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McVeigh to Canvass Hird Return as Icon Urges Bombers Fans to Unite
Mark McVeigh signed a three-year contract after a unanimous board vote, with Essendon leaders calling for unity after a rigorous coaching search.
- On Monday, Essendon Football Club officially appointed Mark McVeigh as head coach, signing him to a three-year contract following a unanimous board vote.
- The club's rigorous selection process prioritized McVeigh's extensive apprenticeship at Greater Western Sydney and Sydney Swans, where he served as interim coach and long-time assistant.
- James Hird was overlooked for the position despite impressing the panel; late in his interview, he asked, "What concerns have you got about me being the coach?" and expressed disappointment afterward on Nine's Footy Furnace.
- Emphasizing unity, McVeigh urged supporters to "put down their weapons" and realign behind the club while expressing desire to include both Hird and Dean Solomon in his coaching group.
- McVeigh now takes the helm of one of the league's youngest lists, tasked with rebuilding after the club secured its second wooden spoon in 93 years.
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‘What people don’t realise’: Candid Hird opens up after missing out on the Essendon coaching role
James Hird opened up on his relationship with Mark McVeigh, who, in his introductory press conference as coach, said he loves the Bombers legend.
·North Sydney, Australia
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‘I love James’: New Dons coach addresses awkward Hird issue as door left ajar for stunning return
New Essendon coach Mark McVeigh says he understands why Bombers fans wanted James Hird to get the senior coaching job — and revealed he plans to explore bringing his close friend into the club.
·Australia
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