Why sound Williams out before you sack Watters and then baulk at his terms. Just seems strange that we would push someone to coach the club ho wasn't interested 24 hours ago. Wreaks of penny pinching for mine.

My guess is you have no idea.

And neither do you.

We do have a solid history of stuffing up coaching deals. That is a fact.

Correct. I don't have any idea. Which is why I'm not making grand statements about what the club is doing or not doing. And if I did no something I probably wouldn't share it here

BTW I was in no way trying to be rude to Kernal.

[derby Street]

Perhaps the 5 year deal Choco wants has rightly caused some concerns ?

[Legendary]

Terms not an issue with Choco.

Genuine belief that Richardson might be a better candidate. Is what I understand.

[asaint]

Makes Greg Denham look like the dill we all know him to be.

[samoht]

Hopefully, whichever coach we go with will be clearly explained where his role begins and ends - he will need to understand "the structure", and agree to work within it.

Maybe, the structure and the coach's role should even be written into the contract?

The coach should know what is expected of him and what he's taking on - right from the start.

[maverick]

Why sound Williams out before you sack Watters and then baulk at his terms. Just seems strange that we would push someone to coach the club ho wasn't interested 24 hours ago. Wreaks of penny pinching for mine.

My guess is you have no idea.

And neither do you.

We do have a solid history of stuffing up coaching deals. That is a fact.

Which ones have we stuffed up in modern times, say AFL history?
I can think of two.
Not bad in 23 years....

[Life Long Saint]

Richardson was a target the whole time, they just didn't think he was available.
Just shows what can happen when you keep asking.

Because that worked well the last time we tried that!

[Con Gorozidis]

Hmmm interesting. I got the impression from this morning's Age article that he was resisting doing the full presentation, but was not completely ruling it out.

My vote is still with Williams, but Richardson really could be anything. Anywhere from Lyon to Watters, and anything inbetween. Is regularly talked up though, he must be doing something right.

I assume Richardson went through the full job interview last time with all the testing etc so I can understand why he wasnt too keen to go down that path again - especially if he thought it was a fait accompli with Williams.
The club must have already had a fair idea of what Richardson was offering as he came 2nd to Cuddles in the first process.

It sounds like Cuddles was a bit of a con/confidence trickster who comes across very well in interviews and might be a good assistant but lost his marbles trying too hard to be the 'big dog'.

We need someone comfortable in their own skin who is firm and fair and consistent. Not some little dog out to prove hes a big dog.

Hopefully Richardson is a more solid individual, more secure and doesnt feel a need to artificially be 'tough'.

[kimberly saint]

Wat am i missing , i thought richardson had just informed port he was in talks with us. Does this suddenly mean he has the job ??? i for one hope williams gets gig still.

[derby Street]

Richardson was a target the whole time, they just didn't think he was available.
Just shows what can happen when you keep asking.

Because that worked well the last time we tried that!

Don't believe that was the case with Blighty at all - I believe he was originally on the coaching selection panel. It all went pear shaped from there!

[SaintPav]

I'm putting my tie away, for now.

Jacksons, you were WRONG

[stinger]

I get the feeling that a few forum members have just done their dough.

he's the new coach...put your house on it....

[Life Long Saint]

Richardson was a target the whole time, they just didn't think he was available.
Just shows what can happen when you keep asking.

Because that worked well the last time we tried that!

Don't believe that was the case with Blighty at all - I believe he was originally on the coaching selection panel. It all went pear shaped from there!

I don't recall there being a selection panel at all!
I recall the president, CEO, GT and some senior players flying to the Gold Coast to entice him South!