Black was sacked on Monday, five rounds into his third season at the helm of the Wagga club.

The Brethren didn’t make the finals in his first two seasons and so far a big signing spree over the off-season has failed to deliver the desired results.

Brothers have only won one once this season, against winless Cootamundra, and have suffered big losses in their other three games to sit eighth on the ladder.

The worst results have been at home with a 50-6 thumping by Tumut in round three before a 42-12 loss to Young on Sunday.

Black said he was blindsided by a call on Monday night, which signalled the end of his time with the club.

President Craig Stewart said it was “very amicable”, however Black has disputed that.

“I’m pretty disappointed with the way I’ve been dealt with,” Black said.

“I never had a meeting as people have said.

“I got a phone call at 6.30pm on Monday to say I’ve been stood down by Brothers.”

The halfback doesn’t believe the club gave him a “proper reason” for his dismissal.

The way Brothers went about the decision has left a bitter taste.

“A phone call is pretty disgusting,” he said.

“There was no agreement and we didn’t part ways, I was stood down basically.

“I’m disappointed that they couldn’t have a coffee or a beer, shake hands and do it the man way.”

After a poor showing against the Cherrypickers on Sunday, Black and his team had a 15-minute discussion in the sheds where he implored them to be better in every facet of the game.

However, what difference that may have made will never really be known.

In searching for a new direction Tim Vatabuli has been installed as a caretaker coach while Brothers search for a more long term option.

Black wished whoever takes over the best of luck.

Despite his disappointment over how things have ended, the 36-year-old remains hopeful the club can turn things around.

That starts with a Wagga derby clash with Kangaroos on Saturday.

“Hopefully they can turn it around this week, but is going to be tough,” Black said.

“I’ve got nothing against the club or players themselves.

“It’s just unfortunate the way that I was told.”

The axing has seen Black retire from playing.

Now he’s looking to focus on his young family and would like to continue to be involved in coaching juniors.

“I’ve had a decent career, travelled the world, played NRL and now it’s time to go back to the family and help look after the kids,” he said.