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For Immediate Release – October 29, 2009
Kevin Payne issues statement
Washington, D.C. (October 29, 2009) – D.C. United President and CEO Kevin Payne today issued a statement in regards recent remarks for which Major League Soccer fined him:
“I deeply regret some of the comments I made in an interview published earlier this week. In trying to explain the, sometimes, unfair expectations on the Head Coach of D.C. United, I made critical comments of Colorado, New England, Real Salt Lake and the League. Those comments were unprofessional. I have great personal regards and professional respect for my colleagues at those organizations and for their ownership and fans. I have apologized to those teams and individuals privately and now do so publicly.”
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I am impressed with the sincerity of Payne’s apology. His humility in attempting to reconcile the situation is admirable. Acknowledging your mistakes publicly takes courage and goes a long way in protecting the image of those you represent.
Kevin Payne appears to have recognized that his position is an obligation to service over status and I commend him for that.
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F him and his Bullshit! No Playoffs, No US Open Cup. F him!!! Go SOUNDERS!
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Bet the apology was part of an MLS strong-arming deal.
His initial statements were accurate and overdue.
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Kev, you totally sold-out. I understand you like your job and what-not, but really, we KNOW you meant what you said and we respect you for it. We are the majority. Now retract that silly scripted apology.
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payne should probably just stop issuing statements, period. he’s like the rex ryan of the MLS.
A – this has nothing to do with the sounders. you’re not representing your fan base well.
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