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Quicky said:
Eddie has such strong support and has had such a monopoly on the power at Collingwood that no one has been willing to stand against him. And I can understand why. They'd have had Buckley's chance (no pun intended). This is the first time in his presidency he has looked to be even remotely shaky. That may encourage some that were previously disinterested. It'll be interesting if that pans out. I would really like Eddie to use a previous idea of his and look at a succession plan for himself so that any change is smooth, less bloody and not destabilising. The only way I can see that being the case is if Eddie makes it known he won't stand for presidency. Whether that is this year, next or some other time in the future.
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I really like this post. It appeals to my more reasonable instincts.

I don't hate Ed, but I find him a bit unlikeable. I sometimes wonder whether these feelings cloud my own judgment of his position, but in any case the comments on radio this morning reinforce my disdain: everybody loves picking on us, what about Essendon, the Allan situation 'came from left-field...who knows what happens in life in those situations' etc. He's passionate but petulant, and there's more than a hint of delusion. I've had doubts about the club's ability to objectively assess Buckley's tenure, and the shoehorning of Allan only underscores my doubts about decision-making.

But his position at Collingwood isn't as weak as his enemies would like it to be. In fact, the man enjoys digging his heels in when the heat is applied, and so a longer-term succession plan would allow Ed to go out on his own terms while also allowing the Club to transition to a post-Ed world.
 
Linda_Lovelace said:
Fish rots from the head down and Eddie has made a lot of mistakes over the last 7 years and has also made a number of gaffs that have cast the club in a poor light. That said I think the major problem is Pert, he is not suited to a footy club, he wants saints when all teams have sinners and have to manage them as they are often very good players. But, he is Eddie's man and Eddie is responsible (another poor choice IMO).

There is a rumor of a challenge, the person behind it is credible and well resourced and some are saying that 3 or 4 board members are ready to join his ticket. It could be crap, hence why no names at this point as its not fair if its not true. If it is true I suspect Eddie will try and do a 'deal' but I do not want another succession plan.

Eddie has had his time, he was awesome for the first 10 years but ever since the succession plan he has been on a down hill slide and the club has slid with him. We need to get back to being a footy club and reconnect with our members. We now only have one coterie group, there is no function for legends/captains members and every communication we get from the club always has an attempt to get more money out of us.
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Names already out there on another board.
 

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Is he related to Charlie Murphy?

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Yet Another Major Stuff Up by Eddie on Gubby.

Now he trying to make Excuses by saying its unfair Attack on the Club.

Sorry Eddie you Hired your Best Mate when you should of Known of what he did.

Not Good Enough
 
Quicky said:
Eddie has such strong support and has had such a monopoly on the power at Collingwood that no one has been willing to stand against him. And I can understand why. They'd have had Buckley's chance (no pun intended). This is the first time in his presidency he has looked to be even remotely shaky. That may encourage some that were previously disinterested. It'll be interesting if that pans out. I would really like Eddie to use a previous idea of his and look at a succession plan for himself so that any change is smooth, less bloody and not destabilising. The only way I can see that being the case is if Eddie makes it known he won't stand for presidency. Whether that is this year, next or some other time in the future.
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Eds last Succesion Plan worked Well:rolleyes::straining:
 
Quicky said:
Eddie has such strong support and has had such a monopoly on the power at Collingwood that no one has been willing to stand against him. And I can understand why. They'd have had Buckley's chance (no pun intended). This is the first time in his presidency he has looked to be even remotely shaky. That may encourage some that were previously disinterested. It'll be interesting if that pans out. I would really like Eddie to use a previous idea of his and look at a succession plan for himself so that any change is smooth, less bloody and not destabilising. The only way I can see that being the case is if Eddie makes it known he won't stand for presidency. Whether that is this year, next or some other time in the future.
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My take, won't happen.
Ed will reach the Harold curtis record spell at the top and then try to double it.
He won't go anywhere.
Just my take.
And we as a Club wont anything about it.

To think Collingwood Football Club can't somehow survive, nay prosper without Edward McGuire.....
How did it ever get to this?

I ponder these thoughts....
 
Saintly Viewed said:
My take, won't happen.
Ed will reach the Harold curtis record spell at the top and then try to double it.
He won't go anywhere.
Just my take.
And we as a Club wont anything about it.

To think Collingwood Football Club can't somehow survive, nay prosper without Edward McGuire.....
How did it ever get to this?

I ponder these thoughts....
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Maybe not. Eddie is pigheaded and bloody minded. If it doesn't happen we could be really hurt as a club.
 

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Quicky said:
Maybe not. Eddie is pigheaded and bloody minded. If it doesn't happen we could be really hurt as a club.
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We live in interesting times
 
Standbyedz said:
Here's the reality for any sheeple that aren't just willing to jump on the clickbait bandwagon with Caro and co
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The 'clickbait' which produced the suspension of two club officials and a player? You mean that 'clickbait'?

And of course, 'reality' is what Ed says it is, to judge from the link you've posted. Sheeple indeed.
 
JB1975 said:
The 'clickbait' which produced the suspension of two club officials and a player? You mean that 'clickbait'?

And of course, 'reality' is what Ed says it is, to judge from the link you've posted. Sheeple indeed.
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Read the story, they are gunning for Ed, Gubby is incidental to their agenda now. But by all means pop a vein over our 'crisis' and 'disarray'.. I think the sky may be falling too :)
 
Standbyedz said:
Read the story, they are gunning for Ed, Gubby is incidental to their agenda now. But by all means pop a vein over our 'crisis' :)
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You're the one running with a notion that everyone's out for Ed, and you think I'm the one popping a vein?

Baaaaa. Baaaaa.
 

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Standbyedz said:
Journos must be right then.. hey be proud in slagging your own mate, that's what's trending this week.

Baa Baa
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I await more of the words of our Dear Leader.
 
Standbyedz said:
Do you mean the succession plan that produced a Premiership within 12 months?

Do you mean that succession plan?
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This does get forgotten all too quickly in the succession plan debate.
 

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