Michael Voss, a man famous for not accepting the limitations imposed on him by others has instead elected to impose his limitations on the Brisbane Lions football club by accepting the position of head coach.
Monday’s shock resignation of Leigh Matthews left the door open and the triple premiership former captain was quick to abandon his two week old job at West Coast to jamb his foot in the door. A shell shocked Brisbane board, still in a tail spin after a 4th consecutive year of failing to make the finals, duly made the appointment 24hrs later.
It was in 2007 that Voss made his infamous statement about limitations amidst speculations he would apply for a senior coaching role despite not have any experience whatsoever. Ultimately he suffered a crisis of confidence and declined to put his name forward, choosing instead to hone his coaching skills by sitting alongside such luminary football intellects as Anthony Hudson and Robert Walls on the Channel 10 commentary team.
Looking forwards, Voss’ trademark shit eating grin will be tested to its utmost during the 2009 season as he tries to turn around the fortunes of a club that is still overly reliant on the aging stars of its premiership era. Rumour has it that Voss spent the summer coaching his twin daughters Casey and Kayley in their under 12s netball comp. If true, this experience with pre-teen girls could be invaluable in coaxing the best out of players like Travis Johnstone and Ashley McGrath.
For the general football public the appointment of Voss as coach is excellent news. It ensures the Lions will experience a sustained period of mediocrity, and more importantly, viewers won’t have to watch Voss (a man whose neck is even thicker than his head) being stuffed uncomfortably into a tailored suit. Voss will join his fellow ex players in their natural state of dress, the club tracksuit as he faces the press conference explaining another 100 point loss.
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