[Cricket] Jason Gillespie appointed Sussex head coach

[Rodney Thomas]

I'm not sure Sussex can afford all 3. Adams would certainly fit as batting coach, but would he be willing to restrict himself to just batting?

What, so he can teach all our batsmen to nick off to first slip? No thanks

 

[Don Tmatter]

Good appointment but still need 2 or 3 quality batsmen in

 

[Sussexscots]

Way better appointment as Head Coach than I was expecting.

A proven coach who knows the CC and who won't see Sussex through the prism of their time as a player. Huge step in the right direction.

 

[Mackenzie]

Great appointment for our young fast bowlers. Hopefully he’ll be able to attract a couple of hard as nails Aussie batsmen down to Hove.

 

[Gwylan]

Great appointment for our young fast bowlers.

Well, most of them. Not sure Ollie Robinson is going to be that chuffed

 

[Mackenzie]

Well, most of them. Not sure Ollie Robinson is going to be that chuffed

Hopefully Ollie has grown up a bit since they were last acquainted.

 

[Saladpack Seagull]

Great news. Never saw it coming. I will now ditch my "bring back Adams" stance and get right behind JG. Well done, Sussex!

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Wow!! Did not see that coming in a million years, what a statement!

As someone who is in the Adams/Prior crowd, this is way better than I could ever have expected but I still think it's shame that we can't find a role for two batsmen with such vast experience and love for the club, particularly when batting has been our main weakness.

 

[Scappa]

Hopefully Ollie has grown up a bit since they were last acquainted.

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Let's hope so

 

[phoenix]

Should help Archer’s progression too. Good stuff.

Archer OUT! no wait!

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Right-armer Gillespie took 259 wickets at an average of 26.13 in 71 Tests for Australia between 1996 and 2006, and joined Yorkshire as first-team coach ahead of the 2012 season.

Yorkshire lost only seven Championship matches during his five seasons at Headingley, leading them from the second tier to consecutive titles before departing at the end of the 2016 campaign.

In May 2015, Gillespie held talks with England's director of cricket Andrew Strauss about replacing the sacked Peter Moores as national coach, but the role eventually went to fellow Australian Trevor Bayliss.

Gillespie has also coached the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, Australia's domestic Twenty20 competition, for the past two seasons.

"I know that there is some excitement around the capabilities of the current playing group," he said.

"I look forward to getting over there and playing my role in helping Sussex achieve its on and off-field goals for 2018 and beyond."

Can Sussex match Yorkshire budget ? They have huge debts.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Really surprised. Happily surprised. Not sure how they've pulled this one off.

He needs the money !

 

[portlander]

Delighted. Finally some good news from the County Ground. Hope he can attract a few batsmen to join us before next season. When are the fixtures out?

 

[Gwylan]

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Let's hope so

Blimey, he was quick off the mark there - he's not always that punctual

Anyone seen the interview with Rob Andrew?

He began several sentences with "Look". So it seems that Dizzy is already having an influence

 

[Eeyore]

Blimey, he was quick off the mark there - he's not always that punctual

Anyone seen the interview with Rob Andrew?

He began several sentences with "Look". So it seems that Dizzy is already having an influence

Wasn't he chucked out of Yorks when Dizzy was there ?

 

[getreal1]

A really serious appointment, excellent.

 

[Eeyore]

Of course, as much as people knock the alternative nature of our splendid town it may have just made up Dizzy's mind...

He's vegan.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Way better appointment as Head Coach than I was expecting.

A proven coach who knows the CC and who won't see Sussex through the prism of their time as a player. Huge step in the right direction.

Dump T20 and one day,play the youth in those. Just out off D2.

 

[Surf's Up]

Brilliant appointment!!

 

[DJ NOBO]

Delighted to have a coach of Gillespie's calibre.
Feel a little sorry for Chris Adams, who touted himself again, as he did a couple of years ago when Davies was appointed. He clearly loves the club, and I thought he would be considered.
Andrews said something last week about not dwelling on the past, so hopefully Dizzy can usher in a new golden era.

I’m a big Chris adams fan but Gillespie is in a different league. I don’t think Chris will ever get the job now.