Gopherbashi Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-g-williams Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, Gopherbashi said: . . . uhhhhhhh . . . The hell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BuzzAndSting Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 It makes sense, although seemingly a year or two too early. He’s seemed to enjoy taking on new challenges so I doubt this is any different. When Clannachan was announced as Commissioner I wondered what role Bierne would play, I don’t know of another league with a President and Commissioner. edit: just read the CPL release, interesting line about a “Club opportunity.” I’m guessing that means within the league, why else would they mention it and capitalize the “C?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, BuzzAndSting said: It makes sense, although seemingly a year or two too early. He’s seemed to enjoy taking on new challenges so I doubt this is any different. When Clannachan was announced as Commissioner I wondered what role Bierne would play, I don’t know of another league with a President and Commissioner. edit: just read the CPL release, interesting line about a “Club opportunity.” I’m guessing that means within the league, why else would they mention it and capitalize the “C?” Maybe setting up an expansion club?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Wow. Well, I suppose a thank you is in order. And hopefully a congradulations and best wishes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 28 minutes ago, BuzzAndSting said: edit: just read the CPL release, interesting line about a “Club opportunity.” I’m guessing that means within the league, why else would they mention it and capitalize the “C?” Also "future projects in Canadian soccer". Seems reasonable to think that the two might be related. Also also I'd be shocked if he didn't have some mammoth non-compete clause in his contract somewhere. His non-CPL options within this continent might be fairly limited until that expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 If there's one guy who could make a CPL Toronto work, it's Paul Beirne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I kind of soured on him when his time ran out at TFC. Perhaps hes better in a role setting up big projects but not as good after that part is over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 19 minutes ago, narduch said: I kind of soured on him when his time ran out at TFC. How come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 45 minutes ago, BuzzAndSting said: How come? He was part of the Front Office while the team was terrible and was continually raising ticket prices and gouging fans. He was seen as part of the Anselmi regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Just now, narduch said: He was part of the Front Office while the team was terrible and was continually raising ticket prices and gouging fans. He was seen as part of the Anselmi regime. Seems a little tough to partially blame him for the on field product. I didn’t follow the situation closely at the time but I thought his role with TFC was more about brand development and fan engagement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, narduch said: He was part of the Front Office while the team was terrible and was continually raising ticket prices and gouging fans. He was seen as part of the Anselmi regime. Given the way he helped shepherd in the CPL, it is probably time to forgive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-g-williams Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Bison44 said: Maybe setting up an expansion club?? This is what I'm wondering, especially with the "terrasses" comment. My guts tells me he's working now working with those trying to get a club in Montreal or Quebec City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, m-g-williams said: This is what I'm wondering, especially with the "terrasses" comment. My guts tells me he's working now working with those trying to get a club in Montreal or Quebec City. What about the Fury?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 New DOF at Whitecaps 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Wouldn’t surprise me to see him take over York9. Pure speculation, but I suspect he stays in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Best of luck to him. Having both a president and a commissioner looked like overkill for a seven team league long term, so not surprising that there would be a departure once everything started to bed in. Given the way the CanPL press release is phrased and the "watch it grow" bit I suspect MLS may have had the good sense to hire him to sort out the Whitecaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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