Sale boss: Bryan Redpath
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According to reports in the English press, Bryan Redpath is set to be demoted from the top job at Sale to accommodate John Mitchell's arrival.
Redpath, who joined the Sharks in pre-season from Gloucester, apparently has "no issue" with working alongside the experienced head coach.
However it would be hard to imagine Mitchell coming in as a number two, which means a possible step down is likely for the Scot.
Mitchell watched Sale defeat Cardiff Blues last week and is expected to travel to Montpellier with the squad for Round Two of the Heineken Cup.
"John may come to France this weekend. That sort of stuff is being discussed - how he will involve himself. I'm trying to concentrate on preparing the players and not really worry about other elements," Redpath told the Express.
"Every coach needs someone to bounce stuff off.
"We just have to concentrate on knuckling down and doing the job. Our egos have to be put to one side.
"I have no issues with John at all. My role won't change in many ways."
Meanwhile, Redpath spoke to the Guardian and explained that the club's form is the most important issue in the whole setup as the Sharks look to back up their Blues victory.
"It's about us getting back on track and winning some games, and we can't worry about reputations at the moment. Will that change over the next few months? Well, I'll worry about that over the next few months," he said.
"Obviously there's lots of chat about John and he's got a wealth of experience and if it does get sorted out we'll tap into that as much as possible. The rugby club's bigger than me. So I've got to make sure I do my end of the bargain and prepare the players properly to perform, and not get too bogged down with who potentially will be added to the staff and the squad."
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passtheball says...
Right MrJ - JM was also a tough skilled player who was unlucky to have Buck and Zinzan in the same era. Ironically he would have walked into the team when he coached the ABs and they were looking for a smart hard nut No 8.
Posted 23:53 18th October 2012
mrjingles2 says...
@BringBackBuck says.. "Not So Sure of his Coaching results and decisions."
To be fair to Mitchell he is a gnarly old f*cker but a cracking coach.He coached Garryowen to A.I.L success , Sale to Pilkington cup final , Was IMO the man responsible for Englands forwards taking the step up after 1998/99 as forwards coach.Won back bledisloe cup from OZ and has circa 85% success rate with ABs.Brought Chiefs from table dwellers to mid table .Won Currie cup with Lions.Picked mc caw out of npc after a handful of games and was right to omit Cullen ( great player as he was ) as he was finished !
problem is he is a hard taskmaster and wont tolerate any way but his own.
Posted 14:06 18th October 2012
Ramage says...
If Mitchell is appointed to take over, how long will it be before the situation crumbles around him. One, two three or four years? This man has serious form and whilst starting off well sooner or later has many of his players revolting against his methods.
Posted 13:59 18th October 2012
BringBackBuck says...
John was qute a good player at Waikato and the AB's many years ago.
Not So Sure of his Coaching results and decisions.
Dropping Christian Cullen, ABSOLUTE LEGEND of a player, and played pretty well at Kapiti college.
All Blacks 2003 RWC, stance with media, player selection and RWC result.
More recently Western Force 2010 13th out of 14 teams.
Good luck Sale.
Kiwi Boy in London.
Posted 11:02 18th October 2012