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Western Force puts John Mitchell under microscope
Peter Kogoy | December 26, 2008
Article from: The Australian
TENSIONS at the Western Force are at breaking point with the Perth-based Super 14 team setting up an independent inquiry into alleged complaints from players and staff in their dealings with head coach John Mitchell.
In a statement released by Rugby WA, the club announced it had retained the services of retired West Australian Supreme Court judge Robert Anderson QC to "undertake certain inquiries of players, coaching staff and management".
In 2004, Anderson investigated an alleged drug scandal involving Australian Institute of Sport cyclists in South Australia that led to the closure of the Del Monte training facility at Henley Beach and resignation of high performance manager Michael Flynn.
Mitchell has been placed on restricted duties at the Force until further notice while Anderson looks into "certain assertions which have been raised with Rugby WA (including from players and coaching staff)".
"Until Mr Anderson has finalised his inquiries and reported back to the board, RugbyWA does not intend to make any further comment in respect of these matters."
Club insiders have said that sacking Mitchell is not an option for now, fearing a protracted legal wrangle and an expensive payout that RugbyWA would struggle to meet as the credit crunch bites deeper.
The former All Blacks coach has asked for a mediation process which is understood to involve Mitchell and his manager John Fordham in talks about mending his relationship with the Force's on-field leadership group as well as members of his coaching staff......
the rest here...http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...015651,00.html
FORCE IS BACK WITH MITCHELL.
a small piece on page 111 todays west.
john mitchel will regain control of the western force on january 5 to allow an orderly preparation for the new S14 which kicks off Febuary 13.....mitchells manager john fordham yesterday revealeved the club and coach were well on their way to resolving their differences....
no link available yet on thewest.com.
that was quick..........
Sounds like good news - bring on the Season - nobody will have time for these spats
61 years between Grand SlamsWas the wait worth it - Ya betta baby
Force is back with Mitchell
27th December 2008, 13:15 WST
John Mitchell will regain control of the Western Force on January 5 to allow an orderly preparation for the new Super 14 season, which kicks off on February 13.
The head coach was absent from training for much of December and persistent queries by The West Australian forced club administration to admit on Wednesday that “restrictions had been placed on his activities” while it dealt with complaints about his behaviour towards players and staff.
Mitchell’s manager John Fordham yesterday revealed the club and coach were well on the way to resolving their differences.
the rest from the West.....
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