Geech in line for the axe

Geech in line for the axe

12 May 2009

Ian McGeechan’s involvement with the Lions has reportedly brought him into conflict with his Wasps employers.

McGeechan is set to step down from his post at the club at the end of the season with a year remaining on his contract.

The British & Irish Lions mentor has fulfilled a dual role this year and many senior officials at his club believe this has led to their poor performances. The defending Premiership champs finished seventh and will only qualify for the European Cup next season if fellow English club Northampton lose to Bourgoin in the final of the European Challenge Cup.

Although McGeechan denied his involvement during a Lions year would hamper his commitment to Wasps, a source at the club felt otherwise. ‘It has not worked out,’ the senior figure at Wasps told The Times.

The club is also said to be unhappy with Lions and Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards’s other involvements, but he is set to stay in his role.

Reports suggest McGeechan will finish his coaching tenure at London Scottish, who have been promoted to the new National One division, after the Lions tour to South Africa.


6 Comments

  • 1.bokfan1: Reply to this comment
    12 May 2009, 15:01 pm

    Fired Dragons

  • 2.bokfan1: Reply to this comment
    12 May 2009, 15:02 pm

    Hmmm… chance to coach the Lions for a few months, or more security in a Wasps contract?

    There must be more opportunities for him after the Lions stint?

    Although how many clubs want a defeated Lions coach ;-)
    (They will be defeated)

  • 3.Kietzphat: Reply to this comment
    12 May 2009, 15:18 pm

    #2 bokfan1:

    Maybe our Lions will take him…

  • 4.bokfan1: Reply to this comment
    12 May 2009, 16:58 pm

    #3 Kietzphat: LOL

  • 5.munkiboi: Reply to this comment
    12 May 2009, 22:39 pm

    if he wants a new challenge, nicer weather and a hefty pay cut no doubt a few SA S14 sides could do with a new coach of his calibre.

  • 6.poppa69: Reply to this comment
    13 May 2009, 01:12 am

    seems the NH club owners are trying to flex their muscles…. everyone now realise that the NH has only their interests at heart, not the game of rugby in general…

    as an aside, about time Keo. You should have nipped this problem in the bud when it first surfaced. I commend you for finally taking a stand, but am disappointed that it has taken a few days… just my opinion, nothing personal..

Keo.co.za has always promoted uncensored views, but has never tolerated racist or crass outbursts. Come on guys and girls. If you can't moderate yourselves or each other then I am going to be forced to regulate the posts and enforce a registration process for comments. The choice is yours.

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