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Direct-Hit
April 12, 2011, 10:23 PM
To all the Bangladesh Fans, wherever you live round the world . . .

Firstly, let me start off by thanking you the fans, for all the support you have give the team & the staff over the last few months. It has been a bit of a roller coaster of sorts, but then that seems to be the nature of all thing's deshi !

Now about this media release; it was with great sadness that I woke this morning to be greeted with a barrage of articles from a wide range of sources, all using terms such as "contract will not be renewed" or "out the door"

This comes as a massive shock to me; for as far as I am aware, I am STILL IN NEGOTIATION with the BCB. I have had a few meetings with various BCB officials and at no stage was it ever said that the BCB were unhappy with the fielding progress.

In fact on each occasion, the phrases "we are happy with the work you have done" was used, along with the phrase "We would really like you to consider staying on with us".

The negotiations were on going, hence thats why my contract was extended until the end of April, to allow time for negotiation and help cover the current series.

Now I do not know quite what to think. The phrase "Throwing the Baby out with the Bath Water" springs to mind.

Thanks again for your support

JF

mar umpire
April 12, 2011, 10:27 PM
I hope you are staying with us coach-out of the subcontinent teams I think BD has the best ground fielding. I think we as fans would be very pleased to have you as the fielding coach

Zunaid
April 12, 2011, 10:27 PM
We thank you Coach Julien - and I hope the barrage of articles are premature speculation. I personally do wish for your continuation with Bangladesh and I hope the negotiations do lead to that.

Isnaad
April 12, 2011, 10:28 PM
Bangladesh and its media...:)
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Murad
April 12, 2011, 10:29 PM
Thanks for clearing it out, Coach. Media always play with our minds.

Zunaid
April 12, 2011, 10:31 PM
What I posted in the other thread:

Excuse me, as far as I am aware I am STILL in negotiation with the BCB. This news has come as a huge shock to me.

The reporter never quoted anyone about your status. And where he referenced you, it appears to be speculative based on what Jalal Yunus said:

The contract of bowling coach Ian Pont has expired and fielding coach Julien Fountain's tenure will end this (April) month. We will also advertise for these specialist positions as early as possible
I assume that the "as early as possible" may be contingent upon negotiations in progress with you.

I am assuming Coach Luden and the BCB has already come to an equitable agreement and hence he is on till 2012.

Night_wolf
April 12, 2011, 10:31 PM
fielding is the only thing in this BD squad i am pleased with..along with bowling in some cases

Jaybaba
April 12, 2011, 10:38 PM
Really disappointing. Typical BCB. Whatever BCB decides on coach Fountain, there should be professional communication going on with the coach. I hope JS didn't have to find out via a media report. I think all the support staff were doing a great job, but needed more time to develop the cricketers.

Zeeshan
April 12, 2011, 10:38 PM
You are welcome coach! :)

One World
April 12, 2011, 11:13 PM
We and our media.

AsifTheManRahman
April 12, 2011, 11:57 PM
BD reporters...SMBH

CricFreaky
April 12, 2011, 11:57 PM
Dropping Watson's catch as it was an easy chance , people are so disturbed and angry already that innings of him put us on shock as a nation ; How you think ; You gotta get that stage of a cricket match ;

We all gotta remember as this is not the school cricket guys ;

Ofcourse as it's not your fault but our players ; Wonder , why they play for the national team in Bangladesh as they should join the squad of Bermuda or Nepal from now on ;

oporajeyo_bangla
April 13, 2011, 12:13 AM
Being a coach in Bangladesh can be tough for a variety of reasons.... but I guess you are aware of that by now!

All the best in your negotiations!

Rabz
April 13, 2011, 12:25 AM
Wish your ongoing negotiation goes positive and you'd stay Julien.
Not sure who made the blunder but looking at BCB officials and our media reporters, they are all the same, crap.
All the previous reports indicated that either you are staying or negotiation with you were still ongoing, so this report stating you are also leaving did surprise us. Personally, I thought things could not be worked out.

