Larry Britton bids farewell to the Canterbury Bulldogs training with the mutual consent of the club
Larry Britton, the head trainer at the Canterbury Bulldogs for past 36 years has decided to bid farewell to his long-term association because of Des Hasler’s comeback.
However, according to Todd Greenberg’s version, who is the chief executive at the club, the decision regarding Britton’s departure has been in discussion for quite some time. While rejecting all assumptions about his departure, the CEO further clarified
that it has been reached by the mutual consent of the club and the departing trainer.
Britton has dedicated over three decade at Canterbury and has seen his club reach the height of success. During his elaborate stint with the Bulldogs, his role has been crucial in shaping the National Rugby League (NRL) game’s anti doping policies, where
he defined the medical and occupational health and safety programs including the introduction of hyperbaric chambers.
While talking about Britton’s contributions during his stay at the club, Greenberg said, “Larry's contribution and passion for the Bulldogs' medical portfolio has been one of many significant achievements during his time at the Bulldogs. The club’s program
is now at the forefront of the industry and he can be extremely proud that his hard work continues to make a significant difference. His influence has been felt across the entire business and he has been a loyal and trusted member of staff spanning four decades.”
It is reckoned that Britton played a major role in the design and construction process in the making of the Centre of Excellence at the club. Terry Lamb, who has worked with Britton, reaffirmed that Bulldogs will continue to make their mark in times yet
to come. There is no second opinion about it, because Bulldogs are building up on a very strong foundation, which has been laid down by Britton himself.
Lamb, who also has played as Bulldogs, acknowledged that Britton is well aware of the potential and needs of each and every player on individual basis. Moreover, he recalled that as head trainer, he would easily identify where exactly things were falling
out of place to address the issue as soon as possible.
It will be interesting to see how things will take shape after Britton’s departure. It will be difficult to fill up the void left behind by him after serving for 36 years at Bulldogs.
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