Brummie-FOX Posted 27 November 2006 Posted 27 November 2006 Andy Robinson is expected to resign as England coach on Tuesday. Robinson has been locked in talks with Rugby Football Union chief Francis Baron, chairman Martyn Thomas and elite director Rob Andrew over his future. The Rugby Football Union will offer him the same compensation package as it would have had he been sacked. On Sunday, an RFU source told BBC Sport Robinson would be asked to resign or else face the sack, but he has insisted he wants to stay on. England lost for the eighth time in nine matches on Saturday when they were beaten 25-14 by South Africa. World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson is understood to be first choice to step into the breach. If he is not available, former Wasps and Ireland coach Warren Gatland or ex-South Africa coach Nick Mallett will come into the frame. England have lost 13 of their 22 Tests under Robinson - including three of this month's four autumn internationals - and have slumped to seventh in the IRB world rankings. Robinson's team were booed off the pitch by the Twickenham crowd for the second time in three matches after their 25-14 defeat against South Africa on Saturday. Former Bath coach Robinson was assistant coach to Sir Clive Woodward and a key part of the coaching team which won the World Cup in 2003. It is time for a change in the coach - not because of the last four games, but because of the last two years Former England captain Will Carling And when Woodward resigned in September 2004, Robinson was the RFU's unanimous choice to take over. The 42-year-old, who has a contract until June 2008, has led England to two consecutive fourth place finishes in the Six Nations, and has won just one away match. The RFU conducted a review after the 2006 Six Nations, and Robinson survived despite assistant coaches Phil Larder, Dave Alred and Joe Lydon all losing their jobs. Brian Ashton (attack), John Wells (forwards) and Mike Ford (defence) have since been appointed under Robinson, while Rob Andrew has taken on the elite director of rugby role. But the changes have failed to spark a revival in England's fortunes, and former England captain Will Carling said Robinson would have to go. ANDY ROBINSON FACTFILE 1964: Born Taunton, 3 April 1986: Joins Bath 1988: Makes England debut against Australia 1992: Leads Bath to league and cup double in first season as captain 1997: Appointed Bath coach after resignation of Brian Ashton 1997: Sir Clive Woodward installed as his assistant at Bath 1998: Leads Bath to Heineken Cup glory with a 19-18 win over Brive 2000: Appointed assistant England coach 2000: Named as assistant coach for 2001 Lions tour to Australia 2003: Helps England secure the World Cup October 2004: Appointed England coach "I'm an England fan and after the four games in November, I haven't witnessed a lot of improvement," he told Sportsweek. "I think it is time for a change in the coach - not because of the last four games, or even the last two games, but because of the last two years. "If you look at England over the last two years, we don't seem to have any combinations that are working and Andy Robinson has to take responsibility for that." But Carling said there needed to be much greater clarity in terms of the specific job description of anyone brought in to replace Robinson. "I don't believe we need another coach - we need a manager," said Carling. "We need someone who can get the environment right and I think Martin Johnson would be good for that. "But whether he wants to step straight into that is another thing. He's got some superb qualities, but it depends what the remit of the job is." Johnson has gone on record as saying Robinson should be replaced.
lildave3 Posted 27 November 2006 Posted 27 November 2006 Thank god for that! We're shocking now. Bring back Woodward anyone?
dandannieldanok Posted 27 November 2006 Posted 27 November 2006 Thank god for that! We're shocking now. Bring back Woodward anyone? Possibly, it can't get much worse. When Robinson goes the whole team staff should go along with him. We need a fresh start.
Head Honcho Posted 27 November 2006 Posted 27 November 2006 Goode should never play for England again or Leicester for that matter. He's useless on Saturday and he was an embarassment not just to Rugby but sport in general.
Guest Gist Posted 27 November 2006 Posted 27 November 2006 I think Martin Johnson would be a good replacement.
Sparky Posted 27 November 2006 Posted 27 November 2006 great news wonder if deano will get a mention as his replacement.
Manwell Pablo Posted 27 November 2006 Posted 27 November 2006 I think Austin Healy hit the nail on the head on the BBC over the weekend. It's going to take two years to sort this mess out at least.
dandannieldanok Posted 27 November 2006 Posted 27 November 2006 I think Austin Healy hit the nail on the head on the BBC over the weekend. It's going to take two years to sort this mess out at least. Unfortunately he is right, we must make sure everything is sorted before the 2011 world cup
lcfc_jme Posted 27 November 2006 Posted 27 November 2006 Thank God!! It's about time really, he hasn't done very well for us. Maybe we could bring back Sir Clive or even try out Martin Johnson.
Milky Posted 27 November 2006 Posted 27 November 2006 robinson has one of those faces and voices that just makes you want to smack him. Similar to Mclaren really.
Leonisco Posted 27 November 2006 Posted 27 November 2006 I think this calls for a I think if we appoint someone quickly we at least have a chance of putting in a decent show at the world cup next year. I expect it'll be Johnno, and I won't be complaining if it is.
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