James

I really don't get this hatred of Poyet. Fair enough if you think he's too inexperienced for the job. But if people are going to hate someone from day one on the basis of the identity of their friends, or the fact that they scored against us nine years ago, or because they played for a rival club, then it is just going to make things more difficult for everyone. All that matters is the individual's ability to manage NUFC. It isn't unfortunately. You have to consider the individual's popularity with the fans, the media and the players. The next man is going to have a lot to do before the football becomes his priority. The media are irrelevant, the players would be won over by a good manager. That leaves the fans, and as I pretty much state in the quoted post, the Poyet haters would be their own worst enemy if Poyet was appointed. When the new manager comes in, I will give him the chance.

I really don't get this hatred of Poyet. Fair enough if you think he's too inexperienced for the job. But if people are going to hate someone from day one on the basis of the identity of their friends, or the fact that they scored against us nine years ago, or because they played for a rival club, then it is just going to make things more difficult for everyone. All that matters is the individual's ability to manage NUFC.

That's apparently ok. It's "continental". Funny how Jose was sick over the same thing. the only way i can see it working is if the new boss is totally ok with just being a coach and not having final say over transfers, someone comfortable with working with the likes of wise and jiminez. who would that be? Poyet? Aye, assistant boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and first team coach, Don Hutchison. Bit pathetic taking an unwelcoming stance against a manager who played well against NUFC once or twice.

Been inevitable for the past couple of days. Let's not try to blame the mystery player though.

Gianfranco Zola

Although it is now NUFC: Kevin Keegan S..... Someone think of a word that doesn't start with s or r that means 'remains'

Changed the title slightly due to the NUFC: Kevin Keegan r........ on the current topics bit.

No, this has actually come from an official statement from KK's union representative. saying what That KK hasn't resigned, and will be meeting with the board over the next few days. i know . Then why ask, fleabrain?

It'll be Poyet or Zola imho.

No, this has actually come from an official statement from KK's union representative. saying what That KK hasn't resigned, and will be meeting with the board over the next few days.

No, this has actually come from an official statement from KK's union representative.

Chris Mort was good at it. He gave a face to the day to day boardroom operations at SJP, and provided reassurance when needed. Now he's gone, we are left with a bunch of faceless mute cretins. yet said nowt. i'd rather silence than someone speaking for 10mins without actually saying anything. You've forgotten the period between Allardyce and Keegan. Mort did a really good job as the link between club and fans.

Chris Mort was good at it. He gave a face to the day to day boardroom operations at SJP, and provided reassurance when needed. Now he's gone, we are left with a bunch of faceless mute cretins.

Mike Ashley does not speak to the media. Derek Llambias does not speak to the media. David Williamson does not speak to the media. Dennis Wise does not speak to the media. Jeff Vetere does not speak to the media. Tony Jimenez does not speak to the media. When I say media, I mean through any kind of widely available source, ie the Official Site. Six owners/directors, and not one of them has bothered to open their mouths other to come up with anything other than some corporate bullshit, or some charity promotion. I am going to ignore Ashley's interview in the club magazine, as it is clear on here that the circulation of it was not good. The pressure to be the mouthpiece of the club was piled on KK, and it seems that he was only really allowed to speak for himself. Any statement from the club is faceless, we don't know who is talking, and who they are talking on behalf of. Chris Mort showed that you can speak to the fans without looking stupid and without giving too much away. It is about time some of our other directors followed his example.

None. I think you could level some criticisms at those aspects of the job being covered by Vetere and Jimenez, but it is impossible to say what went wrong and who was at fault. Assuming he is not overstepping his job description, I can't see where Wise can be criticised right now.

Going by job descriptions alone, Wise is probably the least culpable individual of the trio at the club right now. Wise is supposed to appoint coaches and bring the best young academy talent to the club. Vetere is supposed to coordinate the scouting and help Keegan and Wise assemble their shortlists. Jimenez is meant to be the negotiator for the biggest deals. Now, which of those three areas has performed worst?

Mancini would be another name that could be thrown in the pot.

He's just starting a new season at a new club.

Where are these rumours? ssn and northern echo, apparently the people that bought man city tried to but newcastle first but ashley didnt want to sell Nothing to do with that. Davig Craig last night: "Newcastle fans may look at Manchester City tonight and feel dissappointed, but I understand that this won't be the last lot of Middle Eastern cash coming into the Premier League this season." That never happened. You've just slammed two seperate sentences he said together. Yes, I've paraphrased, but something of that sort came out of his mouth last night when asked about Manchester City and the Newcastle thoughts of it, and given that he's merely the NE correspondent, it was weird coming from him. There is in my mind a possibility that a middle eastern consortium are on the verge of doing some sort of deal with NUFC, and they might not want KK, or KK refused to spend their money.

Where are these rumours? ssn and northern echo, apparently the people that bought man city tried to but newcastle first but ashley didnt want to sell Nothing to do with that. Davig Craig last night: "Newcastle fans may look at Manchester City tonight and feel dissappointed, but I understand that this won't be the last lot of Middle Eastern cash coming into the Premier League this season."

Where are these rumours? David Craig on SSN last night, plus a couple of corporate whispers around this forum today.

There have been a couple of rumours that we are about to secure some Middle Eastern investment of our own. Could this have any bearing on today's events?

We'll call a 5pm press conference, press gather, KK walks in: "Hey everyone, we forgot to say, we've bought Kaka"

Club would have denied it by now. Either something has happenned, or something might happen. Let's pray for the latter.

The club need to confirm or deny this ASAP.