D'arcy And Goran

Sharks coach banned: Turmoil for Shaun Johnson at new club

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LISTEN ABOVE AS RUGBY LEAGUE CORRESPONDENT PETER LUSTED SPEAKS WITH D'ARCY AND GORANCronulla's prospects for the 2019 NRL season have taken a massive hit, with the confirmation on Wednesday that coach Shane Flanagan has been deregistered by the governing body.It means that the Sharks are without a head coach just a few months out from the start of the season, and will throw their plans into disarray.Though the decision is provisional — and Flanagan has until the end of January to respond to the notice — it seems unlikely that the NRL will backtrack.It's also a significant blow for Shaun Johnson.The Kiwis halfback was recruited by Flanagan, but now will have to work under a new mentor.Shaun Johnson. Photo / GettyThe instability at the southern Sydney club comes at the worst time for Johnson, who has a considerable adjustment to make after almost a decade at the Warriors.The NRL confirmed Flanagan's sanction on Wednesday, after an investigation into his dealings with the club during the 2014 season, when he was