Toon Saint Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 (edited) Ralph seems to like giving these radio show phone-ins for the Canadian stations. It's only a short interview, but some relatively interesting snippets especially with regard to how he was unveiled as Chairman - which now appears to be a lot more carefully stage-managed through the media. Seems as if KL and her PR team were putting the feelers out quite early on to gauge popular opinion. - We have best academy in country, we had 6 academy players playing in win against Swansea. Going to do everything possible to keep that group together and at the moment it looks good, but you never know...we are competing against the whole world. - Commented on amazing sport science/technical departments and that there are funds to invest at that level. - Talks about adding a bit of entertainment from N. America sports, but doesn't want to touch pureness/simplicity of EPL product - [On future] - who knows? I might come back into Hockey some day, or might stay here for a long time...no real set plans on that - [On reception from UK media based on his past in hockey] - Actually surprised at beginning, there were some questions thrown out [about his sporting background]. I went through a transition in Oct/Nov into the role. We first threw it out there that I was coming in as a consultant, and then that I was coming in as director of board, and then we told the whole story about where it evolved, becoming Chairman. Thinks that gold medal at Sochi helped silence some of the doubters. - Trying to speak with actions not words. Doing lots of things to get commercial side of things runnning. http://www.am650radio.com/Episodes.aspx?PID=3891 KIA Vancouver Soccer Talk - May 3rd 2014, Hour 2 - interview starts with about 14:00 to go. Edited 4 May, 2014 by Toon Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 No doubt its all lies according to Barry. Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 I believe Barry Sanchez. He knows everything and is so sure that he is right all of the time. You need something reliable in your life. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 I look forward to his interview on Solent, or taking questions from supporters at a forum. I'm sure he'll handle it well but it may prove a little more searching and insightful than his Canadian snippets. Unless of course he is preparing the market there for sponsors ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Again, I think he comes across very well. In relation to what Badger has said, I am sure he will handle the fan forum well - which incase some weren't aware, is coming back next season. Blackmore confirmed it on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 I'm looking forward to the new Saints Cheerleaders along these lines:- http://www.davelaus.com/edmonton-oilers-octane-cheerleaders-calendar-shoot/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Pretty interesting stuff, I don't want any elements from N. American sports at my club though Mr Krueger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Pretty interesting stuff, I don't want any elements from N. American sports at my club though Mr Krueger. Yeah, I'm not sure what that means. Marching bands? Roaming hot dog vendors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Yeah, I'm not sure what that means. Marching bands? Roaming hot dog vendors? Guys walking the steps with those Beer Kegs on their backs. Anyone wanna disagree with THAT idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Yeah, I'm not sure what that means. Marching bands? Roaming hot dog vendors? Not the Dagenham Girl Pipers surely?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Guys walking the steps with those Beer Kegs on their backs. Anyone wanna disagree with THAT idea? I always liked that Krueger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 - [On reception from UK media based on his past in hockey] - Actually surprised at beginning, there were some questions thrown out [about his sporting background]. I went through a transition in Oct/Nov into the role. We first threw it out there that I was coming in as a consultant, and then that I was coming in as director of board, and then we told the whole story about where it evolved, becoming Chairman. Thinks that gold medal at Sochi helped silence some of the doubters. Canada currently has 10 of the top 20 hockey players in the world, including the number 1 (Crosby). So if I were RK I wouldn't be trumpeting my horn about them winning the gold quite as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano6 Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Canada currently has 10 of the top 20 hockey players in the world, including the number 1 (Crosby). So if I were RK I wouldn't be trumpeting my horn about them winning the gold quite as much. Why not? They did win the gold which is a fantastic achievement. Not sure why you think he should be embarassed about it. You can only beat what's put in front of you, and they did that. Plenty of tournament favourites don't go on to win titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 5 May, 2014 Share Posted 5 May, 2014 (edited) Why not? They did win the gold which is a fantastic achievement. Not sure why you think he should be embarassed about it. You can only beat what's put in front of you, and they did that. Plenty of tournament favourites don't go on to win titles. Nothing to be embarrassed about of course, but it's not such a huge achievement that RK seems to make out. If he'd helped Finland win the gold (for example) it would have been much more impressive. Also, the coach and players have to take most of the credit, rather than a special adviser to the coaching staff. Edited 5 May, 2014 by Dark Munster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 5 May, 2014 Share Posted 5 May, 2014 TBF winning a World Cup didn't help the last time we had an outsider come in...... Or was that just 'Arry? Hey, I'd rather he HAD helped them win the medal than not have helped them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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