Hoops

New coach needed for Pioneers

I haven't been on this for a while, so good to see the interest is still there.

Panther the club has been quiet on who has applied to coach, but there seems to be some real excitement building towards a former assistant coach who has the credentials to be given a go.

But he was ignored two years ago, so you never know what will happen down there.

I do know the club has looked outside of Mt G, but doesn't have any kind of money to offer.

As for Scotts, I've heard they're done with the Pioneers. As said by Sweeper, they're finished as major sponsor and many other sponsors tired of the antics and are not renewing for another season when there is so little interest in team now.

And I also see tariq is still in the 'news' here. He was a waste of space and money. If the club had done some research they would have found that there was a reason no Melbourne club - where he comes from - is ever going to touch him! Pionners were laughing stock when they signed him and said he would be one of the best players seen at the Icehouse.

Also doesn't help when one of the leading players tells club its either him or me next season!

Well I guess if money is tight and Scott's is going to pull out you would think that the other companies he owns (probably at least 12) that sponsor the Pioneers would pull out as well. Very disappointing to hear though, the club are going through a tough period and this is when they need all the local support they can get. They will get back on track, it's only a matter of time.

Who are the front runners Gheorge, anything reported in the Borderwatch as to who has applied?
Where does the club stand with Allan Scott's passing, are they still going to stay on as a sponsor?

The players tried to do enough, but when you're not being coached or taught anything, how can you improve?

All the players have gone backwards during the tenure of de Wit, but that is not all.

Crowd numbers have been way down - no one is interested while he was there.

It is tipped the new coach will come from out of town and could bring a couple of players with him.

The club needs to get rid of Tariq and look for a REAL point guard. Other than that other players should be retianed

Anonymous - have you seen the Pioneers play?? If you have, then you wouldn't say Benjamin is a point guard.

Benjamin was brought to the team to be the backcourt scorer - not the offensive facilitator - and this is something he did well until he fell out with Ray, who has given him no guidance or support.

Tariq was meant to be the PG - he hasn't done the job and needs to be let go

Tariq came over as the PG answer - but how many useful PGs have more turnovers than assists?

Why do the players not want him??? He may be able to shoot and has had some good games, but his decision making is horrible and he can't/wont pass the ball!

Why did none of the Melbourne sides sign him? Ask Kilsyth or Frankston players what they think of him...your answer will be found there.

At least once all of this is over the team should finally be able to move forward.

Last two years the club as a whole has been held back by the coach, who thought it was all about him.

I'm glad to see a couple of messages from people who have seen the team on the road.

I saw two games last season and one this season and they are a basket case when away from the Mt and most of that (if not all) is down to the coaching.

Another year or two of this and the club was gone.

And don't worry about what you might be hearing, he was asked to resign before he was pushed!

Could be a possiblilty for the Big guy to return, but does he want to? Only just moved to Adelaide. My guess is he would stay in Adelaide, but he has the credentials and would go some way towards re-igniting interest in the team.
I would like to see it.

I think the club needs to look outside of MG. After this experience there is bad taste in lots of people's mouths.

Someone from Adelaide or Melbourne who is prepared to move to the MT might be a tough task, but not impossible.

The players will respect the next coach as long as he respects them and puts the time into developing a game plan.

Having said that, there are a number of local coaches who could help bring the team back up to respectability. Its interesting times - at least there are no board members who say they can take the job on! Then again, you never know with that lot.

Average numbers, about 12ppg - more turnovers than assists. Came to town with massive ego and was touted as the best thing to happen to Pioneers for long time.

The guys I play in local league with say the team don't respect him and he will be gone at end of season.

Mainly used off the bench 15-20 min

107-106.... just got a message from someone at the game.... ANOTHER ONE POINT GAME!!!!!!!