ASADA doping scandal threatens Todd Carney contract at Cronulla Sharks Cronulla Sharks coach Peter Sharp says no one can question the character of the club after a tough loss to the Rabbitohs. Todd Carney. THE drugs scandal engulfing Cronulla may have claimed an innocent victim - with star five-eighth Todd Carney revealing new contract talks have been called off as a result of the crisis. One a few high profile players still unsigned for 2014, Carney could now be lost to the Sharks as an unfortunate casualty of the saga. Carney claimed he had all but put pen to paper on a new deal - before coach Shane Flanagan was stood down and football manager Darren Mooney sacked over their alleged involvement in a cover-up of doping practices at the club in 2011. "It's hard at the moment with not knowing who the coach is going to be," Carney said. Moons and Flanno were doing my deal - it was close to being done and now it's gone. It's been put on hold, but for me I just want to concentrate on playing football. I'm in no rush to do anything, I know the club supports me and I support the club. Sharks may face Senate inquiry There's little doubt however that Flanagan's future at the club could well determine whether Carney re-signs. The NSW Origin pivot did little to hide the closeness of his relationship with his deposed mentor - Flanagan showing the faith to offer Carney a lifeline following his sacking from the Sydney Roosters in 2011. "I'm in contact with Flanno every day, because for me as a player, I hope he's back sooner rather than later," Carney said. To me he's still my coach and I get feedback from him every day. Asked what he would ask of the board, Carney said: "I'd ask for him back as soon as possible. We need Flanno as a group because it's clear that he's brought this team together, players have come here because of him. We want him back.