Scott Fulton has confirmed reports he’s been sacked by the Wests Tigers, just days after the club announced the signing of Jarome Luai from the Panthers.
According to the Daily Telegraph, interim Tigers CEO Shane Richardson informed Fulton of the decision over the phone, telling the controversial figure his services were no longer required at the club.
“It’s disappointing because I had such high hopes for the Wests Tigers and the direction we were heading in with recruitment,” Fulton told the publication.
“But I really enjoyed my time under the previous management and what we were able to achieve in a short period. These things happen in rugby league and we’ll move on and look for the next opportunity. I wish the club all the best.”
Fulton was controversially appointed in the role by former CEO Justin Pascoe last year. But the appointment was made without consultation with then-coach Tim Sheens. Not long after Fulton got the job, Sheens’ long-time recruitment boss Warren McDonnell left the club.
Sheens has also since departed, with Benji Marshall taking over the head-coaching role. Marshall was an assistant under Sheens when Fulton was appointed, and also wasn’t privy to the decision to hire him even though he was being groomed to take over from Sheens at the time.
