VPjr Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 http://my.thescore.com/footyblog/archive/2009/02/02/7853.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 what a frustrating read. Montopoli is a serious spin doctor. According to that interview, there's no problem with the board of directors, finances, or csa sponsorships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Wow, I couldn't read that. What's with the highlighter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 That is the problem with conducting an interview by email. The interviewee has too much time to think about answers, can craft the most careful spin, cover all his bases, and not have to worry about a probing follow-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Montopoli reminds me of Cantinflas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squizz1402635577 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 quote:Originally posted by jonovision That is the problem with conducting an interview by email. The interviewee has too much time to think about answers, can craft the most careful spin, cover all his bases, and not have to worry about a probing follow-up. So true. You can definitely tell the difference between this interview and the one he did with Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I would love to see the same interview done with the demand that, the answers have to be a simple YES or NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 quote:Originally posted by The Ref Montopoli reminds me of Cantinflas. LOL talk talk and nothing is being said .....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 My regard for Montopoli has dropped several notches after that appalling performance. Talk about being a politician, Steven Harper has nothing on this guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhat Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 This is not surprising from a formal PR perspective. All the answers were meant to be non-offensive (or neutral), as a result would be offensive for the hard-core Canadian soccer fan. That's why it sounds like it's from a politician. But the answers, however crytic, reveal several points: (1) the CSA needs more revenue and more marketing has to be developed (2) Montopoli recognizes the importance of supporters to further the "branding" of the sport in Canada and develop this CSA "property" (eg. quote: "To be successful, we plan to concentrate on the business development of the sport. We are confident that through successful business development, we can help position soccer as the premiere sport in our country..." and "Our brand, be it our national-team games or the Nutrilite Canadian Championship ...") As a result I don't expect anything radical in his responses, because I don't think he perceives his mandate to offend and shake up the people who hired him to market the game. So, it's also: (3) his priority is to make soccer marketable rather than challenge the status quo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 ^ Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 These interviews will be useless until they are verbal. When they get him on camera hopefully the responses will be of value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Christ, I was disappointed from the get go, when he did not answer the first question in any way. Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 This interview just highlights the need for a major shakeup at the CSA. Montopoli clearly is not the man to effect any meaningful change while he has to serve his masters in such a pithy, toothless manner. I blame his job description and the obvious muzzle it puts on him, not the man himself though I have to wonder why he even took the job under such circumstances. This interview was a waste of time and space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Who wrote those questions? Why can't someone ask simply, "please explain why Dale Mitchell still has a job?" It's not like the Score should be worried about losing access to the CSA - they are one of the two national media outlets that cover soccer. If it was Sharman, perhaps he was trying to put to rest rumours that he can't use complete sentences and proper punctuation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhat Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Richard Montopoli clearly is not the man to effect any meaningful change while he has to serve his masters in such a pithy, toothless manner. I blame his job description and the obvious muzzle it puts on him, not the man himself though I have to wonder why he even took the job under such circumstances. How can Montopoli effect radical change when the provinces (ie. amateurs) are controlling the CSA? His job description, from what I gather, is more on a business/marketing approach (similar to Nykamp's at Canada Basketball). But I propose a starting point: hire a coach who is OUTSIDE the "old boys network" of the provinces. This would avoid the internal political crap that each region has brought previously, such as the advocacy of Dale Mitchell as MNT coach vs. Ontario's vs. Quebec's vs. the Maritimes' choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squizz1402635577 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Soro17 Who wrote those questions? Why can't someone ask simply, "please explain why Dale Mitchell still has a job?" It's not like the Score should be worried about losing access to the CSA - they are one of the two national media outlets that cover soccer. If it was Sharman, perhaps he was trying to put to rest rumours that he can't use complete sentences and proper punctuation. Not to be a dick, but 'Why can't someone ask simply, "please explain why Dale Mitchell still has a job?"' uses punctuation improperly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 ^ Sigh. My point was - ask a simple question and you may receive a simple answer. Double-barrelled, open-ended questions will lead to obfuscation. Generally, anytime someone says "not to be a... [insert noun]", it is because they are a [insert noun]. You might enjoy this column: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jan/29/stephenfry-blogging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squizz1402635577 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 ^ Now, in fairness, though I have been known to be a bit of a pedantic jackass at times, my goal was to playfully poke at the irony contained in your original post, not come across as a member of the language police. Clearly, mission not accomplished on that one. Perhaps a more liberal usage of smileys will help prevent such misunderstandings in the future. Let's give it a shot... Trust me, if I were on the hunt for impeccable grammar and punctuation, I wouldn't be surfing the Internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 ^ Agreed. My apologies, the use of "not to be a...." is a bit of a pet peeve of mine. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_AM_CANADIAN Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Reads like a corporate pamphlet. Completely indecipherable, writing down loads of words without actually saying anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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