Collingwood major sponsor Holden 'hugely unhappy' over Eddie McGuire commentsFAIRFAX MEDIA AUSTRALIA Eddie McGuire comes under scrutiny for suggesting a female sports journalist should be drowned at a charity fundraiser. AFL club Collingwood's major sponsor Holden is "hugely unhappy" with president Eddie McGuire and wants an urgent meeting with club boss Gary Pert to talk about the future of their sponsorship. Eddie McGuire says Caroline Wilson ice pool gibe was "in the spirit of the fun of the day" on radio. "Comments like these, regardless of their intent, have no place in today's Australia and reflect poorly on the Collingwood Football Club, its fans, stakeholders and sponsors. READ MORE:* Reporter drowning joke 'in the spirit of the fun of the day'* Eddie McGuire in hot water over misogynyHolden is one of four premier sponsors of Collingwood.

Source: Stuff June 20, 2016 22:52 UTC