The idea that Ricki is unsackable because he's the only viable candidate is part of the cause of this mess I think. He just seems to not care anymore and he's pretty much been guaranteed 2 more years. At some stage, unless a team is constantly successful (a la Man Utd under SAF) then a change in management is needed just to remotivate everyone involved. After all this time there's no improvement in the team performances so time to try something new. A young and relatively unproven coach might at least have a bit more desire to succeed. Ricki seems to just be turning up and collecting his paycheck at the moment. That might seem like a harsh assessment but I for one am sick of hearing excuses for the state we are in. SOMEONE has to be responsible!!! And in professional sport, it is the coach who is usually the one held responsible.
The idea that Ricki is unsackable because he's the only viable candidate is part of the cause of this mess I think. He just seems to not care anymore and he's pretty much been guaranteed 2 more years. At some stage, unless a team is constantly successful (a la Man Utd under SAF) then a change in management is needed just to remotivate everyone involved. After all this time there's no improvement in the team performances so time to try something new. A young and relatively unproven coach might at least have a bit more desire to succeed. Ricki seems to just be turning up and collecting his paycheck at the moment. That might seem like a harsh assessment but I for one am sick of hearing excuses for the state we are in. SOMEONE has to be responsible!!! And in professional sport, it is the coach who is usually the one held responsible.