Anyways, we'd all be eagerly waiting to get a confirmation of the news, whichever it might go.

crikss
April 13, 2011, 12:31 AM
tbh i am quite happy with your work...no complain

Zunaid
April 13, 2011, 12:34 AM
BD reporters...SMBH

Well for whatever it is worth, it was the CricInfo article from a "non-subcontinental" named writer that gave that impression.

Rabz
April 13, 2011, 12:43 AM
^^ Wouldn't that come from BCB press release ???

shakibrulz
April 13, 2011, 12:44 AM
Was that an official press release by BCB? Extremely unprofessional if so.

Personally I think you have done an awesome job, especially the ground fielding has improved massively.

shakibrulz
April 13, 2011, 12:45 AM
^^ Wouldn't that come from BCB press release ???
Cricinfo verifies the news before publishing, so I'm gonna assume yes.

Murad
April 13, 2011, 12:45 AM
Dropping Watson's catch as it was an easy chance , people are so disturbed and angry already that innings of him put us on shock as a nation ; You gotta get at this stage of the match ;

We all gotta remember as this is not the school cricket guys ;

Ofcourse as it's not your fault but our players ; Wonder , why they play for the national team in Bangladesh as they should join the squad of Bermuda or Nepal from now on ;

Thread er sathe ei post er kono relation khuje pelam na.

roman
April 13, 2011, 01:17 AM
omg...is this for real??? media at its best....
wish u good luck coach. I hope to see u with us for a long time...
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Baundule
April 13, 2011, 01:29 AM
Hope, the negotiation comes to a fruitful result. Would be very happy to see you continue.

Btw, does the fielding coach also monitor the fitness of individual players? Do you think Tamim has a healthy lifestyle to become a good fielder?

kalpurush
April 13, 2011, 02:04 AM
Thank you coach for your hard work for the last few months. Hope BCB and you will reach am agreement and help the Tigers world beater. All the best JF :)

M.H.Rubel
April 13, 2011, 03:04 AM
As far as i know BCB was happy with the work of J.Fountain and Board was thinking to extend the contract of Fowling and Fielding coach.All in a sudden in the morning i red in newspaper that contract of Julian will not be renewed.Now i came to know that Julian also dont know about the matter.To me probably it was a mistake from the media.If the news is true them i ll say its just an unprofessional work from BCB.The coach must be informed first about his extension or discard decision.
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Isam
April 13, 2011, 05:25 AM
Before leaping into conclusions, here is the MEDIA RELEASE sent by BANGLADESH CRICKET BOARD on Tuesday night, minutes after the meeting ended.

Important developments at 28th Board Meeting

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in its 28th Executive Committee meeting has decided to bring changes to the National Team Management and support staff.

"It has been agreed that National Team Head Coach Jamie Siddons' contract, which expires on 30 June 2011, will not be extended. We are really appreciative of Jamie's contribution over the last four years and the successes he has had with the National Team. However, we feel the time is right to ring in changes in the Team Management and support staff. We are going to invite applications for the Head Coach's position very soon," said Chairman Media & Communications Committee Mohammed Jalal Yunus.

"The contract of bowling coach Ian Pont has expired and fielding coach Julien Fountain's tenure will end this (April) month. We will also advertise for these specialist positions as early as possible."

The Board has retained the services of strength and conditioning coach Grant Trafford Luden until March 2012 while phsio Michael Henry's contract, which is due to expire on 30 April, will be reviewed over the coming weeks.

The Media Committee Chairman also informed that the Board will discuss the future of the National Selection Committee. The tenure of the three-member committee also ends this month.



Media & Communications Department, BCB


It has no mention of contract negotiations so I think it would be wise to read this first and then make a comment.

betaar
April 13, 2011, 10:03 AM
Before leaping into conclusions, here is the MEDIA RELEASE sent by BANGLADESH CRICKET BOARD on Tuesday night, minutes after the meeting ended.

Important developments at 28th Board Meeting

"The contract of bowling coach Ian Pont has expired and fielding coach Julien Fountain's tenure will end this (April) month. We will also advertise for these specialist positions as early as possible."


Media & Communications Department, BCB


It has no mention of contract negotiations so I think it would be wise to read this first and then make a comment.

