Fan behind ‘Fail Mary’ banner believes Paul McGregor’s sacking will restore pride in Dragons jersey

Disgruntled fans like Youssif have been calling for the removal of McGregor for years.

They finally received the news they had longed to hear on Thursday after the club announced it would be parting ways with the coach after Friday night’s clash against Parramatta.

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ThGeorge Youssif's 'Fail Mary' banner at Kogarah Oval.

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“At the end of the day we want our club back, we want to celebrate our club and we want the glory days back. We want to be able to wear our jerseys with pride and go to the games with our kids and celebrate being proud Dragons fans,” Youssif said.

“It’s a step in the right direction to make St George Illawarra great again.”

Despite McGregor only managing to win eight of 31 matches, Youssif was sympathetic to McGregor’s plight and believes the little control he had over the roster and team selections ultimately cost the coach his job.

The passionate supporter said Dragon’s recruitment manager Ian Millward should be next on the chopping block.

“It is a sad situation for McGregor and I wish him all the best, all fans do. He could be the world’s best bloke but as a coach it didn’t work out well for him,” he said.

“In his defence, he didn’t have it all his way and I think the recruitment let him down. If Ian Millward doesn’t get his act together, he’s the next one who’s position should be questioned.”

Fellow Dragons fans Mick Attarian echoed Youssif’s concerns that the club had great issues than coaching – as Phil Gould’s review of the club exposed in last 2019.

Gus was correct.The club’s problems run deeper than the coach. #redv https://t.co/1vL1613iTb— Mick Attarian (@pmens72) August 13, 2020

Gus was correct. The club’s problems run deeper than the coach,” Attarian said on Twitter.

Dragons fans have now turned their attention to who should take over as head coach for season 2021 and beyond.

Youssif’s first choice would be a proven premiership winner like Craig Bellamy but he would also like see current assistant coach Shane Flanagan, who won a title at Cronulla in 2016, take over.

“I’d be throwing the bank at Bellamy, he’s one of the best. I don‘t see any issues with Dean Young as an interim but Flanagan is probably the first choice because he is already there and knows the club,” he said.

For what its worth, I'd be going to Craig Fitgibbon and the Roosters,sitting down and say what's it going to take. Absolutely respect his loyalty but this opportunity may not come again for him, an absolute fit is now available. #redv— christopher werrell (@magicdragon10) August 13, 2020

But Red V fan Christopher Werrell believes the club should target Trent Robinson’s right hand man, Craig Fitzgibbon as the new Dragons coach.

For what its worth, I‘d be going to Craig Fitgibbon and the Roosters, sitting down and say what’s it going to take. Absolutely respect his loyalty but this opportunity may not come again for him, an absolute fit is now available,” he said.

Originally published asMcGregor’s gone, this is what fans want next

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