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Post by fluffypanther on Oct 9, 2018 23:39:02 GMT
It looks like the Steelers new coach is Tom Barrasso . I have no idea who he is or what he can bring to help Sheffield sort out their problems. However at least they appear to be taking action now.
Along with many others I was delighted when our new coach was appointed. He can certainly talk the talk but I am really worried by the apparent lack of action over how the team are currently performing. I am no expert but really enjoy a good game of hockey. Of course I want us to win , but if the team give it their all , losing is not the end of the world and I can still enjoy the game.
However , after a wonderful pre-season and promising start to the year , where the team were full of energy and hope , we now have an injury depleted team who cannot control themselves enough to stop taking penalties which are resulting in many power play goals for the opposition. Rich speaks of the need to not take penalties and to improve performances , but I am not seeing any evidence of the team delivering a controlled , improved , performance.
I really hope we will see action and not just words soon..............😊
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Post by tootootrain on Oct 10, 2018 6:23:16 GMT
Barrasso was a bit of a social hand grenade as a player and didn't play well with others. One wonders if his attitude issues are responsible for such a rapid fall from assistant coach in the NHL, via the KHL and down through the AlpsHL to the EIHL?
Looking forward to seeing how he copes with an Estate Agent trying to stick his oar in.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2018 6:41:57 GMT
...and the local reporter making stuff up and his strange interviews as I understand Barrasso has form with previous reporters...
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Post by tootootrain on Oct 10, 2018 8:57:20 GMT
I look forward to him telling Bob Fairytale to go forth and multiply.
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Post by iginla on Oct 10, 2018 9:49:37 GMT
Yes Bob Westerdale comes out with the Thommo sob story after Thommo quit but Westerdale seemed to be one of the Steelers worst critics in the Star.
That’s no doubt why GM keeps Matt Davies at arms length and we’ve hardly had an Evening post article worth reading in the last couple of years ! 🙄
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2018 10:15:39 GMT
I don't think Matt Davies is assigned to report on Panthers anymore now. Hes all cricket !
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Post by EMB on Oct 10, 2018 12:01:03 GMT
From reading the translation from Italy I wonder if he was being tapped up prior to Thommo resigning. Seems a very quick appointment & he's used a 'get out' clause in his contract to leave his current club.
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Post by iginla on Oct 10, 2018 12:13:33 GMT
From reading the translation from Italy I wonder if he was being tapped up prior to Thommo resigning. Seems a very quick appointment & he's used a 'get out' clause in his contract to leave his current club. Yes he’s certainly moved around a bit in his coaching years and doesn’t look like he hangs around too long. Should be a perfect fit in Sheffield then ! 🤣 I just keep coming back to Doug Christiansen, it might start ok but I can see this going tits up in Steelerland before too long. 😆 Lol |
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Post by BigLad on Oct 10, 2018 12:14:18 GMT
I don't think Matt Davies is assigned to report on Panthers anymore now. Hes all cricket ! He's actually got a larger role across sport in Nottinghamshire (promotion) so will be much less Panthers stuff. 1 article a week now as they're not back-filling him by the sounds of things. |
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Post by meadow on Oct 10, 2018 12:15:10 GMT
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Post by iginla on Oct 10, 2018 12:48:25 GMT
This is exactly why I can see it going wrong again in Sheffield,because just like Christiansen he sounds like a big brash American who will take no crap and shenanigans. But if ever there was a club that does crap and shenanigans in spades....it’s the Sheffield Steelers ! Think I need some popcorn,I’m looking forward to this episode unfolding. 🤣 |
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Post by iginla on Oct 11, 2018 12:24:35 GMT
Mmmm,well I’ve just read Barrasso’s latest interview in the Sheffield Star today and he sounds like a right pompous and supercilious asshole. 🙄
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Post by Yotes on Oct 11, 2018 16:26:23 GMT
I expect you all to deliberately fan on this, the biggest open goal in the history of the forum. Just like I have, sort of.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 17:06:23 GMT
I expect you all to deliberately fan on this, the biggest open goal in the history of the forum. Just like I have, sort of. I’ve been too busy fixing a broken ironymetre this afternoon... |
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Post by tootootrain on Oct 11, 2018 17:35:48 GMT
I expect you all to deliberately fan on this, the biggest open goal in the history of the forum. Just like I have, sort of. Eh? |
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Post by iginla on Oct 11, 2018 18:11:22 GMT
I expect you all to deliberately fan on this, the biggest open goal in the history of the forum. Just like I have, sort of. Eh? They’re trying to make out I’m pompous and supercilious Toots I might be a few things but I’m neither of them. 😉 (Somebody post the article as I don’t know how to and you’ll see). 😀 |
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Post by kievthegreat on Oct 11, 2018 21:51:18 GMT
I expect you all to deliberately fan on this, the biggest open goal in the history of the forum. Just like I have, sort of.  |
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Post by iginla on Oct 12, 2018 17:46:52 GMT
I’d love to ask Tom Barrasso one question.....
Did you apply for the Panthers job ? 🤔🤣
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Post by Jord v4 on Oct 12, 2018 21:42:20 GMT
I’d love to ask Tom Barrasso one question..... Did you apply for the Panthers job ? 🤔🤣 No, he didn't. |
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Post by Yotes on Oct 12, 2018 22:00:28 GMT
I’d love to ask Tom Barrasso one question..... Did you apply for the Panthers job ? 🤔🤣 No, he didn't. Did Iggy apply? |
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Post by Jord v4 on Oct 12, 2018 22:17:49 GMT
Dunno, doubt it as he doesn't like attending games these days. |
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Post by iginla on Oct 12, 2018 22:34:34 GMT
I’d love to ask Tom Barrasso one question..... Did you apply for the Panthers job ? 🤔🤣 No, he didn't. He wouldn’t have got it anyway......he’d have rocked Moran’s boat too much. 😂 |
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Post by iginla on Oct 12, 2018 22:36:02 GMT
No he didn’t. I wouldn’t work with GM if Blacky paid me £200k a year ! 😫 |
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Post by oldman on Oct 14, 2018 18:51:54 GMT
No he didn’t. I wouldn’t work with GM if Blacky paid me £200k a year ! 😫 i would only 12 months grab the cash and run  |
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Post by nightwish on Oct 15, 2018 7:26:16 GMT
The coach seems a perfect fit for the Steelers organisation - arrogant and opinionated.
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