Thanks Isam for clarifying. I think the issue here is the language on that press release, something is getting lost in translation. While it's true, based on what Julien said, that Julien's current tenure is ending at the end of April, BCB just forgot to mention that Julien's contract is also in negotiation. It's definitely an error which shows their unprofessionalism but doesn't depict an intention to confuse people.

Eshen
April 13, 2011, 11:25 AM
"The contract of bowling coach Ian Pont has expired and fielding coach Julien Fountain's tenure will end this (April) month. We will also advertise for these specialist positions as early as possible."

I hope that means BCB is not renewing Fountain's contract as a specialist coach but considering him for the head coach position.

Fazal
April 13, 2011, 11:26 AM
Glad to hear that the rumor in the news is not 100% true, there is still hope we can retain Fountain.

As for me, I see clear overall improvement in our fielding under the leadership of Fountain.

You don't try to fix where its not broken.

RazabQ
April 13, 2011, 11:39 AM
But we definitely need to find a place to hide Razzak. Can be be a backstop? Deep fine-leg perhaps?

shakibrulz
April 13, 2011, 11:50 AM
But we definitely need to find a place to hide Razzak. Can be be a backstop? Deep fine-leg perhaps?

Lol, could have had him substituted if he was a batsman.

RazabQ
April 13, 2011, 12:14 PM
He was always a poor fielder but in this series he's been downright embarrassing.

Ian Pont
April 13, 2011, 12:39 PM
Can I just add to this thread by giving Julien my FULL SUPPORT. I want to make things clear that he is probably the best fielding coach in the world and as I have known him for many years, I can confirm he never gives up on any fielders.

It would be a backward step for bangladesh cricket if Julien was replaced IMHO. There is no one who understands the processes the way he does and his style of coaching is thorough, allowing for all players to improve under his guidance.

I feel there has been some 'artistic licence' by many BD newspapers over the recent coaches renegotiations. Most seem to write things and slant them in a way that is not accurate. Even though I left and turned down a contract extension at my own choice, for example, some media write my departure as if I am not being retained, which is just plain wrong. I left because i couldn't agree with the terms of my offer. Therefore I understand why Julien is equally frustrated over media reports portraying his situation.

Both Julien and me are keen to be further associated with BD going forward. The details of any agreement would clearly have to be mutually beneficial.

I haven't been involved with the current Aus series and it is clear that the bowling has quickly fallen away without that support. Both the fielding and bowling had strongly improved between September and March, and have been widely agreed as the main reason behind the 10 wins from 14 ODI's.

That progress and success can still continue. I am sure that Julien would agree we are open to making that work.

reyme
April 13, 2011, 01:26 PM
In my opinion, JF and IP are 2 of the very best coaches we have got so far. My wish is to see them in the team as long as possible.

As far as media goes, lot of the newspapers sports section are run by novice and immature journalist. For example, once I was reading daily ittefaq sports colum by Dilu Khandakar. Out of 86 lines, he made a grand total of 70 spelling mistakes, grammatical mistakes, poor choice of words, all kinds of wrong information about who scored how much etc etc etc.

I would request our coaches not to pay too much attention to these articles for now. As a cricket nation we do have some limitations in terms of resources, finances, facilities and so on. But I do believe our foreign coaches are competitively paid and I am sure if we are lacking in terms benefits, with proper justification, BCB will work with our coaches towards better compensation.

rafiq
April 13, 2011, 03:37 PM
I could be wrong but cricket seems to trend towards short term contracts for specialist coaching positions. That can't be good for the team, and not sure it's good for the coaches either. It sounds daft that all the coaches inc. Ian Pont wouldn't have been involved until the Australia series ended. No matter what's logical, the quality of people on cricket boards is never very high, and examples are seen in many countries not just Bangladesh. Don't expect too much from the BCB, they are intellectually challenged.

1212
April 13, 2011, 03:40 PM
Fountain is one of the best. If BCB wants to imrove our cricket than they need to retain him.

