There are varying degrees of "figurehead".Topper wrote: Don't fool yourself Doc, Trev is more than a figurehead. He'll be driving policy, he'll be deciding on the management personnel, hiring a GM and having a strong input on front office assistants and coaching staffs. His experience with the PA, his years in business and his playing career will all be beneficial. A simple figurehead he will not be.
Mathonwy (AKA "Panic Attack) (RIP) goes by the least degree, so the word seemed to have a calming effect
(never forget that the Great Strangelove's prime directive is to help people).
However I spelled out my true definition here:
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Also I keep saying TL is smart enough, team-player enough to know that he needs advice right now
(he said words to that effect in the presser).
As I say, over time, he will be less & less of a figurehead.
Hiring him was a GREAT PR move for right now, and could possibly turn into a great move period.
If not he eventually walks the plank like Nonis/Gillis etc.... oh well.
This is an interesting and relevant thought.Topper wrote: I also worry that those players will have a conduit of communication directly to Linden's office bypassing coach and GM.
Although the players with said conduit are all character guys imo, so probably not a negative?
I dunno, we shall see...
OH it will fool them, meaning the expectations will be high.Topper wrote: The only thing certain is that if this appointment fools fickle season ticket holders it only proves they were born a minute apart.
But they will no doubt be more patient with Figurehead Linden in charge.
Like I say, hiring Linden was a good move.
Personally I would have preferred Clarkie!
... no doubt a lot of the fools and their money would disappear for awhile
... but they'd be back when the winning starts.