 However, on 29 July 2013, Neil Henry was informed by North Queensland Cowboys chairman, Laurence Lacini, that his services would no longer be needed in 2014 after a disappointing effort by the club.On 28 September 2013, it was announced that the former North Queensland mentor signed with Gold Coast Titans as an assistant coach.He was elevated to the role of interim coach after John Cartwright tendered his resignation following a disappointing 2014 season for the club.