"Popp said he would be happy to bring Marcel Desjardins back to the Alouettes. Desjardins, his former assistant G.M., was fired as G.M. of Hamilton on the weekend after one season with the Tiger-Cats.
"I would welcome him back, personally, but it's all about opportunity and what's there," said Popp, who spoke to Desjardins on the telephone on Tuesday.
He said they did not discuss a return to Montreal, but may raise the topic once Desjardins has studied all his options.
Popp said he was puzzled by the Tiger-Cats' move.
"They've done this two or three times in the last few years and now they're doing it again," he said. "Marcel's a great guy and I know he worked hard. It may be best that he's not there and he can get back to an organization where he's more appreciated.""
Conspiracy! My buddies in Montreal - I assumed they're joking - insist Popp let Desjardins come here because he knew Desjardins would make a right mess of the Cats.
Hey, if the Cats were even half-decent this season the Als would have missed the playoffs!
Well said Jim!
Appreciate the comments. Your name was mentioned as a candidate for GM here. Now there is no way you will be coming to Hamilton in any capacity. Phew. Thank goodness for that.