Trent Barrett reveals all about Manly Sea Eagles in explosive interview
TRENT Barrett has broken his silence about his acrimonious resignation as Manly coach, revealing his frustrations at the club’s lack of support and the rift with Sea Eagles chairman Scott Penn.
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MANLY coach Trent Barrett says he had no choice but to act on continued failed promises, and resign as coach with the Sea Eagles.
Breaking his month-long silence to The Sunday Telegraph, Barrett reveals the bitter circumstances of his departure, his disappointment and frustration over archaic facilities at the under-resourced club and the breakdown of the relationship with chairman Scott Penn and chief executive Lyall Gorman.
The split came after months of exchanging correspondence over many complaints about the alleged failures of the club to meet their basic obligations under Barrett’s employment contract.
“We have a team with a club struggling to keep pace with the professional needs of players to allow them to compete at the highest level,” Barrett said.
“This isn’t about me, it’s about moving this club forward and ensuring its future.”
The Daily Telegraph understands that among a stunning list of complaints, some grievances include:
* Barrett had to bring in his own backyard furniture for the team’s common room;
* No recruitment manager for 12 months and a lengthy period without a
welfare manager.
Barrett finally agreed to speak out and defend himself after Penn had accused him of not acting “in the spirit of the club” in an interview in The Daily Telegraph last week.
“It has been tough from the get go and in the end it has become untenable,” Barrett said.
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