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The HUN is reporting Hird has agreed to coach Essendon in 2011, also Goodwin to be a potential Assistant Coach.
EXCLUSIVE: James Hird will be named Essendon coach after clearing the final hurdle in a fairytale return to Windy Hill.
After weeks of intense speculation, Hird has finally committed himself to the Bombers after making the necessary arrangements in his business life.
Hird has told business partners at Gemba, the sports marketing company he parts owns, of his love for Essendon and his intention to coach the club.
In an emotional meeting, he also spoke of the enormous pride he had in his staff and company.
His family are fully supportive of his move.
While the Bombers have still not finalised their entire coaching department and set-up, Hird will be appointed the senior coach.
He could not be contacted today.
It’s possible the appointment will be announced before Friday night’s best-and-fairest count.
The former skipper, 37, has had several meetings with the Bombers hierarchy and while a contract has not been signed, there is an understanding in place.
Hird is supportive of a senior mentor/coaching director to be put in place, with the likely senior assistant coming from former Port Adelaide coach Mark Williams or his former assistant Dean Laidley.
Geelong coach Mark Thompson is beieved to be unattainable.
Williams, who was to be interviewed today by the Bombers, and Laidley are among several candidates for the senior position.
Hird has not orchestrated his group of assistant coaches, but it’s understood former Adelaide captain Simon Goodwin has agreed to join the club as an assistant.
EXCLUSIVE: James Hird will be named Essendon coach after clearing the final hurdle in a fairytale return to Windy Hill.
After weeks of intense speculation, Hird has finally committed himself to the Bombers after making the necessary arrangements in his business life.
Hird has told business partners at Gemba, the sports marketing company he parts owns, of his love for Essendon and his intention to coach the club.
In an emotional meeting, he also spoke of the enormous pride he had in his staff and company.
His family are fully supportive of his move.
While the Bombers have still not finalised their entire coaching department and set-up, Hird will be appointed the senior coach.
He could not be contacted today.
It’s possible the appointment will be announced before Friday night’s best-and-fairest count.
The former skipper, 37, has had several meetings with the Bombers hierarchy and while a contract has not been signed, there is an understanding in place.
Hird is supportive of a senior mentor/coaching director to be put in place, with the likely senior assistant coming from former Port Adelaide coach Mark Williams or his former assistant Dean Laidley.
Geelong coach Mark Thompson is beieved to be unattainable.
Williams, who was to be interviewed today by the Bombers, and Laidley are among several candidates for the senior position.
Hird has not orchestrated his group of assistant coaches, but it’s understood former Adelaide captain Simon Goodwin has agreed to join the club as an assistant.
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