Eddie McGuire and Kevin Sheedy in war of words over Scott Pendlebury

[westdog54]

Eddie McGuire and Kevin Sheedy in war of words over Scott Pendlebury

AFL kingpins Eddie McGuire and Kevin Sheedy have renewed hostilities over the fight for Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury.
The Magpies president and Greater Western Sydney coach engaged in a slanging match after Pendlebury said he was prepared for a year of intense speculation the Giants would make a play for him when his 12-month contract expires at the end of next year.

McGuire vowed to declare war on GWS if the cashed-up club tries to tempt Pendlebury.

Sheedy fired back, saying he will have one of the new club's most controversial employees keep tabs on the gun midfielder.

"Scott Pendlebury is a superstar and we will be having one of our best recruiting staff - Phil Scully - watching him in every game next year," Sheedy said.




I'm usually a defender of Eddie but he's lost me on this one. His petulance here is something to behold.

As for Sheedy, well, he knows the controversy that Phil Scully's appointment has caused and he's milking it for all its worth.

Both have handled this very poorly.

[The Coon Dog]

Seems like a bit of contrived vaudeville to me. Surely no one's taking either seriously?

[LostDoggy]

Eddie McGuire and Kevin Sheedy in war of words over Scott Pendlebury

AFL kingpins Eddie McGuire and Kevin Sheedy have renewed hostilities over the fight for Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury.
The Magpies president and Greater Western Sydney coach engaged in a slanging match after Pendlebury said he was prepared for a year of intense speculation the Giants would make a play for him when his 12-month contract expires at the end of next year.

McGuire vowed to declare war on GWS if the cashed-up club tries to tempt Pendlebury.

Sheedy fired back, saying he will have one of the new club's most controversial employees keep tabs on the gun midfielder.

"Scott Pendlebury is a superstar and we will be having one of our best recruiting staff - Phil Scully - watching him in every game next year," Sheedy said.




I'm usually a defender of Eddie but he's lost me on this one. His petulance here is something to behold.

As for Sheedy, well, he knows the controversy that Phil Scully's appointment has caused and he's milking it for all its worth.

Both have handled this very poorly.

Sheedy's comment about Phil Scully is pure Gold

[bornadog]

Eddie McGuire and Kevin Sheedy in war of words over Scott Pendlebury

I'm usually a defender of Eddie but he's lost me on this one. His petulance here is something to behold.

As for Sheedy, well, he knows the controversy that Phil Scully's appointment has caused and he's milking it for all its worth.

Both have handled this very poorly.

I wish we had an Eddie who doesn't take shit from anyone about his club.

[Mofra]

Kevin Sheedy knows how to get the media interested. Say what you will about him, he is PR gold for GWS and worth every cent of his contract.

[westdog54]

I wish we had an Eddie who doesn't take shit from anyone about his club.

There's not taking shit about your club and then there's straight out ranting.

[LostDoggy]

When we were upset about Callan Ward going, we kept hearing that the CLUBS approved the concessions given to the new clubs. So I say to Eddie in Julia Gillard's words "harden up Eddie", if it is ok for clubs like us to lose playeys, it is more than ok for strong clubs like Collingwood.
How long before we hear Eddie complaining about Collingwood's road trips.

[Remi Moses]

At least Eddie's had a crack . Unlike some who have whimpered off like a scolded schoolboy.

[Desipura]

I wish we had an Eddie who doesn't take shit from anyone about his club.

Easier to do when you have a wealthy club with 70,000 members aiming for 100k!
Pretty strong bargaining power the pies have dont you think?

[bornadog]

Easier to do when you have a wealthy club with 70,000 members aiming for 100k!
Pretty strong bargaining power the pies have dont you think?

North Melbourne says hello.

Western Bulldogs says nothing.

[Desipura]

North Melbourne says hello.

Western Bulldogs says nothing.

You must be kidding! Why are North complaining about their staduim deal? Just because they complain does not change a thing.
They take more shit than most clubs.

[bornadog]

You must be kidding! Why are North complaining about their staduim deal? Just because they complain does not change a thing.
They take more shit than most clubs.

So by the tone of your reply your happy that we say nothing, just bend over and take it.

[Desipura]

So by the tone of your reply your happy that we say nothing, just bend over and take it.

Would not have made a difference

[westdog54]

So by the tone of your reply your happy that we say nothing, just bend over and take it.

I for one would have been bitterly disappointed if David Smorgon threatened to set up a tent embassy at GWS' home ground

[Greystache]

I for one would have been bitterly disappointed if David Smorgon threatened to set up a tent embassy at GWS' home ground

Agreed. Eddie's immature and quite frankly irrational rants may please Collingwood's supporter base, but I'd be embarrassed if David Smorgon carried on like Joffa in a suit.