posted May 10, 2008

When people talked about the money ruining football, I didn't think it would be retarded owners who think they can turn mid table teams (or worse ) into top four teams in a year or two, so they sack the manager after six months!

The idiots have money, but know nothing about football or the fans. IMO Ashley was rash to get rid of Big Sam (though I think he was a strange decision for a footballing club like NU) and bit crazy getting KK in (heart over head from NU maybe?)
and would be even more stupid if he got rid of KK now. Worried about his investment is he?

It takes a hell of a lot to break the top four. Spurs nearly did it and look at us now, Everton did well til a few weeks ago but it takes top players and a great squad to do it. And to attract the good players you have to be looking like you're going to get there and stay there. Thought Spurs might, but don't now. So who is going to want to go to mid table teams with idiot chairman and fans who think it's their right to play in the CL every year when they can go top four and get CL football without the hassle?!? I think very few...

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posted May 10, 2008

"IMO Ashley was rash to get rid of Big Sam (though I think he was a strange decision for a footballing club like NU) and bit crazy getting KK in (heart over head from NU maybe?)
and would be even more stupid if he got rid of KK now. Worried about his investment is he? by northlondon01 (U9090133)"


If you'd seen how Newcastle we're playing towards the end with Allardyce then I think criticism for his sacking is harsh (compared to something like Sven's certainly).

Playing winning "hoofball" is one thing, but playing "hoofball" and losing is another, especially when it's also utterly destroying squad morale to the point they are having a go at each other on the training pitch.

Sorting that out was Keegan's first task, getting them playing and winning again his second.


I suspect Allardyce could have turned Newcastle into a more expensive and probably more effective version of Bolton given enough time.

However equally I suspect that Allardyce could well have got Newcastle relegated this season, so utterly undermined was squad morale by that time.


But don't worry about Keegan being sacked, it's purely made up media speculation.

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posted May 10, 2008

Keegans position is looking increasingly isolated.

He will ride on his Newcastle heritage for some time to come which will see him a fans favourite, but this wont wash in the boardroom.

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posted May 10, 2008

"Keegans position is looking increasingly isolated.

He will ride on his Newcastle heritage for some time to come which will see him a fans favourite, but this wont wash in the boardroom. by Old-Man-River (U11343659)"


You could write for any tabloid you wished, seeming to say something without actually saying (or knowing) anything is a much needed trait there.

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posted May 10, 2008

I dont get what all the furore is over this, Keegans only stating the facts. Times have changed since he was last at the reigns, unless Ashely's money can bring players like Torres, Ronaldo, Gerrard, Adebayor, Droga etc then they havent got a hope, the best Newcastle can hope for is 5th, and even thats going to be tough with the way Tottenham and Everton are progressing.

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posted May 10, 2008

"comment by mightyFop (U6553835)
... the amount of total speculative rubbish that is printed about the club is amazing."

I quite agree Fop, but as I said earlier, there's no such thing as bad publicity.

My own club gets very little publicity <hollow laugh> - the last significant time being Delia's "Let's be 'aving you" outburst. The way the gutter press gleefully reported that was similar to their current treatment of Kev.

So just grin and bear it mate - and with any luck Newcastle will eventually turn the tables and have the last laugh.

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posted May 11, 2008

Anyone actually a Newcastle fan hear. Glad to be the most talked about club though :-p

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posted May 13, 2008

Why would Ashley get rid of KK now? He turned the team from an unmotivated and confused bunch of headless chickens, running around (some not) for 90 minutes, in to a semi-cohesive team willing to work and most importantly, play football. Thinking about it, Keegan has done well in all his managerial roles. Perhaps England didn't work out so well but he acheived the same as all other England managers over the years.

In my opinion some of the meeting would be to show some support for Keegan. Quell any fears of lack of funding maybe. He's here f a few years yet. Ashley wouldn't risk the wrath of 100,000 Geordies with an axe to grind.

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posted May 14, 2008

I am a big supporter off keegan's but I think the he has got it wrong on the 'other issue' in other words Michael Owen. If he leaves in the summer, even for £3m I say so be it. Mort is playing a cunning game. If they offer him a pay cut he could run his contract down but he also need to play well for someone to buy him and to be in contention for England.

I just think for £120K per week you can pick up two or three good players or four above average ones.

I think it is a mistake to judge Owen on the last ten games when he is well in debit due to his injury record.

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posted 5 Weeks Ago

I can't see any apologies on here.

Press 1-0 NUFC fans

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