cdubuya Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 https://www.tsn.ca/krueger-departs-as-chairman-of-southampton-1.1289378 Nux should be all over this dude in my opinion Quote SOUTHAMPTON, England — The ongoing shake-up at Premier League club Southampton has led to the departure of chairman Ralph Krueger after five years in the role. Southampton's Chinese ownership, Gao Jisheng and his family, also fired vice chairman Les Reed and technical director Martin Hunter in November. Reed, in particular, played a key role in establishing the team in the Premier League through his astute recruitment of players and has since become technical director at the Football Association.Southampton says the club will "release more information about the future leadership structure" at the end of the season. The team is battling to avoid relegation with a month remaining. Krueger, a Canadian-born German who was a professional hockey coach, including 48 games for the Edmonton Oilers during the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season, joined Southampton in 2014, initially as a director before becoming chairman. His contract was due to expire at the end of the season. ___ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 So he left hockey to govern over a soccer team? How often do members of management cross sports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generational.EP40 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 24 minutes ago, Where's Wellwood said: So he left hockey to govern over a soccer team? How often do members of management cross sports? Not sure but Canucks own AGM Weisbrod used to be GM of the Orlando Magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 23 minutes ago, Generational.EP40 said: Not sure but Canucks own AGM Weisbrod used to be GM of the Orlando Magic If there is a parallel between those two men it's probably not a good idea to hire Krueger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Figured this topic was a Snow-job, or somepin' crazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus91 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Thomas Eichin crossed sports a couple of times. He was a professional football (soccer) player in Germany. Later he was the GM of German hockey club Kölner Haie and he was quite successful there. Then he returned to football as a sporting director of German club Werder Bremen which didn't turn out that well. But concerning Krueger: I don't think Benning is done here. I like his drafting and he hasn't been terrible with extensions. Yes, some questionable trades and FA contracts, but nothing horrible (well maybe Eriksson's contract). Don't think Krueger would come with a guarantee in making those things better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggieBush Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Generational.EP40 said: Not sure but Canucks own AGM Weisbrod used to be GM of the Orlando Magic And built the team that almost won a championship there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Hockey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubuya Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 He coached the Swiss team that beat Canada in the 2006 olympics. He coached the Oilers for one season during their miserable years (pre-Todd) and was relatively successful compared to other coaches during that time-frame. The team regressed after he left. Sounds like he's interested in a front office position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 He's a good defensive minded coach. Was very impressed with the system he implemented when coaching Team Europe at the last world cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Who are the other possible available candidates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 He's my vote for Canucks President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Just now, Honky Cat said: He's my vote for Canucks President. Yep, some serious executive experience there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 For team president. Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Honky Cat said: He's my vote for Canucks President. yup this would be a very good move for the organization. There's been interest from Aquilini for years so this seems like the time to make another offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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