Coach John Longmire - Part IV has resigned

[Jewelsbon]

Was there more in this than meets the eye , maybe the decision was made earlier than we think

Wouldn't be surprised.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

Was there more in this than meets the eye , maybe the decision was made earlier than we think

I suspected something was up at draft night when Dean Cox presented the jumpers. Usually John Longmire does this

 

[bedford]

I feel like he might've been encouraged talking to an ex insider

 

[Kiama Chris]

I feel like he might've been encouraged talking to an ex insider

That would not be unreasonable. If so it was handled nice and quietly. The Swans' way.

 

[Jewelsbon]

I feel like he might've been encouraged talking to an ex insider

Again I wouldn't be surprised.
Something had to change after that latest disaster and rightly or wrongly, that something had to be the head coach.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Again I wouldn't be surprised.
Something had to change after that latest disaster and rightly or wrongly, that something had to be the head coach.

He achieved so much except that last hurdle. He deserved, and continues to deserve, the utmost respect.

 

[BloodySwan]

He achieved so much except that last hurdle. He deserved, and continues to deserve, the utmost respect.

He is a premiership coach. He did achieve it all

 

[Superstar swan]

Interesting , a few around here suggested he was pushed out and once again called non fans. Now it’s the most accepted reason

 

[bedford]

Interesting , a few around here suggested he was pushed out and once again called non fans. Now it’s the most accepted reason

Your behind is ?

 

[joeykanga]

Interesting , a few around here suggested he was pushed out and once again called non fans. Now it’s the most accepted reason

I don't think it's the most accepted reason and disagree with you on that assumption.

 

[.Shotties.]

Interesting , a few around here suggested he was pushed out and once again called non fans. Now it’s the most accepted reason

You've got a bit of a persecution complex going on.

 

[Jewelsbon]

Interesting , a few around here suggested he was pushed out and once again called non fans. Now it’s the most accepted reason

I wouldn't use the term pushed, more agreed to as the best way forward. I firmly believe that, in the end, it was Longmire that made the final decision.

 

[Caj]

If it was club instigated then that’s a great sign that we do have strong leadership at the top

 

[Nuggetz]

It sounds like Longmire knew it halfway through the season & was waiting for the post-season as the final sign. It was either going to be this off-season or next off-season. Great clubman & I'm glad he's still involved with the club in another capacity. Timing was perfect imo.

 

[BloodySwan]

I don't understand the speculation. Horse said he felt ready to go during 2023 season.

I think more than likely he made a promise he couldn't keep to stick around until next season

 

[bedford]

I don't understand the speculation. Horse said he felt ready to go during 2023 season.

I think more than likely he made a promise he couldn't keep to stick around until next season

Well don't

 

[BloodySwan]

Well don't

sorry I forgot we're not allowed to disagree with you

 

[bedford]

sorry I forgot we're not allowed to disagree with you

Absolutely you can it was replying to speculation

 

[Stu1961]

Absolutely you can it was replying to speculation

 

[The King!]

Who cares why at this point , seems everyone handled the exit well.

He goes with his head held high and a lot of acclaim, club gets a new coach and looks good. Win Win .

 

[Jewelsbon]

Who cares why at this point , seems everyone handled the exit well.

He goes with his head held high and a lot of acclaim, club gets a new coach and looks good. Win Win .

Exactly

 

[bedford]

How pathetic , why can't you just say it

 

[bedford]

Who cares why at this point , seems everyone handled the exit well.

He goes with his head held high and a lot of acclaim, club gets a new coach and looks good. Win Win .

So good

 

[Chris Flannery]

I think the Longmire & Parker situation was really interesting. Because I believe Horse is the greatest guy until you are no longer considered useful. Then he becomes COLD. Luke Parker always wanted to be a Swans player for life. But after the way he was treated last year he decided to go into the Meat market. Nobody at the Swans even tried to talk him out of it. The coach did not care. In fact there was already a very bid chasm between Luke & his mentor. Longmire refusing to even acknowledge him at training. He stopped talking to Luke. That is why he decided to get a Retirement Plan at North.

This is the info I have from a journo I know. Apparently, Aliir was in a similar position a few years ago. For some reason John did not see him as apart of our future. He was ignored according to my info. That was the only reason he had for leaving. He loved the Swans. We were his team until he was show they weren't

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I know somebody who is a close family member (of Luke Parker) and your summation is 100% correct. It seems like Horse is a real shocking bloke. It's very poor show to treat a player like him like that. He had always wanted to be a one club player too.

 

[rustycrate]

I know somebody who is a close family member (of Luke Parker) and your summation is 100% correct. It seems like Horse is a real shocking bloke. It's very poor show to treat a player like him like that. He had always wanted to be a one club player too.

Sometimes what a club needs and what a player wants are not aligned.
Parker is one of the greatest Swans ever.
The Club, is the greatest club ever(IMO), needs to build a list for this year and for the future.

Sometimes coaches have to make tough decisions. I speak to Jesse White's dad occasionally and his opinion is that Horse has to make tough decisions. He has his favourites like all coaches. You can have a players opinion or you can have a clubs opinion, and your opinion may change with a players selection or non selection etc. He is fairly philosophical.

I reckon if a coach has been around as long as Horse and has been relatively successful, then your comment "It seems like Horse is a real shocking bloke" is a bit reactionary rather than based upon fact.