Smith Thrilled At Wolves Deal

[josie andrews]

Warrington Wolves head coach Tony Smith admits he is thrilled to have signed a new contract with the club.

The Australian, 47, will stay with Wire until 2016, whilst ex-Wakefield man Richard Agar will join from next season.

And Smith believes he has got unfinished business at the Halliwell Jones Stadium

http://www.wishfm.net/news/local-sport/ ... lves-deal/

[Wiganer Ted]

With Agar as first team coach.
Good Grief, I wonder what HullFC and Wakey fans make of that?

[Blackpool_Pie]

For a second, reading the title, I thought Tim Smith was in his way to Wire

[Owd Codger]

Just glad that they are not at the Warriors.

One, I can't stand and the other who can't coach at top level.

[cpwigan]

Smith has been there far too long.

[Owd Codger]

Smith has been there far too long.

Are Warrington grooming Agar as his eventual replacement like Wigan did with Wane under McGuire?

I think might be the case as Smith has said that he would love to coach in the NRL.

[cpwigan]

Immaterial WW. I believe the head coach should be replaced every 3 years. I do think Agar might be being groomed as a successor but Smith has been there far too long.

[Owd Codger]

Immaterial WW. I believe the head coach should be replaced every 3 years. I do think Agar might be being groomed as a successor but Smith has been there far too long.

Why, if they are doing a good job like Wane?

[cpwigan]

I believe 3 years is the optimum period any coach should spend at a club. After 3 years, said coach needs to replenish their batteries/enthusiasm; take a sabbatical and develop their coaching philosophy. The players need some new messages / ideas after 3 years of the same. IIRC, Jack Gibson stated 3 years was the optimum. I know others do / think differently but it is a belief I hold.

[josie andrews]

Wayne Bennett :exc: