Ivan Cleary, the head coach of the Penrith Panthers, breaks his silence right away as the general manager makes a shocking announcement after Captain Nathan Cleary fails to… Read more Ivan Cleary, the head coach of the Penrith Panthers, speaks out following the general manager’s surprise announcement.
The Penrith Panthers’ head coach, Ivan Cleary, immediately speaks up when the general manager makes a startling revelation following Captain Nathan Cleary’s failure to… Continue reading After the general manager’s unexpected news, Penrith Panthers head coach Ivan Cleary makes a statement.
As the father of captain Nathan Cleary and a four-time Premiership-winning coach, Cleary had guided Penrith to an unprecedented dynasty, which included four consecutive Grand Final championships from 2021 to 2024 ([en.wikipedia.org][2]). However, this season witnessed a sharp reversal: his team’s defensive shortcomings and ongoing injuries to key players made it worse as they gave up an average of 28 points per game throughout the first six rounds. An internal study concluded that the off-season sex video controversy “knocked us off a cliff” and contributed significantly to the early dip, which also affected team morale ([nzherald.co.nz][3]).
At a somber press conference, general manager Matt Cameron said, “Ivan has been an incredible servant to this club, but given our current form and the need for immediate change, we felt this was the right course of action” ([sportsgist.co.uk][1]). In brief public remarks, Cleary conveyed both disappointment and gratitude: “Coaching this group has been one of the great privileges of my life…I leave with nothing but pride and gratitude” ([sportsgist.co.uk][1]).
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