I doubt that. He is here to reduce losses. That is very different because it involves creating new revenue streams. I don’t think the board comprise idiots. They know it is only new revenue streams that will enable us to survive
We all talk about DOR’s and HC as interchangeable but they really are not. The DOR has a wide ranging role across the organisation and it is possible Toby did not want a role where first team coaching was not his primary role. If at some point we hear there is a technical Director or Performance Director and MJ and JT are left to run the first team squad that will probably tell you the terms of the role were not what Tony wanted.
As Fiddler says, he is not here to specifically cut costs. He was brought in to reduce costs whilst improving revenue which is overall good for the business. He has binned off the rubbish sponsorship deals and is negotiating new ones. I do wonder if it was one of the reasons why ACJ left?
Bradley knows that a successful team brings in more revenue and to have a successful team you have to invest in that team.
I don't think that many Ospreys fans wanted Toby to leave but the decision has been made, for whatever reasons, and we all have to get on with it.
I have to say, I'm very surprised that AWJ has not been involved with us since his playing career finished 😕 Is it true ref the TB/AWJ fallout, why didn't AWJ have a particularly special send off from the Ospreys. I know it's history now, but...
Mark has too much experience to have remained a defence coach for long. I suspect that this has been part of a long term plan which includes Tips being encouraged to coach at Trebanos.
I don't believe for one moment that there is anything conspiratorial involved and I am sure we would all welcome Toby back as an honoured guest.
If I were to guess his new job had not been confirmed at the time of the supporters evening and they think it may come out if they don’t take the bull by the horns
If I were to guess even further this news is coming at the same time Wasps are looking like securing a deal with Charlton to play at the Valley and be parachuted into the Championship for 25/6.
Interview with Toby - -https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c5y9w6e691ko.amp
It just seems like there’s more to this, it just doesn’t sit right.
Have a read of this article - The inside story of the Ospreys' shock announcement - Wales Online
I have to say, I'm very surprised that AWJ has not been involved with us since his playing career finished 😕 Is it true ref the TB/AWJ fallout, why didn't AWJ have a particularly special send off from the Ospreys. I know it's history now, but...
Mark has too much experience to have remained a defence coach for long. I suspect that this has been part of a long term plan which includes Tips being encouraged to coach at Trebanos.
I don't believe for one moment that there is anything conspiratorial involved and I am sure we would all welcome Toby back as an honoured guest.
Very strange though for this news to come out now especially after the supporters evening.
Let's hope the team can send Toby off with another massive season.
https://youtu.be/ZQAPZZA0C_E?si=2lBfoH-qHTMZkbyX
Tried posting a thread about this earlier, doesn’t seem to have appeared. Yes, very surprised and a big loss. I wonder where he’s going?