Re: Assistant Coach : Sun Oct 19, 2014 6:34 pm
fax-boys wrote:
Marlon Billy ex Swinton
Statement from him on leaving Swinton:-
Marlon Billy wrote:
After nearly fifteen years service at Swinton Lions I would like to announce that I will unfortunately be leaving the club with immediate effect. I would like to thank the club and Paul Kidd for giving me the opportunity to go into coaching after my playing days at a club, which I hold close to my heart. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some great coaches: Les Holiday (legend); Steve McCormack, who I had the pleasure of helping lead the club to promotion, and Gary Chambers.
I would also like to thank another legend of the club, my dear friend, Ian Watson who I’ve had the pleasure of both playing with and starting my coaching career with. Ian has been critical in helping my coaching development and shared my passion for making Swinton a club which could be competitive and that was a club with strong values.
The start of the season was one of the toughest times for myself and Ian, as the club faced a massive challenge for survival, which was made possible by the massive efforts by the supporters, Supporters Trust and Dave Jones.
As we are all aware Ian Watson left for Salford to take up an opportunity to coach in Super League and John Duffy was appointed the new head coach.
John came in during the season and has now built his own squad and understandably with that a change to the coaching set up and culture, which I felt was moving into a new era.
I feel I have gained a lot from all the experiences that I have faced and with the changes being made swiftly at Swinton feel that my development and progression lies elsewhere at this time. I would like to thank Warrington who were a massive help to myself and Ian Watson at a very tough period. Also everybody who has supported the Lions through thick and thin. I have loved my time at Swinton.
As I wasn't given the opportunity to say good bye to the boys and back room staff, I'd just like to say thank you for all your efforts and hard work. It was a pleasure to work with you all and massive thanks to all the people behind the scenes who work so hard for the club. I wish you all the best for the future.
Marlon Billy
I would also like to thank another legend of the club, my dear friend, Ian Watson who I’ve had the pleasure of both playing with and starting my coaching career with. Ian has been critical in helping my coaching development and shared my passion for making Swinton a club which could be competitive and that was a club with strong values.
The start of the season was one of the toughest times for myself and Ian, as the club faced a massive challenge for survival, which was made possible by the massive efforts by the supporters, Supporters Trust and Dave Jones.
As we are all aware Ian Watson left for Salford to take up an opportunity to coach in Super League and John Duffy was appointed the new head coach.
John came in during the season and has now built his own squad and understandably with that a change to the coaching set up and culture, which I felt was moving into a new era.
I feel I have gained a lot from all the experiences that I have faced and with the changes being made swiftly at Swinton feel that my development and progression lies elsewhere at this time. I would like to thank Warrington who were a massive help to myself and Ian Watson at a very tough period. Also everybody who has supported the Lions through thick and thin. I have loved my time at Swinton.
As I wasn't given the opportunity to say good bye to the boys and back room staff, I'd just like to say thank you for all your efforts and hard work. It was a pleasure to work with you all and massive thanks to all the people behind the scenes who work so hard for the club. I wish you all the best for the future.
Marlon Billy
