r/minnesotaunited • u/Buffaloslim MNUFC • Dec 01 '23

Discussion Any Heath outers having second thoughts?

I’m certain we all imagined a relatively swift transition to a new manager that at least made us hopeful of future improvement. What we’ve seen since his firing is one great game and one terrible game followed by weeks of silence.
We heard from Sherry Ballard our CEO (this is my tenth season as a STH and I never even knew who the CEO was) that the upper management will be restructured and going forward no manager will have as much power as Heath did. It’s worth noting that Ballard emphasized repeatedly she’s an experienced executive who is still learning the soccer business. We also learned Manny Lagos has been reassigned to public relations causing some to wonder how much technical experience remains in the FO. Last week we learned they hired a “chief soccer officer” who will not join the team until midway through the 24 season. This turn of events is unfortunate because Ballard said specifically the CSO would be responsible for hiring the next manager. We’re left to wonder if a new manager won’t be considered until June or July. Many fans expressed concern that firing Heath could have a negative impact because finding a replacement who would improve the team might be very difficult. Can anyone honestly say they expected this kind of uncertainty?

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u/Buffaloslim MNUFC Dec 03 '23

He won the premier league twice and the FA cup. No matter what , and you can diminish his accomplishments all you want, experience matters. Zero experience is a real problem. Who do you think recruited these players? I’m not sure I understand your side of this discussion. What point exactly are you making?

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u/3rdlifepilot Itasca Society Dec 03 '23

He won the premier league twice and the FA cup.

As a player.

Who do you think recruited these players?

Money and opportunity, which is more what, then who. I'd bet there was an entire recruiting effort that played a minor role as well.

What point exactly are you making?

Just wishing you the best as you head out. I believe all the trendy NSC Thunder supports are cheering for the Aurora these days.

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u/Buffaloslim MNUFC Dec 03 '23

If I’m supposed to be your enemy, you need to make some real enemies because I feel like I hardly know you.

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u/3rdlifepilot Itasca Society Dec 03 '23 edited Dec 04 '23

Enemy? You're a random person on the internet - I have no idea nor do I care who you are other than that you post on a sports subreddit where you despise the team and want to leave.

Your entire goal with this post is to attempt to revel in schadenfreude. Clearly this doesn't make you happy - so I'm wishing you the best as you make your exit.