Eels haven't missed out - Mannah - Eels Blogs

Parramatta club captain Tim Mannah says no man is bigger than the Eels - even his superstar best mate Jarryd Hayne.Mannah had lunch with Hayne on Monday and admits his code-hopping former teammate asked him when the Eels were going to make an offer.AdvertisementMannah, though, says while it may be disappointing for fans that Hayne won't be returning to Parramatta any time soon, the embattled Eels are intent on building a club and team "that's sustainable for the future" rather than splashing out for one player."Gold Coast have offered him a very big sum and one thing we've learnt at the club is one player isn't bigger than the club," Mannah said after Hayne's announcement on Wednesday that he was joining rival NRL club the Titans.According to Bevan Paul, the club's interim CEO, the club had made Hayne a counter-offer. In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, he said: "The Parramatta Eels did communicate an offer to Jarryd Hayne's management in the past 48 hours.New adventure: Jarryd Hayne at the announcement with new coach Neil Henry.New adventure: Jarryd Hayne at the announcement with new coach Neil Henry. Photo: Jason O'Brien"This offer was made after reviewing the consequences of the NRL Salary Cap decision and the importance of maintaining a strong roster for 2017 and 2018."While it was a substantial offer, we were advised by Jarryd's management that it was not comparable to the other proposals."One player isn't bigger than the club": Tim Mannah."One player isn't bigger than the club": Tim Mannah. Photo: Getty Images"The club wishes Jarryd well in his future endeavours"Mannah said with all the upheavals at the club in 2016 it was always going to be tough to secure Hayne's services.How Fairfax Media broke the story.How Fairfax Media broke the story."We don't have a head of football at the moment," Mannah said."We have a CEO now but there was a little period there where we didn't have a lot of leadership that could have made the right calls."It's all done now so there's no point us crying over split milk."He's made the decision that's best for him. He's a grown man and he's got to look after himself."At the same time, Parra, we want to look after ourselves as well."It would have been nice to have him at Parra but he's looked after himself and it's a good chance for the club to kind of take a step back, look at what position we're in now."We've got a bit of space to work with and a bit of money to spend and we can go ahead and build a team we want to build."Mannah said he understood Hayne's urgency to seal a deal."He's got a chance to play some finals footy this year," he said."And I guess if you wanted to have a crack at that, you'd have to get it done pretty quick."

Piss off Tim, I've always backed you mate but if you want start to defend you're bible bashing, back stabbing, money driven, two faced, lying mate then go with him.

Call it as it is, he took the money and pissed on us again, just f the f up on this topic because nothing other than the fact that your mate is a lying piece of disloyal crap who only thinks of himself.

The club granted this turd a release from his contract to pursue his dream, we continued to support him, endorse him, financially assist him and what do we get in return? A dump of steaming hot pile of Hayne feces.

I never thought I could despise a player more than I did Lyon, well now I have a clear winner, so clear that my hatred of Lyon has suddenly vanished.

I'm glad he signed with Titans, I hope the 3678 Titans fans float his boat. F U Hayne, Karma is a bitch, you've just made the worst personal decision of your life.

You think you can turn a one club town city into you're bitch? Think again, fact is, the Titans went broke because the Gold Coast just don't give a crap about Rugby League and they won't a crap about you.

"Need way more than that, majority of the players signed would be their depth. Even that is rubbish. As Johnny mentioned too, juniors will be hard to come by.
Look at their last two signings. Sorensen and Talakai. Sorensen is a fine signing for…"

"Precisely. Just makes me think someone at NRL HQ - and we all know who - got a very large suitcase of cash from the WA state government for agreeing to this. "

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MC August 3, 2016 at 6:07pm

I'm glad Timmy thinks that way as he is getting on and younger prospects have caught up. Should be getting tap on shoulder soon if we are moving forward and no one player is bigger than the club.
Hugo August 3, 2016 at 6:12pm

Great leadership from Tim
Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst August 3, 2016 at 6:15pm

Why would Hayne be asking Mannah what's happening with his contract?
- Wizardssleeves official receipts > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst August 3, 2016 at 6:17pm
  
  Because it's a bullshite story that's why . Hayne was creating the story for his own headline .
Kerry George August 3, 2016 at 6:32pm

Tim you can go to the Titans as well. What about Parra releasing him a year from end of his contract to pursue his NFL dream. Also we were queried about monies we gave him to go to America. Tim Jarryd will now be DESPISED even more than Jamie Liar who went to Manly all those years ago.
Joseph August 3, 2016 at 6:35pm

Piss off Tim, I've always backed you mate but if you want start to defend you're bible bashing, back stabbing, money driven, two faced, lying mate then go with him.

Call it as it is, he took the money and pissed on us again, just f the f up on this topic because nothing other than the fact that your mate is a lying piece of disloyal crap who only thinks of himself.

The club granted this turd a release from his contract to pursue his dream, we continued to support him, endorse him, financially assist him and what do we get in return? A dump of steaming hot pile of Hayne feces.

I never thought I could despise a player more than I did Lyon, well now I have a clear winner, so clear that my hatred of Lyon has suddenly vanished.

I'm glad he signed with Titans, I hope the 3678 Titans fans float his boat. F U Hayne, Karma is a bitch, you've just made the worst personal decision of your life.

You think you can turn a one club town city into you're bitch? Think again, fact is, the Titans went broke because the Gold Coast just don't give a crap about Rugby League and they won't a crap about you.
- michael picklum > Joseph August 3, 2016 at 6:55pm
  
  Joseph I think that u have pretty well expressed how a lot of B&G fans currently feel. U needn't be so reserved, subtle or considerate in your comments though, perhaps u should be a little more direct & to the point. No need to beat around the bush as they say.
charles wayne August 3, 2016 at 6:46pm

Well here's one..pick your game up .
slip August 3, 2016 at 6:48pm

When Tim talks we all listen.
Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst August 3, 2016 at 7:00pm

But Mannah has confirmed he asked him the question.

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