Isaac
Years ago
Hurley retires, thinks Pirates are out of business
It seems that Adrian Hurley, coach of the Hunter Pirates announced his retirement at the post game press conference.
He also offered a couple of comments on the future of the franchise:
"There's no doubt in my mind the club won't exist next year, it was the hardest year of coaching in my life and it's a shame because I think that basketball in Newcastle can exist.A Sportal writer put up his unusually candid comments (unusual for the fluffy NBL site that is) on the league site:
"I haven't heard a word of hope in a month and I hope I'm dreadfully wrong and I'd love to sit and watch a game next year."
Hurley announced that this was his last game as an NBL coach, expressing disappointment with the imminent collapse of the Hunter Pirates NBL franchise.Say hello to the Gold Coast kids.
"This is the last game that I'll coach, ever," Hurley announced, "that's it, I'm finished."
"I came out of retirement to get Newcastle basketball going, and we've given it credibility," he said, adding "I can't take it anymore, I've had enough, it's too hard."
