Stade Français : Ewen McKenzie sacked !

[jauzy19]

In french : http://www.rugbyrama.fr/rugby/top-14/2009-2010/menage-a-paris_sto2056844/story.shtml

Google translate : http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=fr&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rugbyrama.fr%2Frugby%2Ftop-14%2F2009-2010%2Fmenage-a-paris_sto2056844%2Fstory.shtml&sl=fr&tl=en&history_state0=

 

[Grandmaster Flash]

Wow, knew they had 40-odd put on them last weekend but this seems a little drastic.

What will he say? A priori, Ewen McKenzie est en train de négocier sa sortie. A priori, Ewen McKenzie is currently negotiating his release. L'Australien, qui est sous contrat jusqu'en juin 2010, ne compterait pas s'asseoir sur son salaire. The Australian, who is under contract until June 2010, would not count sitting on his salary.

Google translation is still a little jumbled, mind giving a quick summary Jauzy?

 

[jauzy19]

First of all, my english isn't much better than google translate's one. :lmao:

McKenzie's contract ends in June 2010 and he wants 100% of his salary even if he's leaving now.

 

[Gagger]

Thanks for the tip off Jauzy - you're red hot!

 

[rugbywhisperer]

Does the return flight pass through Brisbane?

 

[TOCC]

no i think it goes direct to melbourne

 

[louie]

hope not. find him overrated myself.

 

[Spook]

Cheika is lined up for Melbourne. Overall, SF was poor under Link.

 

[Scarfman]

I just had a horrible though about S15 coaching.

Matt Will ... [shudders] ... Matt Williams. It's been a couple of years. He is about due to be sacked.

 

[fatprop]

It sounds like a tough gig with turnover between games of 5 or 6 players a week due to various duties.

 

[Scarfman]

Adding to my comment above, it is quite possible that we will be looking for several coaches. Only Friend is secure. Mitchell, Mooney, Hickey all in danger.

Might have up to 4 new coaches for 2011.

 

[louie]

Hickey shouldn't have been picked in the first place. Mooney is good but not ready yet. MItchell... um.

 

[Lindommer]

I just had a horrible though about S15 coaching. Matt Will ... [shudders] ... Matt Williams. It's been a couple of years. He is about due to be sacked.

Too late, Scarfy, too late: Matt left Ulster earlier this year BEFORE he was sacked. Mumbled something about a "family, Sydney, 4 year plan". Couldn't quite hear it all.

 

[Moses]

http://www.heavensgame.com/competit...enzie-talks-about-leaving-stade-francais.html

Ewen Mckenzie has spoken to heavensgame about his unexpected departure from Stade Francais.

McKenzie and Stade Francais have parted ways just 5 matches into the Top 14 season, despite having to endure a crippling injury list, illness and suspension toll.

McKenzie had this to say about the events "Definitely a shock. This is the first time in my career that I've finished up early on my contract but the reality is we've been working hard as an organisation to try and make changes and improve the performance."

McKenzie talked about the decision making process the club went through "The owner has decided he wants a new direction, we talked long and hard, we've tried to make changes and we've put everything into it."

On the chairmans decision "But the reality is he's entitled to make a call and he's done that.. as frustrating as it is.. because I don't think we are far away."

"I don't regret it, it's had its challenges. I've been dislocated from my family now for 14 months and that's certainly been a major challenge."

McKenzie will be expected to return to Australia and weigh up his options over the coming weeks.

 

[Lee Grant]

Tough luck Link but your Paris team started like a house on fire last season only to wimp out in the 2nd half.

And then losing to Montauban at home last week - with 40 points against your team - getting the pink slip was always on the cards.

Come home son.