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CibbuanoI didn't want to stay on too long: Matthews
September 1st 2008 05:10
LEIGH Matthews says he quit as Brisbane coach because he didn't want to stay on a year too long.
Matthews, who was still contracted for another year, informed the club on Sunday that he wished to end his 10 years in charge of the club.
Speaking on Monday, Matthews said the time had come for him to quit as coach.
"I always thought I wanted to go a year early rather than a year late," he said.
"There is no right time to go, there is only this time."
Matthews, who will remain in Queensland, didn't rule out coaching again but said he had no future plans.
"I haven't resigned to do anything else and that is what is scary," he said.
Matthews also said the fact his team has failed to make the finals in the past four years played no role in his decision.
"The future prospects of the team have got nothing with where I saw things," he said.
"It's just time for me to move on for my own psyche and for the rejuvenation of this footy club."
Matthews, who was still contracted for another year, informed the club on Sunday that he wished to end his 10 years in charge of the club.
Speaking on Monday, Matthews said the time had come for him to quit as coach.
"I always thought I wanted to go a year early rather than a year late," he said.
"There is no right time to go, there is only this time."
Matthews, who will remain in Queensland, didn't rule out coaching again but said he had no future plans.
"I haven't resigned to do anything else and that is what is scary," he said.
Matthews also said the fact his team has failed to make the finals in the past four years played no role in his decision.
"The future prospects of the team have got nothing with where I saw things," he said.
"It's just time for me to move on for my own psyche and for the rejuvenation of this footy club."
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