FANS have been giving their reactions to the news that head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith will leave Warrington Wolves at the end of the season.
Tony Smith to leave Warrington Wolves at the end of the season. He will be VERY hard to replace. Great man who made great club memories.
β Nate Williams (@nate_williams23) September 10, 2017
Sad to hear Tony Smith is parting company with Warrington Wolves at the end of the season, true gentleman good luck in the future sir. ππ
β Phil G MCFC. (@PhilGreengbg) September 10, 2017
Tony Smith leaving Warrington, announced as Michael Maguire becomes available, can see where this is heading..
β Dan Roberts (@DanMRoberts1) September 10, 2017
Given the money at his disposal and support from m above Tony Smith has underachieved at Warrington. Discuss.
β Andrew Kirchin (@andrewkirchin) September 10, 2017
Right time for a change, but Warrington owe so much to Tony Smith. Top man and top coach
β Adam Phillips (@adamphilllips) September 10, 2017
Do feel for Tony Smith, he's done a lot more for Warrington than some of the fans seem to appreciate!
β GabiπβͺοΈ (@GabiCurless) September 10, 2017
Warrington fans seem pretty ungrateful for everything Tony Smith has done for them. Don't forget where you were when he took over..nowhere
β Josh Phillips (@JPhillipsSport) September 10, 2017
Thanks for the memories Tony Smith. All the best in what you do next but probably the right decision. #Wire #Tonysmith #Warrington #League
β Ian Ditchfield (@ianditch) September 10, 2017
Sorry to see him go despite this poor season...hope we've got a suitable replacement @WG_Sport
β chris payton (@chrispy2424) September 10, 2017
Mixed feelings....we need a refresh for 2018 but Tony brought us the most successful period since the seventies...thanks for the memories π
β David J Elliott (@djelliott6635) September 10, 2017
Sad but the understand why he's gone. Β Will forever be in my memories for the silverware especially in 09. Β That Semi final was brilliant
β Mike (@MickeytheWire) September 10, 2017
Great 2 see fans showing their appreciation 2 Tony Smith & haven't forgotten what hes achieved @ our club. 4CC finals 2LL shield 3 GF finals
β Mike lomax (@mike93200984) September 10, 2017
Very sad to see him go. Wish him all the best for the future.
β dianne gibbons MBE (@dianne_gibbons) September 10, 2017
Gutted it ended this way a coach does not go bad overnight good luck pal #proudwire
β Ray Moran (@Raymoran001) September 10, 2017
Recruiting the wrong people/players is the ultimate cause. Too many poor players, EvansBailey, no shock,>
β Stephen Lenihan (@stelenihan) September 10, 2017
Sad news. Great coach and a great guy. Wire will be poorer without him.
β Nigel Haslam (@Nigelthechef) September 10, 2017
Richie sums it up perfectly, I would also like to thank Tony for his fantastic support for the commercial side of the Club, different class. https://t.co/sjgKvJQAtD
β Geoff Durbin (@Durbs1976) September 10, 2017
Despite a poor season, I'm gutted Smith has left @wolvesrl turned us from also rans 2 real challengers & players have let him down. V sad π
β Carl Porter (@CarlPorter1) September 10, 2017
So sad the TS era has ended π’Thx 4 some amazing times and memories. Won't ever 4get what u did for our club-u got us out of the wilderness π
β Karen Houghton (@KarenHoughton4) September 10, 2017
Should of definitely been given another year thank you so much mr Warrington wolves legends never die ππ»
β Kristian (@krisbuck72) September 10, 2017
From Facebook, Warrington Wolves-Warrington Guardian page:
Pete C-burton: i think it shocking one bad season and he is gone..i think most warrington fans forget how far he as brought the club
David William Taylor: He's been a great coach and turned the club around, but definately time to move on. All the best to him and i hope he finds a new club Quickly
Keith Michael Forsyth: A top coach who probably stayed a little to long and it all went stale. Tony deserves a massive thank you though for all the success and he'll undoubtedly leave big shoes to fill. He took us from also rans to genuine challengers for honours and for that I am grateful.Β
Good luck to him in the future and let's hope he doesn't bite us on the backside in a future major final as coach of the opposition!
Stuart John Wilson: Not sure if this is right or not, one bad season doesn't make you a bad coach, but I feel he has lost the dressing room and his player purchases of late have been very poor. But hey after watching warrington for 50 odd years I cannot remember a more happy 8 years thanks for the memories Tony
Steve Browning: Warrington and tony showing some class !!
Tony must of known he was going 2 weeks ago waiting till we were safe!!
Onwards and upwards
Mark Dyson: Just dont give the job to agar
John Knox: I wish Tony all the best. He has transformed the side. However, its time for a change.
Mark Stubbings: Thanks for everything you've done at the Wire. Good times at Wembley, League Leaders shields and so close at Old Trafford. Good luck for the Future Tony.
From Facebook, Warrington Guardian page:
John Prout: The team lost a lot of quality players all at once, and it's going to take time to build, he was the person to do that given time, god knows who will try and replace him, they will get a poison chalice
Paul Hackwell: I can't help think that this season wasn't just down to TS. One crap year, just like Leeds last year but they kept their coach and now look where they are again. Difficult call. Wires Wolves focus needs to be in players signings and not coach signing.Β But then again maybe a new coach will attract new players. TS has been the best this club could ever have wished and has done more for this club more than any other has and probably any other will do.
Sonia Clarke: I'm grateful for all he's done and wish him all the best for the future
edward Metcalfe: Given Wolves best History in his spell at Club and treated like dirt with one poor Season.Blackburn Rovers did same a few years ago and look at them now.Karma you Wolves Fans.
Robbie Ryan: Whilst I do think it's time for him to go. I also think he deserves respect as probably Warrington most successful coach in history. I doubt we'll get a coach of his quality until Bries is ready to step up
Andy Brindley: i dont think smith should go 1 bad season with him in charge ppfffttt and what.. yes warrington need a shake up but smith out is not the answer,,, i wish him all the best for his future and our next coach will have big shoes to fill.... and on a final note i think the board should listen to fans and get agar out!!!!! amd do a big send off at our final game for peta and tony
Mike Gallop: Cant believe that Tony has been treated like this by the club absolutely disgraceful for the service and ambition he has put in to his job its the lazy sloths that have not performed for us this season but their going too this year so good riddance to them .
John Knox: Should go with immediate effect
Andrew Daniels: Hope he stays in the sport to good a coach to leave super league
John Prout: Bad decision that is, I hope he gets another superleague team, and does well.
Lee Van Dusen: Should of left after the grand final last year
Matt Titchen: Nobody wants to play for him ! Move him upstairs not out the doo
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