News Eddie McGuire steps down as Collingwood President

[gouki88]

Good try, you’re nothing more than a disgrace. Sit behind your keyboard, listen to your social media and just repeat what they say. Well done.

Bittersweet you say, he had to go? Why? Because the the fake news media says he has to? You are a pathetic sheep, eating your own. He is not racist, He did nothing wrong is the fact. Try dealing in facts, try thinking for yourself.

Did it ever dawn on you that maybe just maybe, no matter who sits in the chair they will find something to write about. It’s Collingwood the biggest brand and team in Australian sport....people pay to read our news, and particularly when we are in the sht. It’s actually better for the focus to be on the president and not on the coaches or players...

he needs to be replaced they say...with who ?...an intelligent person might ask before clambering to remove an incredibly successful president. He has set us up beautifully, people like that don’t grow on trees!!!

Grow a brain.

Hahahah. Pathetic. GOAGF

 

[rand corp]

Don't get sucked into the pathetic, shallow media circus, there is blood in the water and they are thrashing about in a deranged feeding frenzy.

Support the club, support Eddie, support the players and look forward not back.

Take what has occurred and go and be leaders, set a course and dare others to follow. I am proud of the club for undertaking this report and for wanting to be better, it was brave -some would even say foolhardy- it was bound to open wounds and draw out poison.

What we must do now is use it to become better, to be the best and be the envy and the example to the league and to sporting organizations across the nation. Now is the time and we are just the club to lead and to do it, so that then everyone else can do it as well.

 

[TKiL]

Haha but you can still rig the outcome. We had a cultural review at work, they only interviewed the executives, no rank and file. We just laughed.

Nice culture

 

[TKiL]

McGuire on McGuire stepping down - seems flags no longer count



Tony Shaw on McGuire stepping down - emotional drivel

 

[76woodenspooners]

I do look forward to him (hopefully) coming after the likes of Caroline Wilson, Slobbo, and the swathes of scum that occupy footy media roles.

IMO one of Ed’s failings was the very personal adversarial relationship he had with some elements in the media and beyond.

Having knockers is a good thing, it’s accountability and helps us be better, it points the spotlight at us.

Imagine if Caro or Robbo had instead been Eddie acolytes ... what would have been the point of that?

And, Oh, Did Caro deliver an absolute zinger yesterday when she said something along the lines of “No question that Ed improved Collingwood significantly, certainly geographically”. Not the time Caro, not the time.

 

[barrackers]

McGuire on McGuire stepping down - seems flags no longer count

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Tony Shaw on McGuire stepping down - emotional drivel

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Good to see Tony Shaw coming out and supporting McGuire when a lot of extreme left media and political types are piling on the hate speech. Given the current climate a lot are afraid to do so due to a fear of being attacked or branded as a racist themselves. As for McGuire's farewell speech a lot was aimed at that extreme left rather than the average punter who actually knows something about the club and our large charitable contributions.

It's a fine line between calling out racism and being racist yourself; for mine some of the extreme left crossed that line yesterday. I expected it from some of those like Lidia Thorpe who got voted out of a very left leaning seat in the lower house by the public only to be later handed a place in the upper house without any public vote, but not from others.

 

[AndrewShawble]

Former Victorian premier and Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett claiming the push for McGuire to stand down was “an appalling reflection on our society today that a person gets judged on one press conference and that person’s whole contribution to the society in which we all live is totally ignored”.

“His contribution to charities large and small — publicly and privately — his contribution to those who are disadvantaged, his contribution to the Collingwood Football Club. It’s all enormous,” he said.

“Those who sit in judgment of him, if you collectively put their community efforts together, they would still be trailing in his wake by kilometres”

I completely agree with Kennett’s comments, his contributions and reputation shouldn’t hinge on one press conference.

I think it was more so ‘the straw that broke the camels back’ rather than the press conference in isolation.

 

[AndrewShawble]

AndrewShawble you must be wrapped with how this all ended for Ed and our Club?

No need to answer as your posting history on Ed is there for all to see.

Am I glad he’s gone? Yes
Did I want it to end like this? No

Reputations being damaged, sponsors on shaky ground.

And just on those posts, I think there’s a couple where I said he won’t go on his terms, it will end in a blaze of glory. Sorry you and others couldn’t see the writing on the wall no matter how big or bold.

 

[loki04]

Thanks for everything Eddie you put your heart and soul into the club and turned it into a powerhouse.

You will always be a legend of Collingwood.

 

[AndrewShawble]

Enjoy dancing on his grave champ........you win.

Next target...............

Its supporters like you that are the reason we are in this mess.

You can’t move on or move with the times, you can’t comprehend any of the information that’s coming to light.

