"What do you think of this appointment, Marcus?" the presenter asked, turning to a panel of experts.
The first reporter, a middle-aged man with graying hair, shook his head. "I'm not convinced, Sarah. Clarke's last job was with Silvergate Youth Sailors, and we all know how that ended. Sacked after a heavy 6-5 thumping and a series of poor performances."
Maddox scoffed, brows raised in disbelief. "Pundits are such clowns. A bunch of finished players seeking attention by downplaying someone else's achievements."
Although Maddox said that, he knew that the man wasn't totally wrong. Silvergate had been close to a disaster, if not one. Bad signings, inconsistency, players who didn't believe in what his predecessor was trying to do. It had been a nightmare from start to finish.
"He's inexperienced at this level," another reporter chimed in. "Rising Stars need someone who can get results immediately. They can't afford to give a coach time to learn on the job."
