Embattled NRL club Manly have confirmed Michael Maguire has knocked back an offer to take over from Trent Barrett as Sea Eagles coach next year. Manly still hope to name a new mentor soon, insisting they are still in talks with a "number of outstanding candidates". It is believed Maguire was offered a lucrative three-year deal to take over from Barrett, who handed in his resignation mid-season and must remain at the club until July 2019 under his contract.
However, South Sydney premiership-winning coach Maguire knocked back the deal after weeks of negotiations reportedly due to concerns over Manly's facilities. "The club is in ongoing discussions with a number of outstanding candidates to ensure the highest level of professional coaching for its playing group in response to Trent Barrett's resignation," a Manly statement to members said. "These discussions remain ongoing and as advised on Wednesday, the club expects to confirm the outcomes of them (at members night) in the near future.
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