{"id":40148,"date":"2021-03-01T23:51:56","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T00:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=40148"},"modified":"2021-03-02T05:59:09","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T05:59:09","slug":"seibold-denies-sabotaging-maguire-at-souths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=40148","title":{"rendered":"Seibold denies sabotaging Maguire at Souths"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anthony Seibold<\/a> has hit back at claims he sabotaged Michael Maguire's relationship with South Sydney officials<\/a> in order to grab the top job.<\/p>\n

Seibold is coming off a bumpy 18 months after being sacked from the Broncos after their horror run, and is now working as an assistant for Adam O'Brien at Newcastle.<\/p>\n

However, during an appearance on the Talking With TK<\/em> podcast, Seibold was quizzed about his time at the Rabbitohs<\/a> and was asked about the circumstances surrounding his elevation to the top position.<\/p>\n

There were murmurs that Seibold worked behind the scenes to oust Maguire at the time but the ex-Brisbane coach<\/a> said nothing could be further than the truth.<\/p>\n

\"Anthony<\/p>\n

"At Souths the opportunity just came up overnight," Seibold explained. "We were doing a review meeting and I got a phone call from the general manager of football Shane Richardson.<\/p>\n

"He said: look we've decided to part ways with Michael Maguire immediately if any media call it's no comment, we'll update you later on.<\/p>\n

"I've seen rumours that I undermined him \u2013 it's all bulls–t, absolute f—ing bulls–t. Pardon my language, but it made it hard between me and Madge because that's what people wanted to report because that's a good story.<\/p>\n

"The story came out after I left South Sydney so I understand there's agendas at play. I rang Madge and Madge will tell you this \u2026 I wanted to talk to you before I sign the contract.<\/p>\n

"I told Souths I wouldn't sign until I spoke to Madge and said this is what's happened and he said mate, you've worked hard for an opportunity. And you feel for him because he's a good guy and a good coach."<\/p>\n

The move worked out well for Souths and Seibold, who led the team to a top four finish one game short of the grand final while taking out Dally M coach of the year.<\/p>\n

Despite leaving the club, Seibold says he still is fond of the Rabbitohs.<\/p>\n

\"Anthony<\/p>\n

"I still love Souths," he said.<\/p>\n

"I hope they have a good season, I love the boys that I coached that are still there.<\/p>\n

"They were fantastic to coach, I didn't want to leave then. The Broncos showed a lot of interest in me and regardless of what was said I hadn't signed anything.<\/p>\n

"I hadn't spoke to them at all. I knew they were interested but I had no contract offer or nothing. I started to get interest when they started talking the length of the contract because it wasn't just about me, it was about the kids, looking after my parents, it was a bigger thing.<\/p>\n

"They offered me a six-year deal with the sixth year in my favour. Souths offered me a three-year deal. Now, I didn't want to go.<\/p>\n

"The hardest conversation I've had in my life was calling (Rabbitohs owner) Russell (Crowe) when he was in New York and saying I had to go. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to set up my family."<\/p>\n

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