Power cut for SA skipper likely

[Romeo]

SA officials and 'insiders' think muppet has too much power and that Arthur is merely a pawn on his chessboard. Looks like the useless Arthur might go and the dictator might be wound back and put into his place a bit as a result of their poor WC. About time. But why not Boucher for captain?

Power cut for Graeme Smith?


Christo Buchner,

Johannesburg - South African cricket captain Graeme Smith could have his powers curtailed as a result of turbulence in cricket's inner circles.
The role of Proteas coach Mickey Arthur is among other matters to be discussed when senior administrators attend a Cricket SA meeting on Thursday.
Some officials feel Smith has too much say. "We all know Graeme calls the shots," said an insider on Tuesday.
"He should be told that he is the boss on the field, but that he should be more submissive off the field. There should be a strong character to keep him in place."
"As captain on the field, he does a good job, but he wants to say too much off the field and wants to put his stamp on matters. This could be a department that he should keep out of."
There is a feeling that someone should be appointed in an umbrella position to manage the players. This will mean that a coach such as Mickey Arthur would be superfluous.
Specialists could be used
It is felt that Smith is the one who calls the tune and Arthur has a subordinate role. Now, some officials are asking whether the players in the national team really need a coach.
Specialists could be called on to help with fielding, as Jonty Rhodes has been doing, and the batting and bowling.
It has been suggested that SA cricket needs a strong character to handle the planning and management of the players.
Cricket SA's administrators meet on Thursday to discuss the recent World Cup failures and the road ahead. These ideas are expected to come up during deliberations. Arthur's position as coach and the role of the other members of the team's management also will be on the agenda.

 

[Milo the border collie]

Good idea for them. Arthur seemed to be nothing more than a puppet for stronger characters in their team. It will mean a big exodus of coaches post the cricket world cup if he does get sacked.

 

[Romeo]

And the Saffa players have received death threats after returning home. Most non-Aussie fans are seemingly mad. Look at the fallout we cause in other nations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Death threats for Proteas
Staff Reporter
Wed, 09 May 2007

Proteas skipper Graeme Smith revealed on Tuesday that the team has received death threats since returning from the Cricket World Cup.
The team never lived up to pre-tournament expectations in the West Indies, losing to Australia in the pool stages, and then to both Bangladesh and New Zealand in the Super Eights stage.
The team managed to qualify for the semifinals, but after a humiliating seven-wicket loss to the Australians there was a huge public outcry in South Africa.

Everything from the coach, to the players, to the use of racial quotas has been blamed for the team's latest World Cup failure, in a tournament that will be remembered more for Bob Woolmer's murder and a farcical final than for quality cricket. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Kfm radio, Smith said they've been keeping a low-profile following the death threats.
He said the Proteas are still recovering from their semifinal defeat to Australia.

 

[frankrizzo]

Problem with south africa is expectations, they think that if you talk like you are the world champs then you are the world champs.

Every 4 years in the the WC that comes crashing down just like it does in every test series vs the aussies.

 

[Romeo]

Problem with south africa is expectations, they think that if you talk like you are the world champs then you are the world champs.

Every 4 years in the the WC that comes crashing down just like it does in every test series vs the aussies.

Yes Frank it's time they acknowledged or infernal superiority over them and realise they will never beat us, especially while they remain a third world country with quotas. And more especially while they continue to persist with muppet, and/or his puppet Arthur!