Big Geordie

You don't have an unsackable manager at all. KK was pretty much stabbed in the back, and I hope for one that Ashley is trying to do the right thing and get this sorted out. It may just about save his bacon, if he can pull it off.

Jermaine Jenas. Had potential when we first bought him, but since turned into Ray Wilkins for the 21st century. And a tosser to boot.

'Scorched Earth' is indeed very worring if that is the intention.

Apparently this is what Dennis Wise said himself about his role, back in February - interesting....; Wise explains role at Newcastle Newcastle executive director Dennis Wise has insisted that manager Kevin Keegan has the "final word" on all football matters at the club. Wise left his role as Leeds boss earlier this week to take up his position with the Premier League club. "I'm here to help Kevin, bringing young players through and also recommend certain players to him," said Wise. "He'll say yes and no, he has the final word, no-one else. Everything that happens will be run past him." "A lot of people have got mixed up with the reason why I am here. I'm not here to be involved in the first team, I'm not here to manage. "I have to concentrate more on the academy, we need some young blood coming through of our own. We need to look abroad for players and that's my intention over the next few years." Keegan has insisted that the appointment of Wise was made with his blessing and that he believes the new structure will be successful. He said: "I am all for the changes and I approve of them. They want someone on the board who understands football, and Dennis understands football very well. "It will work very well. Dennis reports to me - the chain is established. "The club has become slightly fragmented. From my point of view, it's a positive thing - provided I get all the help I need. "I know what Dennis is going to do, and the idea in principle is good - to look for new players, to bring youngsters through and do things which our academy isn't doing so much at the moment." Keegan also revealed he was involved in the appointment after speaking to owner Mike Ashley before he returned as manager. "I knew about it. It's not a surprise to me, it might be to other people," Keegan told BBC Radio 5 live. "Two or three names were given to me when I first sat down and talked about the job with the owner. One of them was Dennis. "I know Dennis. I know he's intelligent. I know his job here is to help me. He's on my side. "How can any manager be against someone who is going to come to the club to try to bring in talent? "It's right for this football club. A lot of people outside might be shocked about it. I think in the long term it's the right decision. It's something that needs to be done."

Can anyone give and account of what he said on FF? Had to go outside to stop house from flooding, so missed it!

To the Championship?!

Will watch FF tomorrow. Look forward to seeing what he has to say.

I remember doing a couple of sit-down protests, during the 'Sack the Board' days of the late 80's/early 90's. Think we did them after the game, so might be a good idea.

The schools in Northumberland go back on Monday, IIRC.

Something has to be done, because the directors know they have the fans over a barrel. I think if there was a protest at the Hull game the players would understand and perhaps privately support it.

Hmmm... I smell a rat here. An article originating inside the club inorder to discredit KK's reign? Wouldn't put it past them.

He'll go. After events of the past few days, it will have surely removed any doubt from his mind. Barton's exit is also inevitable.

I'd be willing to come to this, as a former s/t holder. Will need a big venue though! Unless of course, it's just for those in charge of said groups/fanzines.

That is now inevitable sadly.

Sad thing is that the club have now marginalized a very large section of it's support, which could well lead to civil war. I'm a Keegan-ite, however the man is not a god. What's happened here is that he's been stabbed in the back by the board who with their statement tonight seem to be pushing the blame onto him. I know who I'm more likely to believe! KK had the welfare of the club and it's fans in his heart - can that be said of Ashley, Wise and Co? Whoever comes in now (and I belive it won't be any self-respecting manager) will be a puppet. He'll be told who to buy, who to sell and possibly who to play. It's a black day and there's a storm coming. Just hope there is a club left once it all passes.

There'll be hell on if he goes, because the club will have marginalized a large section of it's support in one fell swoop. I can see if being the final straw for many folk, sadly. I know it will be for me. A leopard never changes it's spots.

Fingers crossed that this rumour is true and that the poison dwarf does go.

Thing is if KK does go then I reckon Ashley's position will also become untenable and we'll be looking at the club being sold again.

Louise Taylor was on Radio Newcastle earlier, pedalling these stories. The longer they let her talk, the more excited she got and you could tell from her voice that she was loving it. Manna from heaven for the mackems at the moment. They've got some guy from the LMA now, who says he spoke to KK at length last night and again, he HAS NOT resigned. However, things still need to be talked about apparently and he wouldn't be drawn on that content.

5Live still reckon he's gone. Not changed their stance all day.

Are they quoting him? If not, that means absolutely f*** all. It's what the reporter 'believed'. No quotes from Shearer (as usual)

Yup - via the website and you can also listen to previous shows on their 'Listen Again' section.

5Live still reckon he's gone, but Radio Newcastle's Mick Lowes believes he hasn't walked.

Probably to try and cover their backs., with their earlier claims. They've all been shown to be what the really are today - shit stirring bastards.

Probably to try and cover their backs., with their earlier claims. They've all been shown to be what the really are today - shit stirring bastards.