Wests Tigers are poised to sack coach Michael Maguire as early as Tuesday.
Sydney Morning Herald journalist Michael Chammas broke the news on Nine’s 4pm news bulletin.
“It looks like Michael Maguire’s time at the Wests Tigers is coming to an end,” Chammas said.
“We can reveal the board has called a meeting this afternoon, they are meeting right now to determine whether Maguire will remain as coach. It looks as though his time at the club is up barring a last-minute change of heart.
“Tigers officials are concerned the football team hasn’t improved under Maguire’s watch. There’s also a belief internally that the club won’t be able to attract the talent required to improve if Maguire stays.
“The Tigers are looking to pay $750,000 as payout to part ways with Maguire later today.”
Reports from News Corp later suggested the board meeting had been postponed at the 11th hour.`
Chammas added that Panthers assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo would replace Maguire if he wants the job.
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The news comes a fortnight after the Tigers board launched an urgent review of the football department, undertaken by CEO Justin Pascoe and football chief Adam Hartigan.
The Tigers won eight games and finished 13th this season. They have not played NRL finals in a decade.
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