Martyn Thomas says Martin Johnson not given Rugby Football Union deadline
The chairman of Rugby Football Union, Martyn Thomas, has told the media on October 29 that England’s team manager, Martin Johnson, has not been given any deadline to decide his future with the team.
Thomas has supported Johnson to carry on with his job even after an unimpressive performance in the recently concluded Rugby World Cup 2011. The chairman informed reporters that he has full confidence in the ex-captain of England and he is waiting for Martin’s
decision in this regard.
Martin Johnson has been serving England since 2008 and the team performed reasonably well under his leadership before cutting a sorry figure in world showpiece. England won its all pool matches in RWC at New Zealand but could not cross the first hurdle of
thye knock out stages. France outclassed the English side in the quarter-final in a comfortable way that put them under stern criticism.
Johnson’s current deal with the Rugby Football Union will come to an end with this year and his future is not clear at the moment. Earlier on, it was rumoured that the legend has been handed over a deadline of a week to decide his prospects by the union.
However, the chairman has contradicted the speculations and expressed unwavering confidence in Johnson.
Clearing his position over the hot issue of Martin Johnson’s future, Thomas said that, “I've always expressed confidence in Martin. I believed he was the right appointment. I accept the fact he didn't have the coaching experience, but it was about getting
a man in who could manage the process, who understood the process and would appoint the right coaches.”
The chairman further said that, “He was never ever set a deadline, it was merely an informal situation, as and when you've made a decision as to whether you wish to carry on or not, let us know.”
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has also backed up Martin Johnson to carry on with his responsibilities as manager of England. Henry Argued that the current manager has got the abilities to take out the English side from ongoing crises.
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