Titans make no apologies for Bellamy pursuit

The Gold Coast Titans have reconfirmed their support for coach Josh Hannay, with Craig Bellamy no longer being considered for the head coaching role at the club.

This comes after it was revealed that Hannay's three-year contract had a clause that could see him move into an assistant coach position in 2027 should the club be successful in securing Bellamy as its coach.

But on his first official day in charge, the club have concluded that the 45-year-old is the best man for the job.

Speaking to club media, Hannay said that he was looking forward to trying to help create something special on the Gold Coast.

“It’s great to officially get started with the Titans,” he said.  

“We’ve assembled a talented and driven team, and I’m confident we’re ready to build something truly special here on the Gold Coast.  

“There’s a lot of hard work ahead, but we’re energised and completely united in our vision.”

Titans chairman Dennis Watt would also speak in the statement, acknowledging that the club had approached Bellamy, but elements of the commentary surrounding the situation had been inaccurate.

“Craig Bellamy’s legacy in the game speaks for itself,” he said to the Queensland-based masthead.

“His interest in returning to Queensland is well known, and as a club committed to success and excellence, we had a responsibility to explore every possibility that could strengthen our future and secure the expertise of the most successful coach in the modern era.

“We make no apologies for pursuing the best. That’s what ambitious and successful organisations do.

“While we don’t comment on confidential contractual matters, we can say that much of the recent commentary has been inaccurate.”

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