M.H.Rubel
April 13, 2011, 04:55 PM
Can I just add to this thread by giving Julien my FULL SUPPORT. I want to make things clear that he is probably the best fielding coach in the world and as I have known him for many years, I can confirm he never gives up on any fielders.

It would be a backward step for bangladesh cricket if Julien was replaced IMHO. There is no one who understands the processes the way he does and his style of coaching is thorough, allowing for all players to improve under his guidance.

I feel there has been some 'artistic licence' by many BD newspapers over the recent coaches renegotiations. Most seem to write things and slant them in a way that is not accurate. Even though I left and turned down a contract extension at my own choice, for example, some media write my departure as if I am not being retained, which is just plain wrong. I left because i couldn't agree with the terms of my offer. Therefore I understand why Julien is equally frustrated over media reports portraying his situation.

Both Julien and me are keen to be further associated with BD going forward. The details of any agreement would clearly have to be mutually beneficial.

I haven't been involved with the current Aus series and it is clear that the bowling has quickly fallen away without that support. Both the fielding and bowling had strongly improved between September and March, and have been widely agreed as the main reason behind the 10 wins from 14 ODI's.

That progress and success can still continue. I am sure that Julien would agree we are open to making that work.

Thank you Ian i like the way you are always with us.I have said it in my several posts that stats are with you and Julian.After joining of you and Julian our improvement curved rose high dramatically.I wanted you two to continue with the team.Though we have lost you but i wish Julian will be with us.Rather i have a feeling that He will be promoted as a head coach.
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Rifat
April 13, 2011, 06:09 PM
Can I just add to this thread by giving Julien my FULL SUPPORT. I want to make things clear that he is probably the best fielding coach in the world and as I have known him for many years, I can confirm he never gives up on any fielders.

It would be a backward step for bangladesh cricket if Julien was replaced IMHO. There is no one who understands the processes the way he does and his style of coaching is thorough, allowing for all players to improve under his guidance.

I feel there has been some 'artistic licence' by many BD newspapers over the recent coaches renegotiations. Most seem to write things and slant them in a way that is not accurate. Even though I left and turned down a contract extension at my own choice, for example, some media write my departure as if I am not being retained, which is just plain wrong. I left because i couldn't agree with the terms of my offer. Therefore I understand why Julien is equally frustrated over media reports portraying his situation.

Both Julien and me are keen to be further associated with BD going forward. The details of any agreement would clearly have to be mutually beneficial.

I haven't been involved with the current Aus series and it is clear that the bowling has quickly fallen away without that support. Both the fielding and bowling had strongly improved between September and March, and have been widely agreed as the main reason behind the 10 wins from 14 ODI's.

That progress and success can still continue. I am sure that Julien would agree we are open to making that work.


Thank you Mr. Pont for strengthening his case.

@ Shakibrulz, this is why i wanted Fountain as head coach or continue as a fielding coach. I couldn't answer/argue with you on the other thread. but IP does it better than me :)


Both Julien and me are keen to be further associated with BD going forward. The details of any agreement would clearly have to be mutually beneficial.

This is exactly correct. You can't clap with one hand. I hope BCB realizes this and is prepared to sacrifice whatever contract negotiation terms they have to for the sake of Bangladesh Cricket. I am more than sure BCB has enough money to do it!

BANFAN
April 13, 2011, 09:33 PM
I'm happy with what you have done with our fielding.

As I understand the situation; technically BCB didnt want to admit any renegociations, instead they talked about the process that they will advertise the positions. Even if they decide on keeping fountain, still they need to advertise and follow the procedural bindings.

On the other hand, the reporters (as they always do) fidle a little with their words and coming into self made conclusions to sensationalize the news. That's not deshi JF that's international trend ;) of most journalists/medias. Please don't take them so seriously.

I'm sure both IP and JF will be back with our team soon as Head/specialist coaches. If one of them takes over as the head coach, we will need a seperate batting coach.

