Elias Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 quote:Originally posted by masster The weird thing is he is let go know when it finally looks as though he was getting some things done. That's the irony of it all. Finally got the new stadium, WYC, MLS. And he gets fired now. Is that smoke I smell? And yeah, I also thought this was a late April fools joke when I saw the title. Who knew, it's an early Christmas present. The CSA should go after CFL commissioner Tom Wright who is stepping down at the end of the year. He seems to be liked by most media people, he has done an amazing job with CFL corporate sponsorships, I think he used to be the CEO of Adidas Canada. He's exactly what the CSA needs on the business side of things. Now, lets start the speculation and conspiracy theories. Lets take a break from all the intelligent talk that is the usual course around here. Kerfoot's name gets sort of dragged through the mud for really no reason with the women's team fiasco. He's spent a ton of money on soccer, that's not only a benefit to Vancouver and BC, but to all of Canadian soccer. Yet he comes out looking he had ulterior motives for his own personal gains. Maybe Pipe finally pissed off the wrong person. Kerfoot could have easily told the CSA he would pull all funding if they don't do something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Loud Mouth Soup Why would it be weird if it took 20 years to finally get something done? Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Elias Kerfoot's name gets sort of dragged through the mud for really no reason with the women's team fiasco. He's spent a ton of money on soccer, that's not only a benefit to Vancouver and BC, but to all of Canadian soccer. Yet he comes out looking he had ulterior motives for his own personal gains. Maybe Pipe finally pissed off the wrong person. Kerfoot could have easily told the CSA he would pull all funding if they don't do something. This possibility crossed my mind as well. Let's hope that whoever the power base in the CSA currently is that they are finally knowledgeable soccer fans instead of bureaucrats more interested in politics than soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrek Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 About time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Thank Facking God! Yahoo! Mercy! Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah, Hey Hey Hey, Good Facking Bye! The "Black Bile" is finally gone. This is the happiest and bestest day for Canadian soccer in the last 21 years. Rot In Hell, you Facking piece of Zhit! Yeah, bring it on Rudi & Dick. No more trolling!:D:D Oh wow yeah. This is too good. I feel so good right now, I'm willing to celebrate by betting anyone $1,000 right now that Canada will qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettermirror Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Robert: that was completely uncalled for. This is certainly a decision I'm glad the CSA has made. Now the true test of success - can a new CEO/COO turn our program into a positive, forward thinking, winning one. IF they cannot, then we must look at the board and lack of corporate sponsors/funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 It took 20 years, but finally one can look at the future with hope. There is no doubt in my mind that key people in the CSA read this forum. Good ridance man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffymac1971 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I bet all the Pipe bashers will be doing back flips tonight! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Wow, Robert, you suck. This isn't Hitler we're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Daniel Wow, Robert, you suck. This isn't Hitler we're talking about. No it's worst. Were talking about the well-being of Canadian soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desigol Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Who's in line to take over? Anyone with credentials and experience of operating Soccer in Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I hear Robert is best suited since he seems to always have the answer to what ails the CSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 quote:Originally posted by loyola I'm wondering if this has anything to do with what happenned with the women's team? I didn't think of that. My first reaction was that maybe (new president) Colin Linford simply wants to bring his own people in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosehead Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Champagne tonight, yahoooooo!!! Is he entitled to his entitlements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Saputo and Kerfoot tag-team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadasBest Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Elias The CSA should go after CFL commissioner Tom Wright who is stepping down at the end of the year. He seems to be liked by most media people, he has done an amazing job with CFL corporate sponsorships, I think he used to be the CEO of Adidas Canada. He's exactly what the CSA needs on the business side of things. Tom Wright would be a good choice. Former CFL commisioner Michael Lysko would also be a good choice. I doubt Soccer Canada could afford either though. And today happens to be my birthday. Thank you CSA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 quote:Originally posted by analyst verrrrrrry interesting. If Linford has cause to fire him now, then why didn't Andy Sharpe and Jim Fleming do it earlier? I'd guess something had changed fairly recently which allowed Linford to lobby board support for the move. The WNT rubbish may be part of it. But MLS Toronto may be another part as well. Who knows? A little vengence maybe? It was time for a new direction a decade ago and maybe the light of the odvious, having a leader who can't or won't lead, was just too brilliant to ignore any longer. On the subject of revenge good Gawd, I can just imagine the severance package... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Robert Thank Facking God! Yahoo! Mercy! Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah, Hey Hey Hey, Good Facking Bye! The "Black Bile" is finally gone. This is the happiest and bestest day for Canadian soccer in the last 21 years. Rot In Hell, you Facking piece of Zhit! Yeah, bring it on Rudi & Dick. No more trolling!:D:D Oh wow yeah. This is too good. I feel so good right now, I'm willing to celebrate by betting anyone $1,000 right now that Canada will qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. funniest post ever. the coyote has finally gotten the better of the roadrunner. historic. does anyone know anything about pipe? who was this guy before his time with the CSA and what were/are his credentials to run canadian soccer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 There may be yet more to come after Meszaros and Pellerud get back from Korea. I hope the CSA don't promote the Deputy COO. That will not be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Keeper Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I saw the news on the ticker on The Score this morning out of the corner of my eye and almost dropped my plate of waffles, I was so surprised. ...just amazing. Irregardless of what he has done right or wrong, this change was needed big time. I think Linford hit the nail on the head when he said "somsone who could get the CSA in with Corporate Canada." Thats exactly what we need to get the game, already widley in the publics lifes, up into the proper level withing the games mainstream, like it is around the world. Brining the game into the main stream is what the Americans did to mark their turn around in the worlds eyes (even if the process is still going). Canada and the USA have huge soccer potential, we just need the right people at the helm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjj1 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 When the real story comes out on why Kevan Pipe was fired you will all be surprised. hint! it started in 1997............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjj1 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 When the real story comes out on why Kevan Pipe was fired you will all be surprised. hint! it started in 1997............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 But were your waffles okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 quote:Originally posted by peterjj1 When the real story comes out on why Kevan Pipe was fired you will all be surprised. hint! it started in 1997............. When will it come out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Well, here's hoping that the CSA can make the most of this opportunity. Judging by the empty positions that need to be filled, it looks like there is a complete overhaul of the CSA happening, and I think that that is a good thing. Things were getting stale. So what is the time frame? One would think that by January we can have these positions filled (including the National Team Coach) which will give the new team lots of time to get settled, and we can get this country to South Africa. In my opinion, this is timed well. And with a new logo coming out soon (is that still happening?)it looks like we are witnessing a totally fresh and new CSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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