Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has urged followers of the merger membership to “keep the faith” after a record-breaking rout by the hands of the Cowboys.
Tim Sheens’ aspect have been hammered 74-0 in Round 18, the largest shedding margin within the NRL period after beating North Queensland 66-18 in Round 12.
Speaking on SEN, Hagipantelis defined the membership will “own” the loss however is hopeful followers and the gamers alike can “move on”.
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“There is nothing I could possibly say that would adequately placate the way we all feel,” Hagipantelis mentioned.
“It just wasn’t good enough and completely unexpected. I did not see that coming.
“The result was embarrassing and unacceptable but we will own it.
“Tim has adequately addressed it post match and hopefully we can put it behind us and move on.”
Since appointed because the Tigers head coach, Sheens has persistently come below fireplace and lots of have referred to as for him to step down within the days continuing the shock loss.
With Benji Marshall scheduled to take over as head coach in 2025, pundits have referred to as for his succession plan to be quick tracked.
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However, regardless of not making the finals since 2011, Hagipantelis has urged Tigers followers to stay with the embattled membership.
“It’s a short message but just keep the faith,” Hagipantelis mentioned.
“I appreciate the disappointment and I’m not immune to accessing social media and seeing fans vent their spleen.
“They are entitled to tell us what they feel and think and we take it on board.
“We are bitterly disappointed (but) we are committed to a pathway moving forward. We are not seeing the bearing of fruit but it will come and I am convinced of that.
“There is a lot of work being done behind the scenes with recruitment (and) there will be significant changes to our roster moving forward.
“I am never off the phone speaking to my fellow directors, to our CEO or to our recruiters. Please keep the faith.”
Source: www.foxsports.com.au