manji Posted 4 March, 2018 Share Posted 4 March, 2018 We are all frustrated and bemused by what is happening, but my biggest dilemma is Krueger. I know many don’t like his Psychobabble. But he is an intelligent man and has an impeccable record with every sporting endeavour he has been involved in . He is a very rich businessman and is even and member of the World Economic Forum which meets at Davos. He is definitely not here for the money. He does go to away games etc so is clearly close to the goings on. Why is he sitting back and being involved with his first sporting disaster ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 4 March, 2018 Share Posted 4 March, 2018 We are all frustrated and bemused by what is happening, but my biggest dilemma is Krueger. I know many don’t like his Psychobabble. But he is an intelligent man and has an impeccable record with every sporting endeavour he has been involved in . He is a very rich businessman and is even and member of the World Economic Forum which meets at Davos. He is definitely not here for the money. He does go to away games etc so is clearly close to the goings on. Why is he sitting back and being involved with his first sporting disaster ? In his defence he has done what he was brought in to do. Les Reed, Vice-chair, is responsible for on field matters. Ralph isn’t the best chairman, but he’s not the worst. Perhaps he could be more vocal, who knows what goes on in board room. If I had to pick one to go, it’d be Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 March, 2018 Share Posted 4 March, 2018 We are all frustrated and bemused by what is happening, but my biggest dilemma is Krueger. I know many don’t like his Psychobabble. But he is an intelligent man and has an impeccable record with every sporting endeavour he has been involved in . He is a very rich businessman and is even and member of the World Economic Forum which meets at Davos. He is definitely not here for the money. He does go to away games etc so is clearly close to the goings on. Why is he sitting back and being involved with his first sporting disaster ? He delegates all football decisions to Les, doesn't he? "I'm just the hockey guy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 4 March, 2018 Share Posted 4 March, 2018 It's Ralph's job to increase commercial income and improve the value and brand of the club. He's doing OK on that front It's the football side (recruitment,1st team and academy) that's been managed badly and that's all on les reed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 4 March, 2018 Share Posted 4 March, 2018 Les Reed probably has his hands tied by the new owner. Wont sack Pellegrino as he don’t want to pay off his 3m contract. The right bastard is going to have a shock when the gates and merchandise will slash by 50% next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 4 March, 2018 Share Posted 4 March, 2018 In his defence he has done what he was brought in to do. Les Reed, Vice-chair, is responsible for on field matters. Ralph isn’t the best chairman, but he’s not the worst. Perhaps he could be more vocal, who knows what goes on in board room. If I had to pick one to go, it’d be Les. What is a joke is that Les Reed is pretty much the most senior full time employee at the club these days. Initially brought in as head of football development he's been promoted so many times and others above him left he's pretty much running the show. Kruger dodged the question of accountability when Adam Blackmore asked it. He was directly asked who is responsible fro making the decisions and who are they accountable to if and when they go wrong. That's another issue, it seems we've got a small group of people making all the decisions but no one to answer to when they get them wrong. I've supported Les Reed but he really should be hauled over the coals for the last 18 months. 3 shocking transfer windows, a terrible managerial appointment following the balls up with Tuchel, then overseeing a decline from 8th to near on certainties for relegation and to cap it all failure to act to rectifying the situation. Getting rid of cortese we was the right thing to do, not replacing him was a massive failure. It'd led to No leadership, no accountability and a head in the sand arrogance from those making the decisions inside st Marys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 4 March, 2018 Author Share Posted 4 March, 2018 I totally blame Les. It’s not just the onfield matters he gets involved in . Allegedly he is unpopular with with the staff responsible for every aspect of the club. He still seems to believe that he can live off our 3 good seasons and soon that success will come flooding back. Krueger has been a hands on sporting coach, surely he can’t be afraid of a mediocrity like Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 4 March, 2018 Author Share Posted 4 March, 2018 What is a joke is that Les Reed is pretty much the most senior full time employee at the club these days. Initially brought in as head of football development he's been promoted so many times and others above him left he's pretty much running the show. Kruger dodged the question of accountability when Adam Blackmore asked it. He was directly asked who is responsible fro making the decisions and who are they accountable to if and when they go wrong. That's another issue, it seems we've got a small group of people making all the decisions but no one to answer to when they get them wrong. I've supported Les Reed but he really should be hauled over the coals for the last 18 months. 