Brad Arthur released a devastating statement about Sam Burgess taking over as the Eels’ head coach.
After more than ten years with the team, the Eels announced on Monday that they had fired longtime head coach Brad Arthur. Since then, they have been looking for a replacement.
They have only won three games this season and are currently only three spots above South Sydney Rabbitohs, who are in last place. The 50-year-old felt that the 48-16 Magic Round crushing at the hands of Melbourne Storm was the breaking point.
Trent Barrett, an assistant coach for the Eels and a former standout player for the Wigan Warriors, has been named the team’s temporary head coach.
In the past, they had tried to entice iconic head coach Wayne Bennett to join the team by signing him, but it now appears that Bennett is headed to the Rabbitohs.
As a result, Parramatta is reportedly “scouring NRL and overseas” for a new head coach, according to The Daily Telegraph.
According to reports, they have compiled a wishlist of individuals they hope to acquire, which includes Sam Burgess.
