With Eala out of the picture, will Chua return to Ginebra? Read on

by **Ginebra Tambayan** Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:21 pm

With Eala out of the picture, will Chua return to Ginebra? Read on

Noli Eala's exit may yet hasten Al Chua's return to Ginebra. Sources say SMC now expects Chua to end his leave of absence and return to Ginebra in time for the start of next season in November. Jerome Ascano

NEWS that Noli Eala has been eased out of his role as San Miguel Corp.'s consultant for basketball operations and assigned to a new role in the company has raised hope among Barangay Ginebra fans that Alfrancis Chua will reconsider his resignation and return to the team.

Not so fast.

A source close to the pony-tailed coach said Chua will not be rejoining the team - or at least not immediately. The coach intends to sit out the season-ending PBA Governors Cup before deciding on a return.

“Magpapahinga na lang muna siguro si coach," said the source. "Pero who knows, kung alukin siya ng consultancy (role) muna baka kunin niya.”

There are actually no hurdles for Chua to return to the fold.

When the coach met with SMC big boss Ramon Ang and other top officials on Tuesday, he was prevailed upon to temper his resignation and file a leave of absence instead, leaving the door open for his return (For full story, see Source: Chua stands firm on resignation in meeting with SMC big boss Ang)

However, Eala's exit may yet hasten Chua's return. Sources said the company now expects Chua to end his leave of absence and return to Ginebra in time for the start of next season in November.

That should explain why Ginebra is in no rush to appoint a replacement, who, as things stand now, will most likely take over the team in an interim capacity before Chua's return.

Under such a set-up, Ginebra will most likely settle for a coach from San Miguel Corp.'s current pool of coaches. (For Ginebra's options, see Tanquingcen, Agustin high on Ginebra list of possible replacements for Chua)

Ginebra officials have also assured that despite the absence of a head coach, Ginebra's buildup for the Governors Cup is proceeding smoothly.

“Naka-program naman na yan. First two weeks namin conditioning. Kaya na ng mga assistant coaches na patakbuhin yun,” said the team insider.

“Yung third week naman focus lang yun sa defense at offense plays, kaya hindi pa rin kakailanganin ang head coach nun,” he said.

“Pero siyempre, as much as possible naghahanap na kami."

Source: Spin.ph

by **MR. FAST** Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:23 pm

Tingin ko next season na yan babalik sa ginebra..

by shaquee Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:24 pm

ok lang yan antay natin ang final d

by neljimz Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:19 pm

malamang babalik yan...

by nolzky83 Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:22 pm

sana bumalik na sayang kasi ang nasimulan ni coach al

by caloy Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:02 pm

babalik yan after ng Governors Cup pa.Siguro sa All Pinoy cup na kasi naka leave of absence lang naman sya.Hindi naman resignation eh.
Eto ngayon ang tanong.Paano kung magchampion ang Ginebra sa Governor's Cup kung sino mang coach ang hahawak dito.Makabalik pa kaya sya kung gustuhin nya?He he he.

by raqui2101 Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:07 pm

sana nga bumalik si coach al...

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