3 shocking transfer windows, a terrible managerial appointment following the balls up with Tuchel, then overseeing a decline from 8th to near on certainties for relegation and to cap it all failure to act to rectifying the situation. Getting rid of cortese we was the right thing to do, not replacing him was a massive failure. It'd led to No leadership, no accountability and a head in the sand arrogance from those making the decisions inside st Marys. Totally agree but I’m still bemused at what Krueger has to gain other than a massive stain on his impressive CV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 4 March, 2018 Share Posted 4 March, 2018 What is a joke is that Les Reed is pretty much the most senior full time employee at the club these days. Initially brought in as head of football development he's been promoted so many times and others above him left he's pretty much running the show. Kruger dodged the question of accountability when Adam Blackmore asked it. He was directly asked who is responsible fro making the decisions and who are they accountable to if and when they go wrong. That's another issue, it seems we've got a small group of people making all the decisions but no one to answer to when they get them wrong. I've supported Les Reed but he really should be hauled over the coals for the last 18 months. 3 shocking transfer windows, a terrible managerial appointment following the balls up with Tuchel, then overseeing a decline from 8th to near on certainties for relegation and to cap it all failure to act to rectifying the situation. Getting rid of cortese we was the right thing to do, not replacing him was a massive failure. It'd led to No leadership, no accountability and a head in the sand arrogance from those making the decisions inside st Marys. Pretty much agree with all of this, word for word. Especially the NC bit. Kat / Gao (mostly Kat) need to take a look at themselves as well. Unfortunately Kat doesn’t/didnt really give a sh!t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 8 March, 2019 Share Posted 8 March, 2019 https://www.tsn.ca/krueger-open-to-nhl-return-if-fit-is-right-1.1269887 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 8 March, 2019 Share Posted 8 March, 2019 The plot thickens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 8 March, 2019 Share Posted 8 March, 2019 He is quite highly regarded here in Edmonton for his time as coach of the Oilers. However given the way he has been at Saints, I hope if he does come back to the NHL it’s not with Edmonton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 8 March, 2019 Share Posted 8 March, 2019 The plot thickens... What plot? Why on earth would the guy give up a Chairman role to be a humble coach? I doubt he would earn 1/10th of his salary here as a coach in hockey in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 8 March, 2019 Share Posted 8 March, 2019 What plot? Why on earth would the guy give up a Chairman role to be a humble coach? I doubt he would earn 1/10th of his salary here as a coach in hockey in Canada. Don't know about that, the top guys are making a lot of dollars. The highest paid gets in the 7-8 million dollar a year region. Ralph doesn't even make a million a year with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 8 March, 2019 Share Posted 8 March, 2019 What plot? Why on earth would the guy give up a Chairman role to be a humble coach? I doubt he would earn 1/10th of his salary here as a coach in hockey in Canada. He doesn't earn a cent here. Let's hope a hockey job comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 8 March, 2019 Share Posted 8 March, 2019 What plot? Why on earth would the guy give up a Chairman role to be a humble coach? I doubt he would earn 1/10th of his salary here as a coach in hockey in Canada. The Head Coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs allegedly earns an average of $6.25M per season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 8 March, 2019 Share Posted 8 March, 2019 Another one working tirelessly to take us to another level. Init. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 8 March, 2019 Share Posted 8 March, 2019 Embarrassing how out of touch he is with your average football fan. Spoken nothing more than soulless corporate codswallop since he arrived. He is the Fabrice Fernandes of conversations. Cringeworthy from the very beginning but you could put up with it as decisions on and off the pitch were sound. Now he has overseen so many horrendous decisions his time is up IMO. Seems like he was influential is RH coming in though so will that save his bacon? No trust in RK or RW to oversee the drastic overhaul we need irrespective of what division we are in. I hope he leaves at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 8 March, 2019 Share Posted 8 March, 2019 https://www.tsn.ca/krueger-open-to-nhl-return-if-fit-is-right-1.1269887 Oh Jesus, the Ottawa Senators have a vacancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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