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Matsi as fielding coach is downright hilarious 😂
‘Salmon decided to retain him’ - ya sure 😂
His sole job is to act as mole. Give ZC the inside track on Salmon and co. Fielding coach is such a non-job and was Matsi even a fielder of note? 😂 He’s just ZC’s inside man.
Other appointments sound okay. Let’s see how they go. I am still unconvinced Salmon has the pedigree and experience to deal with international cricket and all of our problems but let’s see. I wish them all well.
‘Salmon decided to retain him’ - ya sure 😂
His sole job is to act as mole. Give ZC the inside track on Salmon and co. Fielding coach is such a non-job and was Matsi even a fielder of note? 😂 He’s just ZC’s inside man.
Other appointments sound okay. Let’s see how they go. I am still unconvinced Salmon has the pedigree and experience to deal with international cricket and all of our problems but let’s see. I wish them all well.
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I wonder if there are any performance clauses in his contract? We know there won't be any break clauses for dropped catches 😂, but is Salamander contractually obliged to win anything?
I also wonder if he's obliged to be around between games?
That's always been the problem. These guys convene days before a series and they're at the airport before the last ball is bowled. Even Houghton appears to be a AWOL at the moment. The hard work has to be in the off periods, not 48 hours before game time. Being a Fat Cat in ZC is easier than retirement.
This is the time coaches should also be taking a look at fringe players, not relying on Mutendira's say so because Mutendira Jr got 47 against the Binga Eleven.
The talk of foreign franchise coaches appears to have died a natural death. There's our next snag, no prep for franchise, Reshuffling of players and coaches between franchises in another endless and pointless cycle. Nobody will know where they've been assigned until the day before the first game.
Things are improving marginally. The standard has inched up over the last couple of seasons in both club and franchise, but still most things leave a lot to be desired.
I also wonder if he's obliged to be around between games?
That's always been the problem. These guys convene days before a series and they're at the airport before the last ball is bowled. Even Houghton appears to be a AWOL at the moment. The hard work has to be in the off periods, not 48 hours before game time. Being a Fat Cat in ZC is easier than retirement.
This is the time coaches should also be taking a look at fringe players, not relying on Mutendira's say so because Mutendira Jr got 47 against the Binga Eleven.
The talk of foreign franchise coaches appears to have died a natural death. There's our next snag, no prep for franchise, Reshuffling of players and coaches between franchises in another endless and pointless cycle. Nobody will know where they've been assigned until the day before the first game.
Things are improving marginally. The standard has inched up over the last couple of seasons in both club and franchise, but still most things leave a lot to be desired.
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Langeveldt is a good appointment. He has very good international exposure as a coach. I'll be keen to see if Ebrahim makes a difference to the batting or if he just making up the numbers. Wishing all the staff the very best!
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Looking at how it’s going so far with the other appointments and everything it’s clear that the new coach convinced the board during his interviews. Looks like someone with a plan. Something different too. Let’s see how it goes when they play
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Old salamander 😂
The next African Games is a must win for him, everything else is no pressure. He’s contracted to one photo opportunity a month to keep his face public, turn up the morning of the match and the rest of the time is his own. Prep is overrated. Winging it is the modern approach.
The next African Games is a must win for him, everything else is no pressure. He’s contracted to one photo opportunity a month to keep his face public, turn up the morning of the match and the rest of the time is his own. Prep is overrated. Winging it is the modern approach.
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The humour level on here is first rate as always 😅😅
Can we give him a chance though please. 🖐🖐
Can we give him a chance though please. 🖐🖐
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Some of you are being incredibly harsh to Sammons. The guy saw a job and applied for it. Not his fault that ZC is such a s**t show that no other big names applied. He can only deal with what is handed before it.
Granted he is not the biggest name, but he deserves a shot. If he fails, then sure, criticise him. At the end of the day too, the players have to put in the hard work and as we all know, quite a few of our players buckle the moment someone suggests they put in some effort.
The one who should be getting all the flak is Matsi. That man is stealing a living. Teams do have fielding coaches, but no chance in heck is Matsi a good fielding coach.
Granted he is not the biggest name, but he deserves a shot. If he fails, then sure, criticise him. At the end of the day too, the players have to put in the hard work and as we all know, quite a few of our players buckle the moment someone suggests they put in some effort.
The one who should be getting all the flak is Matsi. That man is stealing a living. Teams do have fielding coaches, but no chance in heck is Matsi a good fielding coach.
