St George Illawarra release statement reiterating support for coach Paul McGregor

St George Illawarra have released a statement confirming the club’s support of Paul McGregor as head coach.

The Dragons have made a poor start to the 2020 campaign, losing four on the spin, with them winning just two of their past 14 matches.

The club’s board of directors convened on Tuesday morning to discuss the future of McGregor and in a statement released by the Dragons, they confirmed they will continue to stand by their head coach.

Dragons chairman Andrew Gordon said: “Although the board acknowledges the club’s performances so far throughout 2020 have been unacceptable; we will continue to support Paul, his staff and the team through these tough times.

“We are committed to Paul as coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons and look forward to seeing him right the wrongs of the opening month of the current campaign.

“We are a club that stands by our people when under pressure. This is a time for loyalty, strength and commitment to improve from the players, coach, board and staff.”

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