""Neale’s undoubted experience speaks for itself and his presentations were first class,"" Mr Jackson said.
""The sub-group of the Board overseeing this process has been delighted with the overall quality of the candidates, including Neale, but eventually needed to make a choice to narrow down the list, however difficult that decision proved to be.
""Accordingly, Neale has been informed that his application was unsuccessful. The Club holds Neale in the highest esteem and wishes him every success in his future endeavours.""
Mr Jackson said the Club is continuing its process to secure a new coach and that he would not be making any further comment to media.
