ray Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Dare I suggest the Voyageurs send a thank you card to Holger for his efforts on behalf of Canadian soccer (and to wish him and his family well in the future)? This is the first time a coach has left since 1997 when the Voyageurs were much less organized. We may not always have agreed with his decisions but he was very committed to Canada while in charge of the MNT. What are people's feelings? Is this a good idea or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Good idea, he certainly was a good answer for the late 90's, even if he lost touch over the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbin Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 On one hand, I agree that the card would be a good idea, and it would make sense since he delivered what was probably one of the biggest membership boosts ever, the 2000 GC. On the other hand, he was never communicative with us at all, and openly disparaged us in the media. I'm all for being the nice guy and sending him a card, but I would also understand if the general sentiment was against him... in balance I think I'd be with the "no" votes. Allez les Rouges, M@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I think that a Thank You card would be a very classy gesture - great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC supporter Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Yes, I fully support a card and best wishes. Even though in the end I'd lost confidence in our ability to qualify for 2006 World Cup, I never doubted Holger's dedication to the program or commitment to winning. A lot of his player management difficulties are common to national team coaches everywhere, exacerbated by the fact almost all our best players ply their trade on the other side of the world. Good luck and best wishes to Holger Osieck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWay Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I'm fully behind this idea. We could include a pic of him celebrating the Gold Cup win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I'm in. Yeah I disagreed with a lot of what he did and yes I openly criticized him here, but in real life, when I met him in person he was a quality man. I would love to send a card. Anyone know where it should be sent? cheers, matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I'd be up for it as well. And yes he was very friendly to us in person (keep in mind his "disparaging" comments were usually in response to Neil Davidson letting him know that we were criticizing him for not selecting players we hadn't seen play - which is what he pointed out in his public comments - a justified response IMO). He was always grateful for our support & in person always spoke very highly of the Voyageurs movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Oranje Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I am in favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I'm in. Holger was the first manager to win us a major trophy. He's earned a spot in Canadian sporting history, and as the national supporters club, I think it's our responsibility to thank him. Just remember what you felt like when the final whistle blew against Colombia -- are you telling me that doesn't deserve a bit of praise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Sign me up, lads. Probably the only Holger supporter in the world. Ah well, maybe he was the right man to start something but wasn't the right man to take it anywhere further. Kinda reminds one about the lines which were being babbled about in the Reform party. You know, Preston Manning, Stockwell Day, and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrek Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 I'm in!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercanuck Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 I also agree, it would be a very classy move. Holger has added so much to the Canadian program. I think we can all agree that it is going in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Yes, I think a card is appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Count me in. I hope Holger lands on his feet, maybe with a European pro team somewhere. He always said he liked Canada as a place to live and I hope his recent experience hasn't soured him on the country or the players or us, the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJT Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Count me in, definitely! I never had much of a problem with the guy. Actually, I liked him. Sure there were questionable decisions, but where in the world doesn't this happen? In fact, in some countries it is much worse, and these are countries that have a lot going for them in soccer terms (eg. Italy, Brazil, Argentina - all in the past couple of years). Let's face it, Osieck had little to work with, as will the new coach. Frankly, I would be surprised to see anything much better than what we saw with Osieck. Good luck Holger! ray, are you willing to organize this? Usually the person who suggests something ends up organizing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Count me in !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimglow Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Absolutely. I'm with Cheeta. Always supported the man. Good luck Holger, you gave us absolute joy in 2000 and again in 2003 when we beat Costa Rica (maybe that feeling escaped those who weren't there or were soured by the subsequent loss to Cuba, but I will always be grateful). Unfortunate he couldn't stay on as technical director. My feelings were that his real strengths lay in that area. Onward Holger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoyleG Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Yes, good luck Holger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray Posted September 3, 2003 Author Share Posted September 3, 2003 quote:Originally posted by DJT ray, are you willing to organize this? Usually the person who suggests something ends up organizing it. Well, I guess I could organize the card. I am in Ottawa and could just drop it off at the CSA headquarters. But I could use some help with the text of the card. Also, I could use some input from the people that handle the Christmas cards. Do you just buy cards off the shelf? And do you print the names/knicknames of all the well-wishers or just send the card on behalf of the Voyageurs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Count me in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 quote:Originally posted by ray Dare I suggest the Voyageurs send a thank you card to Holger for his efforts on behalf of Canadian soccer (and to wish him and his family well in the future)? This is the first time a coach has left since 1997 when the Voyageurs were much less organized. We may not always have agreed with his decisions but he was very committed to Canada while in charge of the MNT. What are people's feelings? Is this a good idea or not? Yes please count me in as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhat Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Free kick [ Is this a good idea or not? I'm in. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massimo Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Count me in as well. Massimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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