SM
Ipswich vs. Man United: 8 hrs 14 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Leo Cullen praises Josef Schmidt, Michael Cheika for Leinster success

:Headline: Leo Cullen praises Josef Schmidt, Michael Cheika for Leinster success: ID:28152: from db_amp
Leinster captain Leo Cullen praises coach Josef Schmidt and his predecessor Michael Cheika for their roles in the club's recent success.

Leinster captain Leo Cullen has praised coach Josef Schmidt and his predecessor Michael Cheika for their roles in the club's record-breaking success.

The Irish club, who recorded the biggest win in Heineken Cup final history with the 42-14 victory over Ulster, will become the first side since 2004 to win a domestic and European double if they overcome Ospreys in Sunday's RaboDirect PRO12 final.

"Joe brings a relentless pursuit of excellence," Cullen explained. "He demands high standards, and it is great for the players. All the coaching staff work so hard with this squad.

"In 2007 I couldn't really see how the team was going to be successful. But Michael Cheika then came in as coach and changed the mentality. He brought in some quality players and some good young players came through as well.

"It wasn't pretty when we won the Heineken Cup in 2009, we sort of fell over the line in the final against Leicester at Murrayfield, but the belief was there and we knew we had to kick on after that."

Schmidt took charge of the Dubliners in 2010, after Cheika had led the team for five years.

amp_article__28152 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2012-05-21 14:59:34:
html db last update - 2012-05-21 14:59:34 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Leo Cullen

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Crystal Palace121561017-78
19Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
20Southampton11119721-144
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .