The daughter of league Immortal Bob Fulton has savaged Trent Barrett for taking credit for Manly’s revival, declaring “his arrogance and ego nearly tore the place apart.”

The Sea Eagles parted company with Barrett a fortnight ago, finally getting him off the books after more than six months of gardening leave. Barrett hasn’t coached the side since Manly powerbrokers appointed Des Hasler last summer, but he has continued to be paid after giving his notice last June.

Trent Barrett has copped it for suggesting he deserves credit for Manly's turnaround. Credit:AAP

The Silvertails narrowly avoided the wooden spoon last season, finishing above only arch-rivals Parramatta in Barrett’s final season at the helm. The team’s fortunes have improved dramatically since Hasler’s return, to the point where bookmakers have installed him as the favourite to take out the Dally M Coach of the Year award.

In an interview with News Corp, Barrett claimed he contributed to the team’s current success, pointing to his recruitment of players including Curtis Sironen, Moses Suli and the development of Tom Trbojevic.