Powerful supporters more influential than you or I were making moves for this to happen, the players themselves making it clear.

And you think it’s without reason and driven by bigfooty.

 

[TKiL]

Good to see Tony Shaw coming out and supporting McGuire when a lot of extreme left media and political types are piling on the hate speech. Given the current climate a lot are afraid to do so due to a fear of being attacked or branded as a racist themselves. As for McGuire's farewell speech a lot was aimed at that extreme left rather than the average punter who actually knows something about the club and our large charitable contributions.

It's a fine line between calling out racism and being racist yourself; for mine some of the extreme left crossed that line yesterday. I expected it from some of those like Lidia Thorpe who got voted out of a very left leaning seat in the lower house by the public only to be later handed a place in the upper house without any public vote, but not from others.

Fine for Tony Shaw to make a statement supporting Ed - completely ludicrous for him to say that those critical of Ed or think it's a good thing that he stepped down are not human.

 

[barrackers]

Fine for Tony Shaw to make a statement supporting Ed - completely ludicrous for him to say that those critical of Ed or think it's a good thing that he stepped down are not human.

Shaw used the word joy, which I take as meaning different to thinking it's a good thing. I perceived the word joy to imply dancing on his grave and celebrating in his misery. It was most likely and rightfully directed at those laughing through public comment at his tears and hurt.

 

[TKiL]

Shaw used the word joy, which I take as meaning different to thinking it's a good thing. I perceived the word joy to imply dancing on his grave and celebrating in his misery. It was most likely and rightfully directed at those laughing through public comment at his tears and hurt.

I agree that certain elements went way over the top in the last week

 

[hellfire]

After reading through Twitter, I can’t believe how much hate there is in our community. It’s seriously depressing. Whether it be the people defending or perpetuating racism, or on the other side, the people who like to tear people down who have done far more for the disadvantaged than all of them combined, just to posture for their followers... it’s just staggering that this is a world we’re willing to accept.

The vocal people with radical opinions (on either side) that will never get off their arse and add value to their cause or society in general, seem to outnumber the ‘do-ers’ 100-1. It just makes me want to disconnect from the digital world and focus on what matters.

 

[sr36]

Its supporters like you that are the reason we are in this mess.

You can’t move on or move with the times, you can’t comprehend any of the information that’s coming to light.

If you watch the civil unrest and division that is brewing and growing all over the western world, moving with the times might not be such a good thing.

 

[TKiL]

After reading through Twitter, I can’t believe how much hate there is in our community. It’s seriously depressing. Whether it be the people defending or perpetuating racism, or on the other side, the people who like to tear people down who have done far more for the disadvantaged than all of them combined, just to posture for their followers... it’s just staggering that this is a world we’re willing to accept.

The vocal people with radical opinions (on either side) that will never get of their arse and add value to their cause or society in general, seem to outnumber the ‘do-ers’ 100-1. It just makes me want to disconnect from the digital world and focus on what matters.

Donald Trump is off Twitter
....Glad to say I"m not on it

 

[AndrewShawble]

If you watch the civil unrest and division that is brewing and growing all over the western world, moving with the times might not be such a good thing.

I’m simply talking about a football club president after 2 internal reports in 4 years suggesting we make a change.

 

[LordLucifer]

Eddie McGuire took over the running of Collingwood at a time when it was completely on its knees and facing decades of cellar-dwelling. He turned the club around and created what most always thought it should be, a complete & utter juggernaut.

Huge membership numbers, onfield success and sponsors queuing up to get a piece of the action were all the result of the positive and professional edge McGuire gave the club.

Unfortunately, his main fault is that he just stayed on in the job way too long. As happens in many organisations, things start to slip as the message gets tired and repeated ad-nauseum, there is nothing innovative or vibrant, just more of the same.

Getting the right person to fill his shoes is critical for the Pies now especially after this racism report has been aired, it is going to take someone special to mend the fences and set some new standards internally. It is not an impossible thing to achieve but it won't be an easy one.

McGuire should be congratulated & thanked for the huge contribution he has made to the Collingwood FC but his resignation was more than well overdue, he had nothing more to prove in the role, he'd already done it all. The onfield results were starting to slip and the administration didn't appear as professional/water-tight as they used to be, most people were speculating a lengthy period of non-performance coming up.

As a Blues fan, I was secretly hoping he would stay in the role forever.

 

[JB1975]

Of course there are many people dancing on Ed's grave, especially through the media. Like many people who get things done in this world, Ed probably accepts the notion that you can't have achieved much unless you've picked up a chorus of enemies along the way.

