Suri wrote:Whispers about Payne at EP might struggle to keep his job even though they are in the GF. Apparently a few players, esp in the B's, do not like him at all, they think he's selfish when he plays in the bs. They have advertised, but that doesnt say much when a lot of clubs advertise every year regardless.
Do you really think that the club is going to be concerned what a few B graders think of a coach that has pushed a club up into div. 2. He has been involved with EP for a number of years, it shouldn't come as any surprise that he doesn't mind kicking a goal or two.
I've had plenty of run-ins with him over the years, it takes nothing away from the fact that he knows his footy and has become a successful coach. I was surprised when he first got the job out there, I always admired his skill as a player and now he has backed it up with a div.3 Grand Final and minor premiership. Well done Payney and good luck Eastern Park on Saturday.