Right, if the news of Clarke's demise is in fact true and it has wound you up then maybe it is time to spring into action.....don't know what to do? For starters, go to the thread on the Supporters Trust and put your name down for one of the presumed roles. Don't just sit there and whinge about the Ospreys - do something about it and join the crusade.
I don't know if anyone watched Scrum V tonight (I only caught the last part), but I thought it was disgraceful they they broadcast comments from the Zebra Coach and ex-Ireland international Michael Bradley criticising the Ospreys management implying that they had targeted Allen Clarke because of poor results. Reports thus far suggest this is not the case that it "became a matter of personal misconduct". Catrin Heledd then said that coaches will stick together. Presumably the BBC know as little as the rest of us what has happened and IMO should not have allowed those comments to be broadcast. We supporters often criticise the management, but in this case I think they have a right to complain to the BBC for broadcasting unsubstantiated comments such as this.
Ospreys chairman Rob Davies says Allen Clarke is still legally an Ospreys employee but is no longer in charge of first team matters.
Has Allen Clarke left the Ospreys?
Millward: “No.”
Is he in charge of first-team rugby?
Millward: “No.”
Ospreys chairman Robert Davies: “It became a matter of personal conduct. When it’s a matter of personal conduct, it’s very difficult to comment because of the legal ramifications.
“You cannot go off piste and that’s what happened at the start of this week.
“I’ve been around a long time, it’s pretty unusual but it’s impossible to say anything other than it being a matter of personal conduct.
“Today, he is still legally an employee but he’s not in charge of rugby matters.”
The Ospreys media conference is about to start at 2pm. I will post updates as soon as I receive them. Please check the posts before you post something to avoid duplication.
I wouldn't bet against Mark Jones. I spoke with him a week or before this news broke. He hinted that he had something lined up. I appreciate that he may have been talking about packing bags in Tesco, but............
From the Ospreys Facebook page:"We are currently in discussion with Allen Clarke and we hope to have a resolution shortly. We understand the frustration of supporters but we would appreciate your patience."
The only discussion needed is which door Millward is leaving via!Lets get to the Gnoll and make sure the board hear what we think. #MillwardOut
The whole situation is utterly shambolic. The lack of any information to either confirm or deny the rumours that Clarke has left is nothing short of disgraceful and shows utter contempt towards the supporter. How are they going to build support and increase ticket sales when they behave like this.
WALESONLINE.CO.UK In what's been a very strange 24 hours at the Ospreys, Wednesday's official PRO14 'launch' at Cardiff City Stadium was always likely to add an element of awkwardness to an already farcical situation.
Among the listed attendees from each of the regions was one Allen Clarke, the coach who appears to have departed his region without them actually confirming it.
Sure enough, as the protagonists from each PRO14 side arrived, Clarke was not present, instead replaced by one of his unfortunate assistants in Richie Pugh, who found himself thrust into a rather difficult situation.
Just watching the last of the RCC games from the weekend and it is Leinster v Lyon. I wonder could we possibly persuade Stuart Lancaster to be a head coach again?
The decision on Clarke was made after the kings game. Millward did the deed so not much hope of him going anytime soon but should follow the others out of the door.
I only ,mentioned Ruddock above because he was in Swansea this weekend at St Helens. Who knows?
Right, if the news of Clarke's demise is in fact true and it has wound you up then maybe it is time to spring into action.....don't know what to do? For starters, go to the thread on the Supporters Trust and put your name down for one of the presumed roles. Don't just sit there and whinge about the Ospreys - do something about it and join the crusade.
I don't know if anyone watched Scrum V tonight (I only caught the last part), but I thought it was disgraceful they they broadcast comments from the Zebra Coach and ex-Ireland international Michael Bradley criticising the Ospreys management implying that they had targeted Allen Clarke because of poor results. Reports thus far suggest this is not the case that it "became a matter of personal misconduct". Catrin Heledd then said that coaches will stick together. Presumably the BBC know as little as the rest of us what has happened and IMO should not have allowed those comments to be broadcast. We supporters often criticise the management, but in this case I think they have a right to complain to the BBC for broadcasting unsubstantiated comments such as this.
Ospreys chairman Rob Davies says Allen Clarke is still legally an Ospreys employee but is no longer in charge of first team matters.
Has Allen Clarke left the Ospreys?
Millward: “No.”
Is he in charge of first-team rugby?
Millward: “No.”
Ospreys chairman Robert Davies: “It became a matter of personal conduct. When it’s a matter of personal conduct, it’s very difficult to comment because of the legal ramifications.
“You cannot go off piste and that’s what happened at the start of this week.
“I’ve been around a long time, it’s pretty unusual but it’s impossible to say anything other than it being a matter of personal conduct.
“Today, he is still legally an employee but he’s not in charge of rugby matters.”
The Ospreys media conference is about to start at 2pm. I will post updates as soon as I receive them. Please check the posts before you post something to avoid duplication.
I wouldn't bet against Mark Jones. I spoke with him a week or before this news broke. He hinted that he had something lined up. I appreciate that he may have been talking about packing bags in Tesco, but............
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The Ospreys will be holding a media conference at 2pm tomorrow (Friday) at the Liberty Stadium. One not to miss.
From the Ospreys Facebook page: "We are currently in discussion with Allen Clarke and we hope to have a resolution shortly. We understand the frustration of supporters but we would appreciate your patience."
The only discussion needed is which door Millward is leaving via! Lets get to the Gnoll and make sure the board hear what we think. #MillwardOut
The whole situation is utterly shambolic. The lack of any information to either confirm or deny the rumours that Clarke has left is nothing short of disgraceful and shows utter contempt towards the supporter. How are they going to build support and increase ticket sales when they behave like this.
WALESONLINE.CO.UK In what's been a very strange 24 hours at the Ospreys, Wednesday's official PRO14 'launch' at Cardiff City Stadium was always likely to add an element of awkwardness to an already farcical situation.
Among the listed attendees from each of the regions was one Allen Clarke, the coach who appears to have departed his region without them actually confirming it.
Sure enough, as the protagonists from each PRO14 side arrived, Clarke was not present, instead replaced by one of his unfortunate assistants in Richie Pugh, who found himself thrust into a rather difficult situation.
Just watching the last of the RCC games from the weekend and it is Leinster v Lyon. I wonder could we possibly persuade Stuart Lancaster to be a head coach again?
I have heard that there might not be any statement from the Ospreys this week.....
From the BBC in case you missed it - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/50574218
Here is a video for you to peruse...
Still nothing on the Ospreys website.
Regarding the atmosphere being toxic, not sure about that but the players did not like Clarke!
The decision on Clarke was made after the kings game. Millward did the deed so not much hope of him going anytime soon but should follow the others out of the door.
I only ,mentioned Ruddock above because he was in Swansea this weekend at St Helens. Who knows?
I agree, I’m just quoting what’s on Twitter
Mark Jones has been mentioned on Twitter
WOL have suggested Simon Easterby. Ireland's forwards coach at the moment. Anyone recall how he did at the Scarlets?
It's still not confirmed on the Ospreys website and this is also confirmed on media outlets.