Wests hopeful of naming new coach in weeks

The Wests Tigers are hoping to name their new full-time head coach by the end of the month, says chairman Lee Hagipantelis. After winning only three of their first 12 games this year, the Tigers sacked head coach Michael Maguire and appointed Brett Kimmorley to the role for the remainder of the season.Hagipantelis revealed there were "a number" of applicants for the role, adding the club was close to selecting a successful candidate.   "The efforts for identifying and appointing a new coach continue," he told SEN. "Hopefully within a week or two, a decision can be made and announced. "But there's no urgency and there's no timetable. What's important is that we find the right person." Hagipantelis confirmed the Tigers had been in talks with off-contract Penrith assistant Cameron Ciraldo, who is likely to be the next man to transition from NRL assistant to head coach. "We presented to a particular candidate a vision, what I thought was a compelling argument," he said. "We're respectful of the decision that needs to be made and it is a very significant decision."