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Post by tony on May 13, 2022 7:46:10 GMT
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Post by baldereagle on May 13, 2022 7:50:56 GMT
Excellent choice, but you have to wonder how he stays as GB coach at the same time. Same age as Darius so potential to stay for years of BBL dominance !
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Post by irf on May 13, 2022 7:54:11 GMT
Glad Newby didn't get this as would have been more worried as he is more proven and has superior experience at creating competitive BBL clubs
I was secretly hoping Fab would make a comeback so we could maintain the current status quo a few more years!!
Good luck to Steutel
I guess the only way is up
He's got coaching experience but never recruited or put a squad together for a BBL club which is obviously a huge part of what's not been working at Eagles for some time now
There will be as many questions as answers with this appointment IMO
But like I say
The only way is up from the starting position he inherits
Let's see who he recruits
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Post by irf on May 13, 2022 7:56:13 GMT
Ps only way to judge success at Eagles IMO is a coach who gets them properly competing to win the league again
He really should be doing that within two seasons with Eagles set up and fanbase IMO
And then win league by season 3
He will be helped if Lions and Riders are both distracted with Europe next season
That's really in Eagles favour when it comes to challenging for the league again
Obviously in due course Eagles should want to try Europe as well
It's a great opportunity for Steutel
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Post by spacejammer on May 13, 2022 8:55:45 GMT
Wow they say unlucky Friday 13th but I'm overmoon at this!
I know now it will be down to Steutel as well as who he signs to get us back to winning ways but this was definately a great choice for the Eagles.
And I'm looking forward to next season already.
Whilst Europe would be nice, even if it is on the cards (which I hope so one day) I think mission one would be to get us back to formidable form.
I would certainly expect a minimum of a top 5 finish but so long as we look competitive that would be an achievement off the back of this disastrous season.
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Post by D44 on May 13, 2022 9:02:18 GMT
Glad Newby didn't get this as would have been more worried as he is more proven and has superior experience at creating competitive BBL clubs I was secretly hoping Fab would make a comeback so we could maintain the current status quo a few more years!! Good luck to Steutel I guess the only way is up He's got coaching experience but never recruited or put a squad together for a BBL club which is obviously a huge part of what's not been working at Eagles for some time now There will be as many questions as answers with this appointment IMO But like I say The only way is up from the starting position he inherits Let's see who he recruits I don't know why you've got such a hard on for Newby IRF. Did he even want the job? I mean he built a good team for one season that bankrupted his club. They were awful when Amir Williams wasn't playing and 7ft centres are never cheap. 100% dsesevers credit for developing Jordan Williams and recruiting Cotez though. This is a great appointment, we know he can coach and motivate. Got to recruit better than last year, hopefully with a bigger budget with sponsorship issues sorted, and it won't be easy dealing with players like D and Fletch potentially winding down their careers. |
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Post by ScottishBasketballFan on May 13, 2022 11:48:49 GMT
Excellent choice, but you have to wonder how he stays as GB coach at the same time. Same age as Darius so potential to stay for years of BBL dominance ! Isn't Reinking still the coach of GB, I know Steutel was stepping in as Nate had commitments in the States. |
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Post by spacejammer on May 13, 2022 12:21:40 GMT
As acting GB head coach he did an impressive job with Team GB in the games I have seen and he certainly doesn't seem like the sort of coach that will allow the team to just sit back and take a beating.
Which is what I felt happened to many times this season especially against Leicester.
Although with GB I know he has higher calibre European standard players I his roster so I do wonder if he we will be able to work his magic with a much different team formula.
I certainly look forward to his battles with Robbie P of Leicester and also Kapoulas of Bristol next season and Murray of Glasgow.
A bit of GB coach vs GB coach/GB player.
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Post by LTfan on May 13, 2022 13:08:34 GMT
Excellent choice, but you have to wonder how he stays as GB coach at the same time. Same age as Darius so potential to stay for years of BBL dominance ! Isn't Reinking still the coach of GB, I know Steutel was stepping in as Nate had commitments in the States. Officially, yes. Currently Steutel is still 'Acting Head Coach' of the GB team whilst Reinking is still unavailable. |
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Post by A tall man on May 13, 2022 14:36:13 GMT
If I was a Riders fan I'd be worried.
While Marc has never had to recruit a team at this level before don't forget he's the gb coach, he will have access to gb fringe and regulars that other bbl teams won't. He will be more respected than Rob from unknowns based solely on him being an international eurobasket coach. It adds value to his name others don't have.
I think (and I say this dangerously) irf is right. They'll be challenging for league titles within 3 years. It could be the fall off Riders have coming (nothing lasts forever).
Its a big job and will take a huge amount of work but fantastic for the Geordies.
