Mr Logic

I had a feeling it might be Everton he has agreed to join when I woke up this morning, this thread is certainly funny if Smith is not coming near us.

If it is Smith I think he'll prove to be a valuable addition to the squad. Surprised at the amount of negativity from some people which seems more prejudice than reason. Doubt you'll see Smiths head dropping in a game and starting to walk dejectedly round the pitch like Dyer did on occasion. Nor will he fall asleep on the goal line defending a corner. I'm sure he will contribute more to the team results over a season than Dyer ever did.

The new regime will have a more relaxed view I think, or they should do as in my opinion it's in their interests to generate as much publicity/enthusiasm for the club as possible. These streams are the most contentious but the quality is so poor that only the financially challenged choose that option. Anyone who can afford it will already be signed up to their chosen provider such as Sky or Setanta. Football has been priced out of the range of some people. To try and deny them any access to images and or poor quality clips of action is self-defeating. They should encourage it. One site I know that specialises in providing links to streams are of the opinion that links are definitely not illegal anyway. It's just a signpost. Hardcore media barons may view that differently and I don't expect this site to change it's stance without some advice but it is something that should perhaps be brought up at the upcoming fan representatives and board meeting. In a way that is as coherent and appealing as possible.

If the powers that be, the new board, recognise the psychological effect a noisy passionate support can have on both the opposition and the home team then they would do their utmost to try and improve the situation. The current ground at times can seem almost passionless compared to times in the past and I'm quite sure the periods of almost total silence are even more disconcerting to the players than when a few boos ring out. As with anything there is no one factor that causes a problem or forms a solution. But exciting football coupled with dedicated singing sections (standing?) in lower tiers of the ground would go along way to improving the situation.

If he's on 60k a week now how much will it cost us to 'buy' that clause?

.....Dyer has been found to have thrown eggs at his own house in an effort to justify his exit from Newcastle United Football Club, the facts came to light when it was discovered he had enlisted the help of Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins. Apparently a car backfire startled the Nigerian and he took of down the road dropping eggs as he went. Police followed the trail of yolks and Obafemi felt obliged to admit to his part in the affair....

That's true, they should learn to communicate together without using the media. FYP.

That's true, they should learn to communicate without the media. Nobodys saying that Mick, however if you're going to come out and say "I'll get the quantity but I'm not sure about the quality" then you've got to expect fans to be worried about the players coming in. Perhaps people have been spoilt by all of the cash spent by the old board? The bold bit was the strangest thing to say. It sent out all the wrong vibes - including to the players he will be signing assuming they hear/read about them. Quite bizzare.

Just read the article and I think it's garbage they've cut and pasted from another source, forgetting to delete the Zoggy bits. Only quotes are regarding the Korean.

Smith as DM anyone?

I remember hoping Souness would be hauled up on assault charges at the time, Bellamy was, or could be, an odious little gob at times but he brought a lot to the team and getting rid due to a purely personal clash was, for me, the height of Souness's ineptitude. There was quite a few rumours regarding Shearers position in the whole thing, (backing Souness and disliking Bellamy), but if he couldn't see how much Bellamy contributed to his own declining game and the team as a whole then I have doubts he'll ever make it as a manager anywhere outside the lower leagues.

If that's nailed on does it also mean Dyer is gone I wonder.

I like to be as optimistic as the next guy, but an injury to Taylor or Rozenhal quickly makes it all look a bit bleak - despite all the other ticks a decent defence is still missing. We can most likely tick it next week or 10 days though.

Loads of people would have taken it the wrong way, never mind they can all start quoting me on other message boards across the country and we'll see which paper runs with the exclusive first.

So he's resigning then? (damn, that was a quick deletion!)

Be nice to see Mort take out some legal issue with the Independent if this is an utter fabrication. Trouble is when papers do issue apologies and retractions hardly anyone ever notices them buried on page 34 or wherever, but the main story always sticks in their minds.

Until I hear he's having a medical I'm going to continue assuming there's nothing to this. Could do with three or four defenders if your reading Mort.

Now he's gone I'd be very happy if he just shuts-up. Betrayed by his friends, Owens contract, etc. etc. Wonder if Mort can get a tongue restraining order on him?

Yet another made-up paper story gets N-O in a 5 page argument.

Just caught up to this thread and voted 'Nay'. Very bad idea. The fact that 96 have voted 'Yay' is very disturbing. He had a lot of the attributes you would want in a (coach)/manager but not a DOF. Roeder would make a considerably better DOF than Keegan.

3rd last post in THIS thread Gemmill

A long but worthwhile read as it lets you see a little more about who Ashley is and how he operates. Even if he took the club over on a whim (very doubtful) or as a hobby (also unlikely) the guy lives and breathes to be successful. We, as a club, should do alright out of it in terms of on the field results. And those that made a few grand selling Newcastle Utd. shares to him should probably go and buy Sports Direct shares with the money.

It is a good question, and after reading all the options I had to go for mental illness.