News Eddie standing down at the end of next season

[OffTheBit]

Just announced at the Pies members forum.

Who is favourite to take his place?

 

[The Warlord]

Reckon this is as much late 2020 media management as actual late 2021 leadership transition plan.

 

[windyhill]

Of course he has to do his lap of honour.

 

[Big Papa Ted]

Please let this be true.

 

[GreekLunatic]

He doesn’t wanna sack bucks they finish same time

 

[HBF]

Probably a few years too late.
But no-one can question how he turned the club around when he took over.

 

[Darren Moore]

Feels like he was told it would be for the best if he stands down otherwise there wouldn't be the sooky tears.

Buckley will be the next to go. I think a lot of this is to do with the chimp allegations fall out. Not possible to endorse any of these guys going forward.

 

[RUNVS]

Has the witch finally had a house fall on him?

 

[windyhill]

Probably a few years too late.
But no-one can question how he turned the club around when he took over.

Mate, collingwood is a juggernaut, the only way was up. Like shooting fish in a barrel

 

[Elmer_Judd]

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'Well no one is going to sack me. I've just resigned'

 

[The Warlord]

Why do I feel a Kennett style about face is almost certain here

 

[DERRINALPHIL]

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But no-one can question how he turned the club around when he took over.

Hear Hear! Fitzroy may still exist if Eddie barracked for the Roys.

IMO he got lots of crap as he didn't go to Carey or similar. A boy from Broadie doing good with his life.

Best of luck to you Eddie and if you are bored on a Saturday come down to the BSO and stand behind the goals with the Tram Conductors

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Just announced at the Pies members forum.

Who is favourite to take his place?

 

[FrustratedTiger]

It was passed time but jeez he's been an incredible president. Completely transformed the way that club and the way all footy clubs are run.

 

[The Gong]

Hopefully they do a super smooth transition like Malthouse to Buckley. Smiles all round.

 

[hairy biker]

October 2021;
"As you are aware I intended to resign at the end of 2021, however given the changing circumstances and the current situation the Board has asked me to serve a further 3 year term as President"
"What are the the changing circumstances?"
"I don't want to go".

 

[RUNVS]

It was passed time but jeez he's been an incredible president. Completely transformed the way that club and the way all footy clubs are run.

He managed to turn a potential premiership era into just one premiership though, and gave Collingwood a coach who just isn't good enough, both intellectually and as a person just because he happened to be a great player in his day.

 

[Tiger_man322]

He did this at the members forum, correct? The same forum they were meant to discuss the recent trade period which saw the club cop some massive heat.

Did they end up discussing this? Or was it all about Eddie and his announcement?

 

[The Warlord]

Eddie did well turning the Pies around but really all that involved was remembering the PIN at the ATM.

 

[Papa G]

Yeah, 1 premiership in 22 years for the most pampered and looked after club bar none really isn't anything to write home about.

 

[Ron The Bear]

Not sure they'll be in better shape in 12 months. Might've been better to go now, with the mini-watershed taking place.

 

[The 747]

The right move for Collingwood. Can't say I like the club but for some reason I don't mind their supporters and they deserve to not have their club held hostage to Eddie.

 

[brendan84]

He doesn’t wanna sack bucks they finish same time

Wouldn’t be the first time

 

[brutus76]

Will probably run for Mayor next.

1 premiership in 22 years. Good job Ed!

 

[The Warlord]

Yeah, 1 premiership in 22 years for the most pampered and looked after club bar none really isn't anything to write home about.
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Ye, Tiggers turned it around far better when they finally got their arses in gear.