Parramatta has terminated the contract of longstanding coach Brad Arthur after a woeful run of outcomes.
Arthur, whose final recreation was a 48-16 Magic Spherical hammering by the hands of Melbourne on Sunday, was relieved of his duties on Monday.
The 49-year-old had been Eels coach since 2014.
Whereas he took the membership to the 2022 grand remaining, he did not win a premiership in a decade on the helm.
“It was the view of the board and CEO that the progress of our NRL staff has stalled,” the Eels stated in an announcement.
“Our purpose is to win premierships and it’s time for the membership to go in a brand new path.”
The assertion added: “We need to thank Brad who has labored tirelessly for the Membership over a ten yr interval. Throughout his time as Head Coach, the membership has performed in 5 finals sequence, together with a grand remaining in 2022.
“We want Brad and his household the perfect sooner or later and we’re very grateful for his providers to the membership.”
It additionally stated Trent Barrett could be filling in as interim head coach for the rest of the 2024 NRL season.
“We’ll present an extra replace as we transfer ahead to nominate a head coach for the 2025 season and past,” the membership stated.
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