Kanji

This sort of obstacle shouldn't affect the players too much....if they are professionals...I'd like to thinnk the older ones on the squad will describe that to the younger and newer lads. I'd like to think the Givens, the Tayls, the Butts and Geremis will explain that they've seen tough situations like this before. Sulking and demanding a leave is an easy way out. While they remain loyal to KK and were loving working with him - as professional footballers they need to not let the younger and newer members think too hard on it. In my opinion, a strong leader, a strong captain or an old head who is respected can rally the troops and tell them to fight on and proove to the naysayers, play for KK's honor, play for hte new manager coming in, play for the loyal supporters or whatever reason they want to use. Where's Big Al, Speedo, or Rob Lee when you need them? If the lads on the squad are so upset about KK leaving and want to leave as well, I guess I can understand that. But if KK had a chance to talk to them one more time, I would imagine he would tell them to play their socks off, play for the fans, and prove to the board and anyone else that this club's playing staff is United. KK may have been their leader, and that the players are playing for him - but in reality, they are playing for the Toon Army and the supporters of the club. God I wish Big Al was around sometimes, his presence in that dressing room - I would see him being hurt by the departure of KK... My inspirational romantic part of me is still speaking - sorry lads if what I wrote isn't as composed as it can be. Random thoughts at the office today.

Hats off to him. I wish him all the best - Ticks all the right boxes as far as attitude goes and from waht all the Depor supporters have been saying. He's no primadonna sulk... His statement about how a year ago he was playing in the Segundo on loan and now hes at a Premiership club with massive support - I hope he bangs the goals in from the start.

Shearer is the only manager that make me happy again, the romantic in me is talking. And I just know that won't happen. I don't even know what to say about who I want as manager, it has not sunk in that KK is gone. Still a bad dream I guess

What really makes me angry is all the press laugh-about. I'd be first to say I've not once laughed at another club's sacking/resigning of a manager. Its football, its a job, and its what happens to all clubs. But what really irks me will be some of the coverage across seas, notably in America on Fox Soccer Channel - that horrible show will once again say "The club is a laughing stock" and poke the usual jokes about us. Well, you know what? Maybe it is funny to the outside person, but I'd like to see this happen to their beloved clubs. I'd like to see how they would feel for years we have been part of this roller coaster of highs and lows, and when we are high we're kicked down and when we are low we are stomped further down. I'd love to see some of these pundits put in the same boat as us for a few years. F Them. Despite this heartbreaking news, I will always support and love this club. Maybe not the men who run it, but my respect what the club stands for, the players, and you lot will never falter. Howay KK, You will always be a legend in my eyes.

god, please no - say it ain't so.

Gonzo - Guthrie/Butt/Barton - Jonas ----------Owen------------ -------Xisco---Oba-------- I'd imagine Gonzo/Butt/Barton/Guthrie will all be vying for that one side and the center role. I can also Geremi looking to get into the fold as well. But like everyone else, we know F all about this lad until we see him play. I am very very very excited to see how we line up in our next few matches when Owen and Oba are fit with Xisco and Gonzo in the team.

Clear levels of job description that can't be manipulated by the press. Its a sad day that the media can manipulate such bull and morph a man's job into something its not. sickens me. I think it could work given clear indication of the roles and boundaries. and sadly, it would almost need to be stated at the announcement what the DoF would be there for and who he answers to. Thats the only way it would work for me. Any unanswered questions is instant material for the snakes who write in the papers.

I'm of Indian heritage... Cracks me up all these random Indian jokes like Tim Curry, Tim Rice... Anyway, in my head it would be pretty cool that the club I've loved my whole life would now be owned by an Indian... But i'm not so sure I'd like that unless we heard reassurances of what he wanted. Ie: Keegan to remain as Manager, Keegan to get warchest and sole say on transfers etc. Current scouting team to exist but answer to Keegan only. Thats stuff for dreams though...

I've been trying to not comment b/c I know nothing other than whats posted on the board and other websites.... But i'm all the way out in Orlando, FL sitting at my desk at work with my stomach in knots over this. I'll never lose my love for the club no matter what happens... But i'm worried as hell about the future. I won't lie.

The negativity makes me sick. All I see on here is everyone calling each other morons, c***ts, etc. Take a step back and think for second people - we are Newcastle United - lets act like it for once. The piss taking on eachother is terrible. Howay the Lads

maybe hes our holding midfielder we need. a Strong, tough as nails kind of lad who is defensive minded....

F'ng love KK - I guess people forget how well he knows the supporters hang on by every word, report, news and rumor. He knew very well that people would be aghast by the selling of Milner and that we would all be deathly afraid of not getting anyone else in. So, when the time was right. They announced the sale, and KK also wanted everyone to know the club isn't daft, the club isn't going to sit around and not try to sign quality. He made it be known to us that they are working on 4-5 players, with 2 of them potentially close to be done. Keep the faith people, heres to hoping things work out for us. Roll on Monday as they say - its going to be one hell of a roller coaster.

Its so common sense - But we all know KK understands the squad is small, and so do the recruitment men. I trust KK, he knows what he needs and what the calibre of player is required. If the player is not avail, and we don't sign anyone, then I know KK will sort out what needs to be done after. The man isn't oblivious to what is needed - but he also, won't dare sign someone who wouldn't wear the shirt with pride. He wouldn't stand for that. I trust him, always have and always will. Like someone else wrote on here....IN KEEGAN WE TRUST.

Gave us supportors who live outside the UK a chance to follow the matches on the tele mate!

this is the stuff that makes me mad....obviously when a player fails a medical, i imagine it puts off any potential buyers

how is that a natural reaction? seems so awkward....haha. God i love Jonas.

wasn't everyone ranting and raving about Bassong's aerial ability? Colo is supposed to be (and what I saw from Man Utd) a rock solid defender in the air. TopToon, not having a go at you - but you mentioned Stevey Taylor being the best defensive header of the ball - and I would venture to say not many people here will agree with you on that. I'd say currently Colo (from what I seen) and Bassong (from the friendlies) looked miles better in the air than young Taylor. I'd also venture to say Habib Beye is pretty solid as well. But regardless, you do raise the height issue - but like others have said - if anyone should be worried, it should be their defenders - with our pace and counter ability - they need to be worried.

me too

Mallorcagate - ala Nixon and Watergate. Lets send some people into the offices and nab the damn registration from their files.

Good idea. Can we credit this to me too? Something along the lines of "Coloccini wears number 2 - We wouldn't have known if it wasn;t for the awesome Hindu Times" Nice spot Hindu Times - makes me chuckle. I'm sure its all wrapped up and I'd imagine we are just holding off b/c we don't give a F to annouce - Ashley's shirt was enough confirmation, a middle-finger to the press kind of annoucement.

how about the goal at Basel? i think hes a terrible player these days, and when i see him play i cringe - but there were times he saved our arse badly in matches. ill always respect him for that.

aye, we'd be top. (only joking of course)

one of the best posts i've ever read on this forum.

Sir Bobby you are a legend.

KK said he wouldn't play in either game. Cheers, thanks. So he just travelled in the squad then.