Okon gone

[Gratis]

I think we've got a reasonably good squad which mainly lacks in depth. Hence with injuries, we don't cut it. With a full squad and proper tactics (imo) we can win more than we lose.

In fairness to Okon his recruitment bar 1 was quite good

 

[Big Al]

oh god, not Sully!

More last man standing with qualifications.

 

[tim...]

I've got a bad feeling about where this is going to go. World game saying that he refused a number of conditions in regards to a contract extension. This might be more MC f**king with our club than getting rid of a under performing coach. I'm scared that this is going to blow up and we're going to look even worse than we do now.

I doubt it. He's in the final months of a contract, not halfway through it like Moss was. As long as they're honouring the contract as it was written I can't see the issue.

 

[Big Al]

I've got a bad feeling about where this is going to go. World game saying that he refused a number of conditions in regards to a contract extension. This might be more MC f**king with our club than getting rid of a under performing coach. I'm scared that this is going to blow up and we're going to look even worse than we do now.

Disagree sorry he needed to be held accountable and lose some authority. He had his chance with total control and it didn’t work. He is inflexible and refused outside help. Can’t handle that then move

 

[scottmac]

Yeah ok I was all like YAY OKON OUT and now I’m kinda like OH f**k I THINK I JUST FOUND OUT WHY OKON QUIT THIS IS NOT GOOD
Word on the street is that he was told he would have very little control over player recruitment next season.

Yep this is what I'm thinking It's not going to be good

 

[Gratis]

Pivotal times. I'm happy to be patient and see what the plan is before worrying.

 

[Coastalraider]

While I am firmly of the belief that Ocon was the wrong coach for this team, what happens now is crucial.

I think we will look back on today as a turning point for the Mariners history, but Im not sure which way its turning yet.

 

[scottmac]

Pivotal times. I'm happy to be patient and see what the plan is before worrying.

You should worry now. This is another MC cluster f**k as far as I can see.

 

[Big Al]

Yeah ok I was all like YAY OKON OUT and now I’m kinda like OH f**k I THINK I JUST FOUND OUT WHY OKON QUIT THIS IS NOT GOOD
Word on the street is that he was told he would have very little control over player recruitment next season.

That depends on who does and would a new coach have the same limitations?

The problem could be us going totally cheap and forcing academy kids into the team. Which would make Cahn a perfect fit

 

[scottmac]

I doubt it. He's in the final months of a contract, not halfway through it like Moss was. As long as they're honouring the contract as it was written I can't see the issue.

They don't have to honour anything if he just up and left. 3 sources now reporting that he refused to accept conditions of on him for next year

 

[shipwreck]

Ok so can someone bring me up to speed, did MC fly in to have contract talks with Okon?

 

[scottmac]

Ok so can someone bring me up to speed, did MC fly in to have contract talks with Okon?

Yes. Talks with management happened today and they ended with okon walking out and quiting as coach immediately

 

[scottmac]

The only saving grace in this would be that MC forced this response because he had a replacement but then for MC to be making these decisions solo is f**king worrying

 

[shipwreck]

The only saving grace in this would be that MC forced this response because he had a replacement but then for MC to be making these decisions solo is f**king worrying

Is MC cunning and clever enough to do this? I don't know much about him tbh.

 

[tim...]

Official.

The Central Coast Mariners wish to advise that Paul Okon has today informed the club that he will not continue as Head Coach, effective immediately.

Both Paul Okon and the Central Coast Mariners have been in discussions for several weeks about the strategic direction of the football club. Given the club’s future strategies and plans, both parties have agreed that it is best to end the association immediately to give the club an opportunity during this vital period to re-sign players and target new players.

Paul Okon said: “I will forever be grateful to the Mariners for the opportunity they gave me. I thank the players for their commitment and the fans for their support. Finally, I wish the club all the best in the future.”

Assistant Coach Ivan Jolic has also completed his tenure with the Central Coast Mariners, effective immediately.

For the remainder of the Hyundai A-League 2017/18 season the club’s Foxtel National Youth League Head Coach, Wayne O’Sullivan has been appointed as caretaker coach.

The Central Coast Mariners would like to thank Okon & Jolic for their efforts and wish them all the best with their future endeavours.

 

[Gratis]

We really don't know though. If you were the club you wouldn't be extending Okon without more than a few caveats added. He obviously found them unacceptable.
I would consider NOT adding many new conditions to Okon's contract totally unacceptable.

 

[greenlig]

Wayne O’Sullivan

Yay.

 

[scottmac]

We really don't know though. If you were the club you wouldn't be extending Okon without more than a few caveats added. He obviously found them unacceptable.
I would consider NOT adding many new conditions to Okon's contract totally unacceptable.

The conditions being talked about by those in the know are completely unacceptable for any decent manager. I'm very very worried for next year.

 

[shipwreck]

The conditions being talked about by those in the know are completely unacceptable for any decent manager. I'm very very worried for next year.

Can you elaborate on any of the conditions?

 

[rbakersmith]

The conditions being talked about by those in the know are completely unacceptable for any decent manager. I'm very very worried for next year.

If it's to do with recruitment, I'm not overly surprised. The bulk of the team this year would have come in or were re-signed under his watch, and that hasn't exactly turned out well...