Brad Arthur agrees to a new two year extension with the Parramatta Eels.

BRAD Arthur finally agreed to a new two-year contract extension at the Parramatta Eels — but not before a last minute bombshell linking him to the vacant Newcastle Knights job.The Daily Telegraph can reveal that while Arthur and his manager Chris Orr were contemplating legal action against the Eels over a reneged agreement, a call was made to the Knights by a third party.In the discussion it was mentioned champion five-eighth Kieran Foran could follow Arthur to Newcastle because he has an escape clause in his Eels contract if the coach goes elsewhere.The Knights have since settled on their new coach and are expected to announce the appointment of former Dragons and UK Super League winning coach Nathan Brown in the next 48 hours.Arthur's manager, Chris Orr, said he was relieved the matter was finally put to rest."Although it's been somewhat trying, I'm glad for the club and my client's sake that the matter has been resolved," Orr said."Out of all of this, it highlights Brad's commitment to the club, the players and the fans."Arthur’s decision to stay ends weeks of bickering and legal threats over his contract because the Eels board refused to honour the lucrative deal he originally agreed to with departed CEO Scott Seward.“I’ve started something at Parra and I want to see it through as long as everything works out,” Arthur said last night. “They’ve known all along I’m loyal to the fans, my staff, the players and the club.”STAYING PUT: Madge pledges allegiance to the Bu

"I'm putting last year down to the new style of attack and defence that had been implemented, as well as relying on Volkman at half. It was a disatorous 1st half without doubt, but I can't see that happening again. We should be much better prepared…"

"It was. Mainly because Read came off as a total fuckwit. While it's nice to see (most of) the media on our side in this case, it;s really hard not to be."

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Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 2, 2015 at 8:07pm

http://m.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/brad-arthur-has-agree...
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 2, 2015 at 8:08pm

What's the problem choc.
Who would you have instead of Arthur.
Geez mate calm down.
Chris September 2, 2015 at 8:12pm

Thanks brad. We need you. We know you're blue and gold. Don't know how it got this far off track but very happy you're staying long term. Please win us a comp. please.
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 2, 2015 at 8:15pm

Best news for weeks. Brad is blue and gold to the core. Congratulations to all involved. Never believed Prozes article one iota.
realeel 86 September 2, 2015 at 8:17pm

Lol Brad to Knoghts and Foran follows? Needed to throw in a fabricated piece of shit one last time hey
eels93 September 2, 2015 at 8:26pm

Does that mean he is contracted until the end of 2018.
Kurupt September 2, 2015 at 8:36pm

Oh Brad, the knights? You really dodged a bullet there.
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- Alan Hunt September 2, 2015 at 10:13pm
  
  Really???? Glad they sorted this mess out and he is staying. Arthur has made mistakes and i'm at odds with some recruitment choices but i think he has done a good job this season with all the injuries and BS that has gone on. The board of clowns are another matter altogether.
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    - Alan Hunt September 2, 2015 at 11:06pm
      
      No probs mate, i have been critical of the coach this season and the board. But i still feel he deserves some time with the roster of his making and he gets that next season.
Frank The Tank September 2, 2015 at 9:22pm

Shall we burn some candles Fong or just the club?