Houndmorganb From last night's Q & A:Rob Couhig Why is Noel Hunt in charge?
Rob inherited Noel and looked at what he had done prior to arrival- 'an exemplary job.' He Met criteria upon arrival.
He knew bulk of the squad needed replacing. Have refused compensation for Amadou Mbengue for lack of appropriate pay and it will be going to tribunal. Priority was Lewis Wing and Joel Pereira contracts. Third person was Paudie- signature signing. Now have a ‘great’ combination of youth and experience.
Impressed with Noel’s judgement on people. Judges talent but also character of people. Liked what Noel did every day, and even more so today. As philosophy beds in, performances have improved. Dug a hole with slow start.
Never considered firing Noel- doesn’t believe a sacking improves players or changes anything.
As long as players support him, and they absolutely do, it does nothing but take pressure of an owner. Ultimately, he’s responsible so blame him. Noel will get better as he’s still learning- only been in the role less than a year. Is he capable of learning? Capable and proven in doing so.
Fair enough and good to hear a solid backing
Everyone is rooting for Hunt to do well, we’ve got a little bit of momentum now and a good squad in place. Up to him now to make the right decisions with who we have and try to get some proper progress this season
I’d love to see us play properly well tomorrow, not just bits and pieces of games and at least get some enjoyable games in til the inevitable player turnover again at the end of the year
It would be good for Hunt to succeed for himself and for us obviously but also because he's Reading through and through at this point so should be much less likely to jump ship, especially at the first shitty offer like Selles.
