Solomon rubbishes rumours of rifts with Essendon coaching candidates
Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon strongly denies suggestions he has fallen out with Mark McVeigh and James Hird over the club's coaching role.
Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has firmly rejected reports of internal tensions between himself, Mark McVeigh and James Hird. The coach remains uncertain about his future at the club due to family obligations back in New South Wales. Reports of a rift involving the trio have been dismissed by Solomon, who likens the speculation to an episode of the popular Australian soap opera "Home and Away".
Following Solomon's decision not to pursue the full-time coaching position, the club is set to reveal its next senior coach within the week, with McVeigh, Hird, Fremantle's Jaymie Graham and Adelaide's Murray Davis as potential candidates. Solomon's family, who are based in NSW, have played a role in his decision to step down, as he has been away from them for the past 10-11 months.
The pair have a history together, having played together in the Bombers' 2000 premiership side and 2001 losing grand final. Solomon also emphasises that the next coach need not be from Essendon, citing the success of former club legend Kevin Sheedy, who played for Richmond.
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