He's been the loud and proud President of the Collingwood Football Club for over two decades, so there's no shortage of vampires trying to squeeze just a little bit more blood from the man.

But for most of the supporters who've wanted Ed gone, his end is as lamentable as it is necessary. We're not dancing. We want to move on, but not without recognising Ed's many victories in service of the club.

I understand that other CFC fans will keep a sooky face and get a bit petulant towards those who've wanted to move on from Ed, but try not to be sooky, try not to judge other Collingwood fans through the prism of barking media dogs.

While domus doesn't quite understand how it's possible, the majority of the 'move on Ed' brigade hate that his years of service have ended in this way, but remain confident that he will --in future, when the fury dies down-- be remembered as he deserves.

I'm linking an article by Greg Baum, in which he talks about the kinder judgment of history beyond the mad moment. Baum's always worth a read.

McGuire’s two words that couldn’t be unsaid

Eddie McGuire’s 23 years as Collingwood president finishes ignominiously, but history will judge him in a better light.

www.theage.com.au

 

[PieNSauce]

The main worry I have now for the club is how they will find someone who can even come close to filling Eddie's shoes. History has told us that poor club presidents are a dime a dozen. Those with big egos seeking prestige at the cost of the clubs they preside over have existed since long before I was born. Presidents who are prepared to roll up their sleeves to drive the success of their clubs have been pretty rare. I had nightmares last night about "The New Magpies" and if you don't know what I mean by that, you're probably too young. Darkest days of the club in my memory.

 

[JB1975]

This coming from a bloke who said anyone backing Eddie has Stockholm syndrome.

Do we need to pay for your psychological analysis from behind a keyboard JB?

I think I recall what I said. It was a suggestion that some of the support from those backing Ed in reminded me of Stockholm Syndrome, yes.

No reason why that comment and the one you've bolded can't sit together.

I don't offer psychological analysis, JB. Are you my alter ego? Am I typing to myself right now?

I offer opinions on a footy forum. I do indeed type with the aid of a keyboard, pumping out those opinions like every other wipe on this board.

You can make a financial contribution if you like. If you feel enlightened from what I type, then yes, I'd appreciate that donation.

 

[jackcass]

Its supporters like you that are the reason we are in this mess.

You can’t move on or move with the times, you can’t comprehend any of the information that’s coming to light.

Powerful supporters more influential than you or I were making moves for this to happen, the players themselves making it clear.

And you think it’s without reason and driven by bigfooty.

Where is the evidence of this?

 

[jackcass]

The main worry I have now for the club is how they will find someone who can even come close to filling Eddie's shoes. History has told us that poor club presidents are a dime a dozen. Those with big egos seeking prestige at the cost of the clubs they preside over have existed since long before I was born. Presidents who are prepared to roll up their sleeves to drive the success of their clubs have been pretty rare. I had nightmares last night about "The New Magpies" and if you don't know what I mean by that, you're probably too young. Darkest days of the club in my memory.

It's a very sad day for the Collingwood Football Club when the club president is forced to resign by a media frenzy, a few overly self righteous supporters, and a faceless social media horde. I haven't felt like this about someone losing their job since 11/11/75.

Thanks Ed for your magnificent contribution to the Collingwood Football Club and football more broadly. You were always a galvanising figure but your heart and intent can never be questioned. Always generous with your time, I look forward to catching up at Vic Park VFL games and having a chat.

Floreat Pica.

 

[JB1975]

I know you don't think it but some of us wipes can walk and chew gum at the same time.

What the "masses" did to Eddie the past week was deplorable.......sorry you don't see it that way.

I will respectfully pass on the donation JB.

I included myself among the 'wipes' of this board. You do understand that, don't you?

As for walking and chewing gum at the same time, I don't know what you're referring to but it sounds risky.

I'm not gonna shake you from your view of how Ed met his end. It's not my intention to try.

The post you responded to tried to suggest that most of us agree that Ed's time was valuable and should be fondly remembered. It's a point of agreement worth focusing on, once some of the fallout from yesterday has cleared.

The media has undoubtedly distorted things, but the media is a creature of the moment and does not have the power to write history or to decide what we think of the past.

 

[sideswipe]

I know you don't think it but some of us wipes can walk and chew gum at the same time.

What the "masses" did to Eddie the past week was deplorable.......sorry you don't see it that way.

I will respectfully pass on the donation JB.

I think it has certainly been an unfortunate end for Ed and one he didn't deserve. However, once the noise about him got to a certain level, his position was sadly untenable. Maybe his treatment was deplorable, but also likely foreseeable and avoidable.

If that press conference went a different way, I think he would still be at the helm. That it didn't go that way is on him. The masses aren't entirely to blame.