Bomber Thompson - back to the bombers?

[Linda_Lovelace]

Very strong rumour around that Bomber Thompson has already agreed in principle to return 'home' to the Dons this year.

Story is that Bomber was very upset with the footy review last year (on the record as calling it 'stupid') and early in the season reached an in principle agreement with the Dons to coach them in 2008. All parties are desperately trying to keep a lid on it given Geelongs likely grand final berth but Essendon is under extreme pressure from its supporters over its apparent lack of a coach at a time when Judd is on the market and they are desperate to replace ageing stars.

 

[Star]

Re: Bomber Thompson - back to the bombers

This has been going around for a while...

 

[Gilbert_Hodge]

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No chance. Not with what his team has achieved so far this year.

 

[DBAH0]

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It'll be great to see a coachless Essendon during trade week, forcing Judd to slip through their fingers when he ends up at Carlton.

 

[Geoffa32]

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Does it seema bit sus that Essendon have not announced a coach yet....Two candidates could face each other in a GF

 

[thejester]

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There was a report in yesterday's Age that Bomber isn't interested in being a career coach and wants to move into business...which is a fairly strong indication he won't switch clubs. That and his fairly well-documented marriage break-up and settlement in Geelong.

 

[Captain_Brown_7]

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That'll be bigger than the Judd trade if it was to happen....

But then again, if the Cats lose to Collingwood this week, it might just happen.

 

[deadfish]

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As long as we get over the line this year, i dont mind.

 

[XClemX]

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i think he will be seriously contemplating the move.

he was sick of them after last years carry on..

 

[rizzo]

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Bomber has stated he doesn't see himself as a career coach. Said that after his stint at Geelong he will head into other business ventures.

 

[Linda_Lovelace]

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Yep heard the interview on before the game where he said he does not want to be a career coach.

Nice way of avoiding the topic I thought and a further indication that something is going on. All he has done since he finished playing footy is coach, who would hire him on the sort of money he is on? It is called a smokescreen.

He is going 'home'.

 

[rizzo]

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Yep heard the interview on before the game where he said he does not want to be a career coach.

Nice way of avoiding the topic I thought and a further indication that something is going on. All he has done since he finished playing footy is coach, who would hire him on the sort of money he is on? It is called a smokescreen.

He is going 'home'.

Says the man who said coaching is just a job. I hope Essendon supporters aren't getting their hopes up yet. Will be bitterly dissapointed.

 

[Ari]

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Bomber has stated he doesn't see himself as a career coach. Said that after his stint at Geelong he will head into other business ventures.

You bought that?

 

[rizzo]

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You bought that?

So your buying into other rumors, nothing of which has been linked to bomber at all? I no which i would have more faith in..

 

[PUSSIES_07_FLAG]

Bomber have our 2007 Premiership flag steam-cleaned before you go!

 

[SunKing]

Bad luck if the cats don't win the flag this year and lose their coach to the Bombers.

Could spell chaos next year.

 

[Tapee]

Bad luck if the cats don't win the flag this year and lose their coach to the Bombers.

Could spell chaos next year.

If we lose I don't think he'll have a choice in the matter.

 

[morgoth]

Well it makes some sense.

Lets face it, it is pretty obvious that Essendon are after a coach that is still involved in finals. Look at the candidates:

Malthouse - contracted, highly unlikely

Laidley - working out his deal an outside chance

Williams - contracted and has often professed he has two loves when it comes to footy, Port who his dad coached and the Pies where he played. I think this makes the Dons unlikely.

Bomber - Essendon man, would be a popular choice and was also very annoyed by the review. Most likely IMO. He has been evading the questions all year and this rumour might be closer to the truth than most believe.

 

[Lorelei]

My gosh - I just came on here too - haven't posted in ages but I heard this as well but can't find it on any news sites.

Understand that he made up his mind long ago and it had been a done deal all long - even regardless if Geelong win the flag.

Has it ever happened before that a coach has left a club even after winning a premiership?

 

[FuManchu]

My gosh - I just came on here too - haven't posted in ages but I heard this as well but can't find it on any news sites.

Understand that he made up his mind long ago and it had been a done deal all long - even regardless if Geelong win the flag.

Has it ever happened before that a coach has left a club even after winning a premiership?

Jezza, 1979, after the george Harris saga and Jezza backed Harris

 

[Handsome.B.Wonderful]

I keep hearing that Essendon have thrown the cheque book at him (something like $3 million over 3 years) and that he is certain to accept after the PF/GF. Apparently he has some beef with the board and win or lose he will coach Essendon next year.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Re: Bomber Thompson - back to the bombers

This has been going around for a while...

Interesting that it wont go away though.

 

[Bombers_Forever]

I will believe it when I see it

 

[FuManchu]

It could be a hangover from last years review and near player revolt.

 

[morgoth]

I know he used to live in Melbourne and commute to Geelong. Is this still the case?

Would be hard on his family if he spends so much time traveling.