Naimul_Hd
April 14, 2011, 12:32 AM
Quoting from today's PA Article (http://www.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2011-04-14/news/146656)

দেশে কবে ফিরবেন এখনো ঠিক হয়নি। বিসিবির সঙ্গে লেনদেন বাকি। সাংসারিক গোছগাছও করতে হবে। সব সেরে অস্ট্রেলিয়ায় ফিরতে ফিরতে এ মাসের ২০-২২ তারিখ। তবে যখনই বাংলাদেশ ছাড়বেন, জেমি সিডন্সের সঙ্গী হবে সাফল্য। সঙ্গী হবে বাংলাদেশ দলের ক্রিকেটারদের স্বাক্ষর করা একটা ব্যাট। কাল ম্যাচ শেষে ড্রেসিংরুমে তাঁর হাতে তুলে দেওয়া হয়েছে এই ভালোবাসার উপহার। একই উপহার পেয়েছেন বিদায়ী ফিল্ডিং কোচ জুলিয়েন ফাউন্টেনও।

So, what about negotiation ? BCB is not interested to renew JF's contract then ??

BASSMAN
April 14, 2011, 04:31 AM
When I heard the news about Ian I thought it was quite ridicoulous!!!!!!!!

I have seen siginificant improvement especially among previously poor fielders like Kayes do some amazing fielding.

Brainless BCB officials and Lotus strikes again.

Anyways, hope you all the best Ian.

auntu
April 14, 2011, 05:45 AM
Thanks Julien for clearing that. We are very much eager to have you as the coach for a long time. Please don't go and stay with us.

BASSMAN
April 14, 2011, 04:55 PM
With all these coaches leaving...it seems like the dark days of Bangladesh Cricket taking place.

Naimul_Hd
April 15, 2011, 09:34 AM
ফিল্ডিং কোচ জুলিয়ানের চাকরি থাকছে!


ফিল্ডিং কোচ জুলিয়ান ফাউন্টেনকে রেখে দিতে পারে বাংলাদেশ ক্রিকেট বোর্ড (বিসিবি)। বেতনের বিষয়ে জুলিয়ান সামান্য ছাড় দিলেই চুক্তিবদ্ধ হতে রাজি আছে বিসিবি।

শুক্রবার বিসিবি মিডিয়া বিভাগের চেয়ারম্যান জালাল ইউনুস বাংলানিউজকে জানান,“জুলিয়ানের সঙ্গে আমাদের ফলপ্রসু আলোচনা হয়েছে। অর্থনৈতিক বিষয়ে বনাবনি হলে বোর্ড তাকে রেখে দিতে পারে।”

১২ এপ্রিল বিসিবি কার্যনির্বাহী কমিটির সভা শেষে এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে বিসিবি জানায়, প্রধান কোচ জেমি সিডন্সের মতো ফিল্ডিং এবং বোলিং কোচকের চুক্তির মেয়াদও বাড়ানো হবে না। এই পদগুলোর জন্য শিগগিরই বিজ্ঞপন দিয়ে নতুন করে কোচ নিয়োগ দেওয়া হবে। পরের দিনই বিসিবি সভাপতি আ হ ম মোস্তফা কামাল এবং জালাল ইউনুসের সঙ্গে বৈঠকে বসেন জুলিয়ান। আলোচনায় দুই পক্ষই নিজেদের দিক থেকে ছাড় দিতে রাজি হয়। যদিও জুলিয়ানকে রেখে দেওয়ার বিষয়ে চুড়ান্ত সিদ্ধান্ত হয়নি বলে জানান জালাল ইউনুস।

আলোচনা ফলপ্রসু হলে ফিল্ডিং কোচের চুক্তি নবায়নে কোন শংসয় থাকার কথা নয়। এ বিষয়ে জানতে চাইলে বিসিবি প্রধান নির্বাহী মঞ্জুর আহমেদ বাংলানিউজকে জানান,“আলোচনা চলছে। অধিকাংশ বিষয়ে আমরা একমত হয়েছি। বেতনের বিষয়টাও দেখতে হবে। সে যে পরিমাণ বেতন চেয়েছে, সেটা আমাদের জন্য অনেক বেশি। যদি কমাতে রাজি হয় তবে চুক্তি হতে পারে।”

