James Hird responds to Essendon coaching ‘disappointment’ with revelation ‘other clubs have been contacting me’
3 sources·Updated August 24, 2026
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- ABC Just In AU·7h ago'Disappointed' Hird congratulates McVeigh ahead of Bombers coach call
A 'very disappointed' James Hird sends his congratulations to former teammate Mark McVeigh, as the Bombers prepare to unveil their new coach.
Read at ABC Just In AU → - The West Australian·8h ago'Heart and soul' Hird congratulates next Bombers coach
Essendon appear on the verge of announcing Mark McVeigh as their next senior coach after club legend and fellow applicant James Hird conceded he would miss out.
Read at The West Australian → - 7NEWS Australia·10h agoJames Hird responds to Essendon coaching ‘disappointment’ with revelation ‘other clubs have been contacting me’
The 53-year-old has made a new claim after learning through the media that he had missed out on the Bombers gig.
Read at 7NEWS Australia →
