Anglo as new Habs head coach?!
Many Quebecers say Montreal Canadiens' new interim head coach, Randy Cunneyworth, is a bad choice for the job because he doesn't speak French.
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Poll: Should the Canadiens have promoted Randy Cunneyworth to interim head coach?
Take poll here.by Global Montreal via twitter edited by Global Montreal 12/19/2011 9:34:30 PM -
Insisting on bilingual coach limits Canadiens' options
Here's a simple question for Montreal Canadiens fans: Do you want a coach who can win or do you want a coach who can speak French?
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With new Anglo coach, Canadiens strike a nerve in Quebec
The Montreal Canadiens, one of Quebec's most sacred institutions, have waded into the province's stormy language debates by hiring a coach who can't speak French.
The Habs announced on Saturday that the job is going to assistant coach Randy Cunneyworth, replacing Jacques Martin at the helm of the struggling squad.
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On 1500 votes on a Pat Hickey article on the Montreal Gazette, Patrick Roy and Randy Cunneyworth are almost tied with 30% each.by tricolore via twitter 12/21/2011 5:45:18 PM -
Hey Montreal (especially you media types) Take a Valium, @rjmackinno of Edmonton Journal suggests. Tweet here. #Habs #Cunneyworthby Andy Riga, Montreal via twitter edited by Global Montreal 12/21/2011 5:45:27 PM -
L'Égypte est à sang. 250 morts en Syrie. Attentat en Afghanistan. L'embauche de Cunneyworth par le Canadien met la planète à l'envers!by PP5436 via twitter 12/21/2011 8:49:01 PM -
RT @dumontchristian Et si Randy Cunneyworth était un russe! t.coby dumontchristian via twitter 12/21/2011 8:49:08 PM -
...being disrespected and humiliated like Cunneyworth is, every cop station in the country would have phones ringing off hook.by ASaunders87 via twitter 12/21/2011 8:49:21 PM -
This has gone beyond uproar over a language to the point where the French media is just trying to publicly embarrass Cunneyworth.by ASaunders87 via twitter 12/21/2011 8:49:55 PM
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Quebec nationalist protest planned for upcoming Montreal Canadiens game
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The language militants in this province sicken me. Next you'll see them bitching about the chant "Go Habs Go!". #Montreal #Canadiensby CWMacGregor via twitter 12/22/2011 7:40:13 PM -
I'm finally starting to see that the whole Canadiens coach thing isn't even about hockey. It's more boring language politics.by TVsBrent via twitter 12/22/2011 7:40:20 PM -
Now, if only Geoff Molson can summon the courage to stomp out the filthy agenda-driven rats in the Francophone media and political arena who have infested and warped the views of Habs fans all over Quebec, things might get moving in the right direction. These clowns have once again made the Canadiens a laughing stock, not only in hockey circles, but in global news. It’s not because “outsiders don’t understand”. It’s because it’s farcical that a segment of Quebecers carry the sense of entitlement that allows them to believe that they control the team. The legacy of the Canadiens hangs from the rafters of the Bell Center, and it was built by French AND English. The legacy doesn’t exist anywhere else. It’s a sport. You want to make a statement about your culture and language? Do it through other channels and stay out of the hockey rink. People and organizations trying to shape the Canadiens to reflect their narrow-minded, pig-headed views have no place in the business of sport. The ball is in your court, Mr. Molson.
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Quebec nationalist protest planned for next Habs game... Liveblog here: scrbliv.me/35376
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@BrianWildeCTV It's totally unfair to Cunneyworth. The Habs are supposed to bring the two solitudes together, not divide usby JackMurph11 via twitter 12/22/2011 7:42:52 PM -
Randy Cunneyworth could take a few French lessons from Rufus Wainwright
Randy Cunneyworth pourrait prendre des leçons de français de Rufus Wainwright
Wainwright Brings “Minuit, Chrétiens” To Fallonby JFDelTorchio via twitter edited by Global Montreal 12/22/2011 7:43:23 PM -
RT @TedStarkey: So, in theory, protestors would rather have Celine Dion over Randy Cunneyworth. Makes sense.by StubitsCBS via twitter edited by Global Montreal 12/22/2011 7:45:08 PM -
Better if people seem to forget that Cunneyworth is above all a human with a strong desire to win! #thinkfurtherthanyournose
RT @Vestiaire: Bien des gens semblent oublier que Cunneyworth est avant tout un humain avec des sentiments désirant réussir! #penserplusloinquevotrenezby Eric_Nolet via twitter edited by Global Montreal 12/22/2011 7:45:29 PM -
RT @bruce_arthur: A protest! At this point, Randy Cunneyworth is Barack Obama, and Quebec nationalists are the Tea Party.by CronieinNB via twitter 12/22/2011 7:46:48 PM -
People storm the streets to protest against Cunneyworth but not to protest leaving Kyoto?