নির্ভারযোগ্য সূত্র থেকে জানা গেছে, জুলিয়ানানের চুক্তি নবায়নের বিষয়টি নিশ্চিত হয়ে গেছে। কার্যকর করতে হলে নতুন করে চুক্তিবদ্ধ হতে হবে। আগের চুক্তির সঙ্গে কোন সম্পর্ক থাকবে না। বিসিবির এই শর্তে ফিল্ডিং কোচও রাজি হয়েছেন বলে সূত্র জানায়।

১৩ এপ্রিল অস্ট্রেলিয়ার বিপক্ষে খেলা শেষ হওয়ার পর জেমি সিডন্সের সঙ্গে জুলিয়ানকেও বিদায়ী উপহার সামগ্রী দেন জাতীয় দলের ক্রিকেটাররা। ফিল্ডিং কোচও বিদায়ী সম্বোর্ধনা গ্রহণ করেন। দুই দিন পরে যখন খেলোয়াড়রা শুনতে পান জুলিয়ান তাদের সঙ্গে থাকছেন, তখন লজ্জায় পড়েন তারা।

নাম প্রকাশে অনিচ্ছুক একজন কর্মকর্তা তখন খেলোয়াড়দের এই বলে বিব্রতকর পরিস্থিতি থেকে মুক্তি দেন,“সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে ভুল ছিলো। জুলিয়ানকে বাদ দেওয়া হয়নি।”

Source (http://banglanews24.com/detailsnews.php?nssl=f52e706be0c17df6673391a7f5c78 14b&nttl=2011041536463&toppos=2)

roman
April 15, 2011, 09:37 AM
১৩ এপ্রিল অস্ট্রেলিয়ার বিপক্ষে খেলা শেষ হওয়ার পর জেমি সিডন্সের সঙ্গে জুলিয়ানকেও বিদায়ী উপহার সামগ্রী দেন জাতীয় দলের ক্রিকেটাররা। ফিল্ডিং কোচও বিদায়ী সম্বোর্ধনা গ্রহণ করেন। দুই দিন পরে যখন খেলোয়াড়রা শুনতে পান জুলিয়ান তাদের সঙ্গে থাকছেন, তখন লজ্জায় পড়েন তারা।

Shame shame....

amar11432
April 15, 2011, 09:59 AM
^^ Any translation? Thx

lamisa
April 15, 2011, 10:10 AM
cant really blame the reporter here or JF. it's all bcb's fault. it seems that a bunch of amateurs are running that place. disgusting! i really hope fountain stays. we have seen the results of his coaching before our very own eyes

Beamer
April 15, 2011, 10:24 AM
Keep the bat anyway, Julien! We should re-sign him.

Julien should 'white out' Razzak's signature from the bat. His signature alone pollutes the very idea of a gift to his fielding coach. What a disgraceful fielder he is. If Julien is re-signed, I would urge him to run a simple test for Razzak. He will stand ten feet from Raj with a bat. He will hit the ball slowly on the ground towards Raj- 100 times . Nothing fancy. The ball will roll gently towards Raj, and all he has to is bend his back and gather the ball without fumbling it. I assure you, he will not be able to do it 100 times cleanly. Forget about catching practice, running, throwing, saving runs- all that hard stuff.

bujhee kom
April 15, 2011, 01:54 PM
Coach Fountain, we are so relieved to know that those were bogus news by some stupid/irresponsible media and I am so very glad to know that you are staying with team Bangladesh as their specialist coach!!!

Allah be praised!

Best wishes to coach Fountain and team Bangladesh! :flag:

abz..+
April 15, 2011, 02:58 PM
good to know his staying, keep up the good work JF :)

Direct-Hit
April 15, 2011, 08:56 PM
Keep the bat anyway, Julien! We should re-sign him.

Julien should 'white out' Razzak's signature from the bat. His signature alone pollutes the very idea of a gift to his fielding coach. What a disgraceful fielder he is. If Julien is re-signed, I would urge him to run a simple test for Razzak. He will stand ten feet from Raj with a bat. He will hit the ball slowly on the ground towards Raj- 100 times . Nothing fancy. The ball will roll gently towards Raj, and all he has to is bend his back and gather the ball without fumbling it. I assure you, he will not be able to do it 100 times cleanly. Forget about catching practice, running, throwing, saving runs- all that hard stuff.