I reckon they'll keep just Sayers and fletch from this year
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Post by irf on May 13, 2022 14:44:49 GMT
Recruitment of a deeper younger squad is what's needed for Eagles to compete for the league
Assuming finances allow it of course
Without that it makes no difference how good a coach he turns out to be at BBL level or not
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Post by irf on May 13, 2022 14:46:11 GMT
If I was a Riders fan I'd be worried. While Marc has never had to recruit a team at this level before don't forget he's the gb coach, he will have access to gb fringe and regulars that other bbl teams won't. He will be more respected than Rob from unknowns based solely on him being an international eurobasket coach. It adds value to his name others don't have. I think (and I say this dangerously) irf is right. They'll be challenging for league titles within 3 years. It could be the fall off Riders have coming (nothing lasts forever). Its a big job and will take a huge amount of work but fantastic for the Geordies. I reckon they'll keep just Sayers and fletch from this year Riders dont need to fall off What BBL actually needs is Eagles and others to climb up and challenge them Riders have raised the bar |
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Post by irf on May 13, 2022 14:50:10 GMT
Glad Newby didn't get this as would have been more worried as he is more proven and has superior experience at creating competitive BBL clubs I was secretly hoping Fab would make a comeback so we could maintain the current status quo a few more years!! Good luck to Steutel I guess the only way is up He's got coaching experience but never recruited or put a squad together for a BBL club which is obviously a huge part of what's not been working at Eagles for some time now There will be as many questions as answers with this appointment IMO But like I say The only way is up from the starting position he inherits Let's see who he recruits I don't know why you've got such a hard on for Newby IRF. Did he even want the job? I mean he built a good team for one season that bankrupted his club. They were awful when Amir Williams wasn't playing and 7ft centres are never cheap. 100% dsesevers credit for developing Jordan Williams and recruiting Cotez though. This is a great appointment, we know he can coach and motivate. Got to recruit better than last year, hopefully with a bigger budget with sponsorship issues sorted, and it won't be easy dealing with players like D and Fletch potentially winding down their careers. Needs to take some tough decisions early I think There may still be a role for Defoe but on less wages for less minutes Fletch must be one of highest paid players in BBL Could his wages be spread better on more players? Bearing in mind Paul Blake said finances were tight? That's the questions the new coach has to ask and answer Tough decisions No easy answers But changes are definitely needed. And it's his job to make those decisions |
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Post by mac on May 13, 2022 19:29:13 GMT
That'll do, very happy with this.
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Post by spacejammer on May 13, 2022 20:40:39 GMT
I don't know why you've got such a hard on for Newby IRF. Did he even want the job? I mean he built a good team for one season that bankrupted his club. They were awful when Amir Williams wasn't playing and 7ft centres are never cheap. 100% dsesevers credit for developing Jordan Williams and recruiting Cotez though. This is a great appointment, we know he can coach and motivate. Got to recruit better than last year, hopefully with a bigger budget with sponsorship issues sorted, and it won't be easy dealing with players like D and Fletch potentially winding down their careers. Needs to take some tough decisions early I think There may still be a role for Defoe but on less wages for less minutes Fletch must be one of highest paid players in BBL Could his wages be spread better on more players? Bearing in mind Paul Blake said finances were tight? That's the questions the new coach has to ask and answer Tough decisions No easy answers But changes are definitely needed. And it's his job to make those decisions Ditto what you said now we have a coach in place now is a question of which players your bring back, bring in and let go. Plus will their a new assistant coach or will any of the assistants from thus season be returning next season? Although I think the next thing I will be wondering is if Defoe is going to return? And if he does come back hopefully we won't be overreliant on him. |
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Post by Solly on May 15, 2022 11:47:07 GMT
Shudda signed up Newby.
Having said that, they may still be able to get him on board in a couple of years once Steutel has been shown up as out of his depth.
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Post by irf on May 15, 2022 17:23:25 GMT
Shudda signed up Newby. Having said that, they may still be able to get him on board in a couple of years once Steutel has been shown up as out of his depth. I have to agree Then the major rebuild can start properly |
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Post by erj14 on May 18, 2022 9:19:58 GMT
Shudda signed up Newby. Having said that, they may still be able to get him on board in a couple of years once Steutel has been shown up as out of his depth. As an Eagles fan I'd have to agree at the moment. I think it'll be an improvement on McLeod, but I'm underwhelmed. |
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Post by irf on May 18, 2022 10:13:29 GMT
Shudda signed up Newby. Having said that, they may still be able to get him on board in a couple of years once Steutel has been shown up as out of his depth. As an Eagles fan I'd have to agree at the moment. I think it'll be an improvement on McLeod, but I'm underwhelmed. Seems like an easy cheap appointment Can't help expecting not enough change at Eagles from what's happened last 5 or 6 years tbh But lets see |
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Post by erj14 on May 18, 2022 13:21:28 GMT
As an Eagles fan I'd have to agree at the moment. I think it'll be an improvement on McLeod, but I'm underwhelmed. Seems like an easy cheap appointment Can't help expecting not enough change at Eagles from what's happened last 5 or 6 years tbh But lets see Agreed, hope I'm wrong! |
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