RT @MAGodin: Les gens descendent dans la rue pour manifester contre Cunneyworth mais pas n'y vont pas pour dénoncer l'abandon de l'accord de Kyoto?by ethel_bib via twitter edited by Global Montreal 12/22/2011 7:47:05 PM -
I'm sick to my stomach for Randy Cunneyworth. Disgusting and embarrassing to Habs fans nationwide. Shame on you. #Habs how can he win?by Oilfreak55 via twitter 12/22/2011 9:15:39 PM -
Will tonight be the night coach Cunneyworth has his 1st win with the #Habs? Stay tuned...by ___Danno via twitter 12/22/2011 9:16:12 PM -
Reading the tweets of the day & my heart goes out to Randy Cunneyworth-He dsn't deserve this treatment. I wish I culd tell him I support himby MistressFE0503 via twitter 12/22/2011 9:56:45 PM -
Quebec flags at #habs game to protest English speaking Cunneyworth... Give me a break French people. GOD.by John_Trask via twitter 12/22/2011 10:29:11 PM -
#RAMQ #Habs #LHL Tunnel @mckennaconor @dominic_morin the Cunneyworth protest for starters. there are other reasons in the news right now.by jccote via twitter 12/22/2011 10:29:26 PM -
Randy Cunneyworth to french press "I'm coach and you're not" #habs #tellmehowmyasstastesby DavidHalkett via twitter 12/22/2011 10:29:35 PM -
Poor #Habs... If only Cunneyworth could tell them "Score a fucking goal!" in French, everything would be all right.by BvrlyBrewmaster via twitter 12/23/2011 4:52:45 PM -
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@landslide418 You get that in any hockey crazed city, I think. Look at the blow up in Montreal over Cunneyworth!by distaff via twitter 1/2/2012 9:01:44 PM -
Gauthier once again throws Cunneyworth under the bus. This org is completely bush league #Habsby kylemlambert via twitter 1/2/2012 9:01:54 PM -
This season for the #Habs has gone to hell. I feel horrible for Randy Cunneyworth. Pretty ridiculous. #Habsfanproblemsby Panikkar37 via twitter 1/2/2012 9:01:58 PM -
what a joke!! this management is such a disgrace!!!!! embarassing being a montreal fan! you treat the new |interim| coach like shit!, let the politicians and social media decide who coaches and the language he must speak!!!???!! absolutly brutal, true fans should only care about wions! put a winning product on the ice and i guarantee you the coach could speak cantonese for all i care! the players all speak english anyways, and im pretty sure thatsa why we have interpreteurs! good job montreal!!??!! way to kich your coach when he\s down! cunneyworth should just walk away from this team and make a statement!
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Great article from the Montreal Gazette on 67`s alumni, Randy Cunneyworth.
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WOW! Randy Cunneyworth said: "Je suis très content!"!!!!!!! Ça y est, il est bilingue!!!
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How Cunneyworth's French is coming along (sort of) via the wonderful Aislin
See cartoon here.
RT @mcducas: Comment le français vient à Cunneyworth. (Sort of)... via le génial Aislin t.co #CH #Habs #fbby smvyul via twitter edited by Global Montreal 1/5/2012 2:31:02 PM -
@TonyMarinaro Funny that lejournaldemtl has 0 mention of Cunneyworth's good adjustements and tactics!by fgmeteplus via twitter 1/5/2012 2:32:33 PM -
Tres bien RT @bruce_arthur RT Cunneyworth began press conference by giggling a bit, then saying, "Je suis très content pour Lars." #GetsItby hrbekroenick via twitter 1/5/2012 2:32:49 PM -
Randy Cunneyworth why learn French when it's clearly Danish you need to learn
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The Montreal Canadiens organization has become a joke. The Montreal media is a joke. Pierre Gauthier is a joke for apologizing to the French fans and media about their coach. Why not apologize for building a terrible team instead of throwing your own coach Randy Cunneyworth under the bus!
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A response on the ESPN Blogs for Habs hiring Cunneyworth who doesn't speak French: "They ought to try hiring a coach that speaks hockey." Anyhow, on the 31st, I've had the best day I've had in a while. It's a good way to start off the year that is supposed to be "the end." I don't buy that. Can't wait to hold my wife and kid, Mike Proud
