Fans trash Ron MacLean for Don Cherry's 89th birthday
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Dorin Canaday
February 6, 2023 (12:55)
Don Cherry and Ron MacLean were one of the best TV duos in hockey, hosting Coaches Corner and Hockey Night in Canada for several years.
Unfortunately, Cherry was fired in 2019 for his ''You People'' comments regarding people wearing poppies. What fans hated the most, however, was how MacLean refused to stand up for his long time friend and co-host.
And yesterday, ''Grapes'' as they call him, turned 89 years old. While many celebrated, Ron MacLean's name began trending on social media again, calling for him to be fired again.
Check out some fans' reactions on Twitter:
Some fans event went as far to start a petition for MacLean to be fired:
Previously on Bruins Insider
POLL |
FEVRIER 6 | 71 ANSWERS Fans trash Ron MacLean for Don Cherry's 89th birthday Should Ron MacLean be fired? |
Yes | 60 | 84.5 % |
No | 11 | 15.5 % |
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