The Wests Tigers have informed coach Mick Potter his contract won't be renewed for next season.
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The decision to dump the head coach was made on Tuesday night, with chief executive Grant Mayer on Wednesday morning meeting with Potter to tell him he was no longer required.
Potter had three opportunities to convince the board he was the right man for the job but they have decided to go in a new direction.
The Tigers released a statement on Wednesday morning which confirmed Potter won't be at the club next season.
"Wests Tigers Board and management would like to thank Mick Potter for the professional manner in which he has conducted himself as Head Coach for the past two years. The Club acknowledges that this was often under difficult circumstances," the statement said.
"This has been a difficult decision for everyone involved but one that the club believes is in the best interests of a successful future for Wests Tigers. Clearly there will be many disappointed fans as, to his credit, Mick has developed a strong following here. However, we ask that you trust that we have made this decision in the interests of a stronger, unified club, following a rigorous and fair process.
"Mick Potter had been given three opportunities over the past six weeks to address the Board and present his vision and plan for Wests Tigers going forward. Taking this into account, the Wests Tigers Board and management agree that a fresh approach is needed and the Club will immediately begin a process to identify leading candidates for the role."
Potter left Tigers headquarters this morning after he was informed of the decision.
Interviews for the head coaching job will begin later in the week.