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Bombers president Bauer resignsskip to main content (press enter) CBC Global Header NavigationCBCca News news drop down menu Sports sports drop down menu Radio radio drop down menu TV tv drop down menu My Region drop down menu More drop down menu Watch drop down menu Listen drop down menu Search CBCca Submit Search Sign Up Log In Hockey Headlines Scoreboard Standings Stats NHL Schedule Teams Players Hockey Night in Canada Highlights Fantasy Pool Football Headlines CFL Scoreboard CFL Standings CFL Stats CFL Teams NFL Scoreboard NFL Standings NFL Stats NFL Teams NFL Players Video Alpine Skiing Curling Figure Skating Basketball NBA Scoreboard Standings Stats Teams Players Basketball News Feed Baseball MLB Scoreboard Standings Stats Teams Players Baseball News Feed Soccer MLS Scoreboard MLS Standings International Stats Soccer News Feed Amateur Sports Golf Tennis REPUBLISH EMAIL PRINT Text Size S M L XL REPORT TYPO SEND YOUR FEEDBACK Bombers president Bauer resignsLast Updated Thursday December 17 2009 219 PM ET Comments44Recommend25CBC News Winnipeg Blue Bombers president and CEO Lyle Bauer announced his resignation on ThursdayBauer 51 said the decision was a personal one based in the interests of my family and that he advised the board of directors for the club on TuesdayThis is my decision its not one made by or influenced by the board of directors And my decision does not have any financial impact on the Winnipeg football club so you can put your speculation to rest he said speaking over the phone at a press conference held by the club at Canad Inns StadiumThis is my decision its not one made by or influenced by the board of directorsLyle BauerBauer has held the role for almost 10 years after being named president in February 2000The pending resignation has been rumoured for weeks now with rampant speculation that Bauer will join the Calgary Stampeders organizationStampeders most recent president Scott Ackles resigned earlier this week to become general manager of the 2011 Grey Cup in VancouverBauer offered no comment on the Calgary rumours and no indication of what he now planned to do He has fallen out of favour with some fans the past couple of seasons because of the teams poor performance which has stretched its Grey Cup drought to 19 yearsSupported embattled coach KellyHe has also been a lightning rod of fans ire for his support of coach Mike Kelly who has been widely criticized for his arrogant demeanour toward fans and media There is no word on whether Bauers departure will spell the end of Kellys career in Winnipeg as wellHowever Bauer said he views his time with the club as one filled with successesA debt of $55 million has been replaced by a positive balance of approximately $5 million we made the playoffs seven times hosted six playoff games played in the Grey Cup twice and hosted one of the best Grey Cups in recent memor...