Pignata told The Dominion Post last night that Jacobs' axing had nothing to do with his performance during the first season and that it was more about what shape they wanted the coaching structure to take.
"It was about moving away from having two assistant coaches, which Ricki felt he didn't need if he was going to be more hands-on," Pignata said.
"It was a difficult decision, because everyone contributed a lot to this season, but for us going forward it's about results and we feel we have to beef up certain areas in the football department - just as we do with players - and that's what we're doing."
See my comments above. Stu was not sacked and the headline
today was out of order and very disappointing.
Stu was not sacked. Interesting. Reorganising the set up
behind the scenes. A fair call after the debut season especially if
the club wish to move forward. Tony, I have 7 weeks A/L up my
sleeve and a valid passport if you need a baggage boy on your
trip!
I would so do that job for free.