;);;)

Neel Here
April 15, 2011, 09:07 PM
congrats julien, I am sure you will take these boys to new heights !
although as an Indian supporter I would have hoped BCB would release you so that you could be hired by BCCI. ;)

Night_wolf
April 15, 2011, 09:33 PM
congrats julien, I am sure you will take these boys to new heights !
although as an Indian supporter I would have hoped BCB would release you so that you could be hired by BCCI. ;)

he he..tough luck!

reyme
April 16, 2011, 05:10 AM
Thanks a million for staying with us!

Raynman
April 16, 2011, 10:00 AM
Coach,

Good to hear. Just for clarification, are you staying on as fielding coach or are the negotiation related to something else (head coach)?

lamisa
April 16, 2011, 10:08 AM
Coach Fountain, we are so relieved to know that those were bogus news by some stupid/irresponsible media and I am so very glad to know that you are staying with team Bangladesh as their specialist coach!!!

Allah be praised!

Best wishes to coach Fountain and team Bangladesh! :flag:

what's the media's fault if bcb is seding such misleading information to them?

zainab
April 17, 2011, 06:40 AM
Thanks Julien for staying. I have watched the fielding and it has improved somewhat, but I felt that a coach needed to stay with a team for a minimum of 1 year to see real improvement. Hope that these boys become the best fielding side in Asia under your brilliant coaching.

lamisa
April 17, 2011, 11:06 AM
according to ds, the final decision will be made on 19th april

Banglaguy
May 13, 2011, 03:20 PM
Are you staying sir?

Dilscoop
May 20, 2011, 01:38 PM
Firstly, thank you all for your kind words, my family and I are very heartened by your comments.

Secondly,
Interesting point. I guess the fact that the President and I shook hands and agreed on figures, package etc after the last ODI has no bearing on the subject.

I would like to know exactly what "Too Much is" as the figure agreed upon with the President, was still well under international market value and only slightly more than my original salary. If Bangladesh fielding has not improved under my guidance, then I agree, however if you have seen an improvement in skill execution, aggression, among other areas, then surely it is not unfair to request a slight improvement in package.


I believe that professional players get salary increases annually, and certainly other professions outside of cricket, get annual increases to fall in line with economic change; should cricket coaches not have the same rights as other professionals ?

Finally, I really enjoyed my time with the team, I am sorry we did not make the quarter finals, however, it does not take a rocket scientist to identify the reasons we did not achieve this. If you are at all unsure, please read Ian's (and my) posts, as I think they clearly outline the issues.

Once again, thank you all at BC, you guys have been very kind and thoughtful to me in a time of great stress.

Thanks

Julien Fountain

If there is any coach out there who gets so called "over-payed", and deserves to get "over-payed," then it'd be JF without a doubt. And JSYK (Ya! Screw FYI) no Cricket coaches and Cricketers aren't over payed. They are the most underrated, under payed International Pros.

Banglaguy, next time post links so you don't get in a trouble like that.. (I bet you didn't even know JF could come here and bust your nuts like that lol :D)

Banglaguy
May 20, 2011, 04:34 PM
If there is any coach out there who gets so called "over-payed", and deserves to get "over-payed," then it'd be JF without a doubt. And JSYK (Ya! Screw FYI) no Cricket coaches and Cricketers aren't over payed. They are the most underrated, under payed International Pros.

Banglaguy, next time post links so you don't get in a trouble like that.. (I bet you didn't even know JF could come here and bust your nuts like that lol :D)

I didn't post any links bro, I think I just quoted from the ittefaq thing.

Dilscoop
May 20, 2011, 04:41 PM
I didn't post any links bro,

Yah, and I said, next time do so. Don't just say random things without posting source, and get into trouble.

Banglaguy
May 20, 2011, 04:54 PM
Yah, and I said, next time do so. Don't just say random things without posting source, and get into trouble.

O right, sorry, I just answered someone's question.