News Eddie McGuire steps down as Collingwood President

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Story here:

‘Not fair or tenable’: McGuire steps down as Pies president, effective immediately

Magpies president Eddie McGuire quit after 23 years in the role, accepting it was untenable for him to continue in the current environment and admitting he had become a “lightning rod for vitriol”.

www.theage.com.au

 

[GoldenMagpie16]

Best Wishes to Eddie, He's simply saved the club from disaster during the late 90s.

 

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Stream to media conference:

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

The mob wins. The media and all those screaming for him to resign can go * themselves.

Thanks for everything, Eddie.

 

[MagpieJoel]

Thanks Eddie. You may have made mistakes, but I will forever be grateful for your tenure.

 

[GutsyBug]

The mob win. The media and all those screaming for him to resign can go fu** themselves.

Thanks for everything, Eddie.

God forbid people disagree with you! Must be the mob

 

[peter9789]

Well done Ed - the right thing to do and full respect to you for stepping down immediately.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

God forbid people disagree with you! Must be the mob

I have no respect for anyone who kicked our President when he was down.

He was entitled to see out the year as originally planned. I've said he should have moved on several years ago, but not in these circumstances.

I have nothing but contempt for the football media.

 

[morax]

There is a lot that Ed can be proud of.

I'm old enough to remember the mid to late 90's and a culturally stale club.

Thanks Ed

 

[JB1975]

I've stated a view that the club would be better off with Ed's immediate departure.

It doesn't change the fact that Eddie is one of ours, that he's done magnificent things for us, and that he'll always be regarded as a legend of the Collingwood Football Club.

I wish him well.

 

[GutsyBug]

I have no respect for anyone who kicked our President when he was down.

He was entitled to see out the year as originally planned. I've said he should have moved on several years ago, but not in these circumstances.

I have nothing but contempt for the football media.

I have no respect for people who refuse to see opinions that are different from theirs as legitimate and instead present a one sided view, so I guess we have something in common there.

 

[GoDaics]

At least he will be able to go after Caro and Robbo with the shackles off now.

 

[shizzle]

FRO Eddie, racists punching the air rn...

 

[Woody15]

 

[Scodog10]

The mob win. The media and all those screaming for him to resign can go fu** themselves.

Thanks for everything, Eddie.

As a member of the mob thank you for the acknowledgment

 

[Pistol Night]

I hope all the oppo supporters never have any issues come to light going on some of the comments. Absolute dickheads everywhere

 

[TradeDraft]

He is not the President but he still be Pulling the Strings behind the Scenes

 

[Stax on the mill]

God forbid people disagree with you! Must be the mob

Just maybe he’s right though, and they are “the mob”. No point pretending to respect people or their opinions that you inherently despise. I’m talking about sports journos.

 

[Markfs]

One minute would have done, Ed.

 

[ThePuma #9]

I'm not a fan of Eddie McGuire but i can't dispute his passion for his club and football in general. I think it's a shame that the media horde and social media beast have run him out of town after 23 years. Say what you like about the man but his contribution should be applauded.

How many other clubs would take on an independent inquiry that no one was calling for? There's a lot of anger about the injustices in the world at the moment and it seems like everyone is looking for someone to blame. Racism has no place in this industry or any industry but to squarely place all blame at his feet is unjust.

Farewell Eddie and thank you for loving the game of footy as much as you have.

 

[domus]

I've stated a view that the club would be better off with Ed's immediate departure.

It doesn't change the fact that Eddie is one of ours, that he's done magnificent things for us, and that he'll always be regarded as a legend of the Collingwood Football Club.

I wish him well.

How can someone who has been branded the leader of a systematically racist institution be remembered as a legend of the club? You can't have your cake and eat it. If you believe everything the mob has spewed about him you should be delighted by his sacking. I think it is an absolute disgrace that this man has been forced out.

 

[Pistol Night]

I'm not a fan of Eddie McGuire but i can't dispute his passion for his club and football in general. I think it's a shame that the media horde and social media beast have run him out of town after 23 years. Say what you like about the man but his contribution should be applauded.

How many other clubs would take on an independent inquiry that no one was calling for? There's a lot of anger about the injustices in the world at the moment and it seems like everyone is looking for someone to blame. Racism has no place in this industry or any industry but to squarely place all blame at his feet is unjust.

Farewell Eddie and thank you for loving the game of footy as much as you have.

Classy comment. Well done

 

[DuckToaster]

Thanks Eddie.

I wish the circumstances were different, but you have done the right thing. Our club was in a shambles when you arrived, I'm not sure that even you realised how dire the situation was. Under your tenure we have transformed both good and for worse. You'll always be a legend of the club, and by making this decision today you have garnered my respect one final time as president. It's the right thing to do. Nobody is bigger than the club, and today you have reinforced that.

 

[peter9789]

Ed was magnificent in the presser. Floreat Pica

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

At least he will be able to go after Caro and Robbo with the shackles off now.

I can't wait. These pricks deserve it.