News Eddie McGuire to step down end of 2021

[Horaceg]

Wouldn’t put it past the Toorak Toff

I though he was from Broadie

 

[TradeDraft]

Fantastic news.

Thank you for everything Eddie, genuinely.

But you've grown old and stale. Time for fresh faces, new ideas.... And take Buckley out the door with you.

The mess of 2020 will take a long time to forgive, at least for me anyway.

Unless we get a New Board just be the Same with 1 of Eddie's Mates as President

 

[TradeDraft]

I support Ed stepping down, just don’t support him staying for the 2021 season, particularly as a decision needs to be made on Buckley’s future.

Thanks for your service. Transformed the club during his time in charge but 22 years is plenty.

Hopefully we get some renewal across the entire board


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Ed make sure Bucks keeps his Job and get a 10 Year Deal at least

 

[nahnah]

Gee! I thought Bucks got us to the finals in the last three years including a grand and prelim. We won finals in all three seasons, with a list that everyone reckons was crap, riddled with injuries and a sh*t game plan. Wow! Yeah, definitely need a new coach. I look forward to the replacement and hope he doesn't read this forum too much.

I look forward to the flag next season!

 

[Chrispiesssss]

Club will be stuffed in 10 years time and you will all beg for Eddie to come back

I can already see Eddie in 2082 resurrecting like Jesus Christ to become the president of Collingwood again

 

[GreekLunatic]

Ed’s next job preZ of man utd

 

[TradeDraft]

Love him or hate, nobody can deny that Eddie hasn't worked his arse off for the club.

Interesting times ahead. It was time for a change though.

No One Is but he did not know when to go. Easily could of Left 10 Years Ago

 

[TradeDraft]

And his final act as president is to extend Buckley’s contract for another 3 years. ☹

Make it 10 at least

 

[Pacman Carney]

I cant believe it hes actually going willingly anyway 99 percent of us think the time is right to go in a new direction

Thanks for the memories Ed you have done the CFC proud

Willingly?....... mmmm, been a LOT going on behind the scenes. David Galbally fired bullets on behalf of Jack Kennedy. And others.

Eddie isn't happy.

 

[Horaceg]

Thanks Eddie, can’t question your dedication and love of the Club, let’s never forget you don’t take a cent for your time. Appreciated and will wait to see who takes the reins before I judge if it was the best call for Club. On face value it looks right.

 

[AndrewShawble]

Willingly?....... mmmm, been a LOT going on behind the scenes. David Galbally fired bullets on behalf of Jack Kennedy. And others.

Eddie isn't happy.

Yep, the stories will come out

Someone must have been making noises about a challenge and he got in first.

 

[Gabbo64]

I look forward to the flag next season!

Well, that may be a long shot, but if it did happen, in all honesty, would you still be calling for Bucks' head?

 

[Gabbo64]

Thanks Eddie, can’t question your dedication and love of the Club, let’s never forget you don’t take a cent for your time. Appreciated and will wait to see who takes the reins before I judge if it was the best call for Club. On face value it looks right.

Finally, a respectful, intelligent post.

 

[anshell]

Well,this is a surprise,I remember Ed saying not so long ago that he would leave when he was no longer wanted at Collingwood,so does this mean that he’s lost the support of the board?Overall I think he’s been a positive influence for the club.He turned it from a rabble into a financial powerhouse within a few short years,and he did oversee one premiership at least in 2010,which is nothing to be sneezed at.But I think it is time for him to step aside.22 years is way too long to be in the same job.That sort of tenure only leads to complacency and stagnation.Time for some fresh blood now.

 

[nahnah]

Well, that may be a long shot, but if it did happen, in all honesty, would you still be calling for Bucks' head?

No, obviously.

 

[GreekLunatic]

Any favourites for the job

 

[Boris the Contradiction]

Who we putting up?

 

[Markfs]

The interesting thing is whether someone will step forward to take over. You have to really love the club to put up with the membership...

 

[TradeDraft]

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[ThePhantom777]

This just increased your chances for a flag in 2022 and beyond .....

Thanks Mick

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Long overdue and necessary. The club needed some fresh air and renewal at the top.

It will be exciting to see who will succeed him and what ideas they bring to the club. Wonder if anyone challenges the current board with an opposition ticket or whether McGuire will just hand the presidency over to someone of his choice.

McGuire was great for the first decade or so. Turned us around both on and off the field so for that he'll always be fondly remembered and appreciated by the supporter base.

My prediction is by 2022, we'll have a new president and new senior coach.

 

[Lockyer24]

Thanks for everything Eddie.

It’s been a great ride.

I’m excited for the future and what new blood will bring, in a more collaborative leadership style.

 

[Matt_352]

Sally Capp or Craig Kelly?

 

[TradeDraft]

Long overdue and necessary. The club needed some fresh air and renewal at the top.

It will be exciting to see who will succeed him and what ideas they bring to the club. Wonder if anyone challenges the current board with an opposition ticket or whether McGuire will just hand the presidency over to someone of his choice.

McGuire was great for the first decade or so. Turned us around both on and off the field so for that he'll always be fondly remembered and appreciated by the supporter base.

My prediction is by 2022, we'll have a new president and new senior coach.

We do need a New Board as not much would Change then at all

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Sally Capp or Craig Kelly?

Peter Murphy
Alex Waislitz
Craig Kelly
Luke Stow
Sally Capp
David Galbally

Safe option would be Murphy or Waislitz. Heard Murphy was going to challenge in 2017 before he was asked to do the review.