Magpie royalty is back where it belongs — and the AFL world can hardly believe it. Collingwood Football Club has officially confirmed that Leigh Matthews, the man who etched his name in black-and-white folklore by coaching the Magpies to their drought-breaking 1990 premiership, has returned to the Holden Centre. This time, he takes on the role of **General Managing Director**, a position that marks not just a comeback, but a powerful reunion between a legend and the club he once led to glory.
Matthews, widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in Australian football history, carries with him a legacy of hard-nosed discipline, tactical brilliance, and an unrelenting pursuit of success. His arrival back at Collingwood has sent shockwaves through the AFL community, sparking fresh hope that the Magpies are entering another golden era. For fans, memories of the famous 1990 flag — when Matthews masterminded the club’s first premiership in 32 years — are flooding back, reigniting belief that he could once again help drive the club to new heights.
Supporters gathered outside the Holden Centre today, many dressed in scarves and jumpers from the ’90 season, chanting Matthews’ name as news of his appointment spread. Social media exploded with excitement, with past players, rival clubs, and pundits all weighing in on the move. Some see it as a bold masterstroke, others as a symbolic homecoming that will restore Collingwood’s traditional aura.
Club insiders suggest Matthews’ role will be wide-ranging, overseeing both the football and administrative arms of the Magpies, ensuring alignment from top to bottom. His reputation for setting standards and demanding accountability is expected to ripple throughout the organisation.
For the black-and-white army, this is more than just an appointment — it’s the return of a messiah. The dream of another flag burns brighter than ever.
