Ivan Cleary has cleared up all speculation and ruled out a come back to Penrith, confirming he can still coach the Wests Tigers in 2019.
After days of speculation, Cleary addressed an outsized media depending on Sat morning, insistent he had not received a proposal from the Panthers and would honour his contract with the Tigers.
Never one to hunt the limelight, Cleary appeared something however comfy as he browse from a ready statement and spoke of the "misinformation" close his employment future.
Cleary conjointly created it clear he wouldn't take any queries concerning the difficulty.
"When i used to be approached by the Panthers I had no plan it absolutely was regarding employment their club," Cleary aforesaid.
"I was told at that meeting the club was observing the pinnacle employment position. I suggested the Panthers of my in progress contract standing with the Wests Tigers.
"I suggested the Chair and chief executive officer of the Tigers of the discussions I had with the Panthers."
Cleary aforesaid he had no plan the Panthers were planning to sack coach Anthony gryphon last weekday.
"I was as stunned as anyone on the announcement of the dismissal of Anthony gryphon," he said.
"I haven't received any supply from the Panthers nor have I asked the Wests Tigers for a unleash. i'm enjoying my contribution at this club and also the club is growing nicely.
"I respect the contract I actually have with the Wests Tigers and that i shall honour this contract."
A move to Penrith would've allowed Cleary to educate his son Nathan. that will not happen next year however the combine brazenly admit they eventually wish to be at identical club.