Sunday, June 06, 2004
Coach Smith's job saved
The Eels have saved the job of their coach with their dramatic last minute win against the Knights.
Both the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Mail reported today that Smith would have lost his job had the Eels been beaten by both Newcastle and Manly.
"Eels sources claim the Parramatta board had made the decision to intervene and move Smith sideways into a coaching director's role if he was unable to secure a win against either Newcastle last night or Manly next weekend," the Telegraph said.
At the press conference following last night's game Smith was asked if it would ease the pressure: "I don't know. It depends what mood you guys are in and some of the other people out there".
Both the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Mail reported today that Smith would have lost his job had the Eels been beaten by both Newcastle and Manly.
"Eels sources claim the Parramatta board had made the decision to intervene and move Smith sideways into a coaching director's role if he was unable to secure a win against either Newcastle last night or Manly next weekend," the Telegraph said.
At the press conference following last night's game Smith was asked if it would ease the pressure: "I don't know. It depends what mood you guys are in and some of the other people out there".
