Dean Solomon Yet to Declare Essendon Coaching Ambitions Amidst James Hird's Bid
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- Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon remains non-committal about his future plans, despite James Hird officially entering the race for the senior coaching role.
- Solomon expects to remain with the club in some capacity next year but is awaiting a decision on his coaching aspirations.
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Dean Solomon is the interim coach for Essendon, filling the role after Brad Scott's sacking. James Hird has officially expressed interest in the senior coaching position.
James Hird's open ambitions have done little to sway Dean Solomon, with the interim Essendon coach yet to declare his future plans.
Filling the caretaker role since the club sacked Brad Scott in May, Solomon will only go so far as to say he is expecting a "tap on the shoulder at some stage".
He has neither ruled out pursuing the vacant senior role nor confirmed his candidacy, while his 2000 premiership teammate Hird officially threw his hat in the ring earlier this week.
Solomon, who expects to be at the Bombers next year in some capacity, said he had only spoken to club chief executive Tim Roberts about their on-field focus.
Since taking the helm after round 11, Essendon has lost four straight matches under Solomon.
"There's a process in place now, so they're going to get moving," Solomon said.
"I don't think they're in a rush. They want to be really clear on what they want to focus on and what they want to attract and get into the club.
"I'm sure I'll get the tap on the shoulder at some stage."
Questioned again on whether he would like to be a senior coach, Solomon said: "That's what I'm asking myself right now, I guess."
Solomon would not be drawn on what his future at the Bombers would look like if Hird returned to the club as coach.
Hird had spoken to club president and former teammate Andrew Welsh after Essendon announced its selection process last week.
The club will interview 10 to 15 candidates.
"Of course, we expected those two (Hird and Welsh) to probably have a conversation. Hird has put his hand up for the job," Solomon said.
"That's obviously the start of the process, talking to the candidates. It'll all play out."
The last-placed Bombers will search for a breakthrough win when they host 13th-placed St Kilda on Sunday.
Solomon said he was not concerned his winless record at the Bombers would impact his suitability for a senior role.
"If I was worried about my CV, I wouldn't have been an interim coach twice," Solomon said.
Preguntas abiertas
- Will Solomon pursue the senior role?
- What capacity will Solomon remain in?
- Who will be the next Essendon coach?