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Yeah instead of making fun of the guys name, can't you just wish him well and wish him to be successful? Dude could be the greatest coach out there.
My team in the NBA, the Boston Celtics, hired a no-name coach by the name of Joe Mazulla cuz their previous coach got caught sleeping with the owner's wife - not making that s**t up. True he was already inheriting one of the top 5 teams in the league, but one known for bottling it in the playoffs and underachieving with their talent. First year, he makes it all the way to the Conference Finals (the NBA semifinals if you will), and his team bottles it. But this year, in just his 2nd season as a head coach, the Celtics became one of the most dominant sides in NBA history and ended up winning an NBA record, 18th Championship.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxGgDtkh9oY
My team in the NBA, the Boston Celtics, hired a no-name coach by the name of Joe Mazulla cuz their previous coach got caught sleeping with the owner's wife - not making that s**t up. True he was already inheriting one of the top 5 teams in the league, but one known for bottling it in the playoffs and underachieving with their talent. First year, he makes it all the way to the Conference Finals (the NBA semifinals if you will), and his team bottles it. But this year, in just his 2nd season as a head coach, the Celtics became one of the most dominant sides in NBA history and ended up winning an NBA record, 18th Championship.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxGgDtkh9oY
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zimbos_05 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2024 12:07 am
Not his fault that ZC is such a s**t show that no other big names applied.
They interviewed Sean Ervine and Russell Domingo. And discussions held with Grant Flower.
The one who should be getting all the flak is Matsi. That man is stealing a living. Teams do have fielding coaches, but no chance in heck is Matsi a good fielding coach.
He won’t be doing much coaching!
He’ll be taking notes and writing a diary and feeding intel back to his masters
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2024 3:35 am
They interviewed Sean Ervine and Russell Domingo. And discussions held with Grant Flower.
Pretty sure Grant Flower rumours were proven untrue by his wife. She said no contact was made by anyone. Sean has not coached at any significant level. Zim legend for sure, but he probably needs to come in as a coach. In fact, I'd take him in Matsis role. Get some experience and can develop from there. As for Domingo, the only time that was mentioned was from Theo. We don't know the discussion that was held. Maybe Domingo was the better candidate, but again, it comes down to the leadership. Domingo probably made some unreasonable demands or something. We don't know. End of the day, your anger should not be at Sammons. Man is just trying to live his life.
He won’t be doing much coaching!
He’ll be taking notes and writing a diary and feeding intel back to his masters
He's never done any coaching, so you're probably right.
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😂
Of course we all wish old salamander succeeds, same with old knackers.
Of course we all wish old salamander succeeds, same with old knackers.
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zimbos_05 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2024 5:04 am
secretzimbo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2024 3:35 am
They interviewed Sean Ervine and Russell Domingo. And discussions held with Grant Flower.
Pretty sure Grant Flower rumours were proven untrue by his wife. She said no contact was made by anyone. Sean has not coached at any significant level. Zim legend for sure, but he probably needs to come in as a coach. In fact, I'd take him in Matsis role. Get some experience and can develop from there. As for Domingo, the only time that was mentioned was from Theo. We don't know the discussion that was held. Maybe Domingo was the better candidate, but again, it comes down to the leadership. Domingo probably made some unreasonable demands or something. We don't know. End of the day, your anger should not be at Sammons. Man is just trying to live his life.
He won’t be doing much coaching!
He’ll be taking notes and writing a diary and feeding intel back to his masters
He's never done any coaching, so you're probably right.
Grant held a brief discussion, but it didn't go beyond one chat his wife said.
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zimbos_05 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2024 5:04 am
As for Domingo, the only time that was mentioned was from Theo. We don't know the discussion that was held. Maybe Domingo was the better candidate, but again, it comes down to the leadership. Domingo probably made some unreasonable demands or something. We don't know. End of the day, your anger should not be at Sammons. Man is just trying to live his life.
On Domingo I hear from someone pretty reliable (eg not Theo!) that he met with ZC in Joburg and had an interview back in March.
I’m not angry at Salmon. As I say, I wish him and all the coaches the best. I just have my doubts it will work out.
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Forget about Axolotl evolving into Salamander and potentially even becoming a Salmon, we've got Vin Diesel!!!
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Ya 😂 as if that went unnoticed for a whole day. Someone is slacking 😂
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