Teasy

Really?, I had no idea they did that.

That's happened a few times already. They'll probably be back up shortly. I'm sure it will have happened with Redknapp since he was very close to becoming the new manager, but I didn't think it'd happened since. How many times have th bookies done this so far?, just a few or loads?

Serously, Ladbrokes don't seem to be taking bets on this anymore, neither do Skybet and about half of the others. They're all closing there books..

Is it just me or have many booklies just stopped taking bets on this?

Will he also get them to the Champions League final? EDIT: Well beaten by hindu times.

Moncur hasn't got a fucking clue what he's on about.

Which has what to do with Football management?

Tbf, he's only had one real job. The other one was a mickey mouse one in which anyone could have succeeded (bringing Juve back up). It's an ambitious move and has come out of nowhere but I don't see much difference between him and Shearer. He'll know more about football in general because of his international and club experience but Shearer will get more time from our fans. I wonder why they've gone for him and not Shearer Really?? They started on minus 10 points wasn't it? Plus I'm sure quite a few of there best players left as well, yet they still finished top.

Bollocks until Houllier actually says it himself.

Bloody hell, they must have heard something..

What a bizarrely specific time that is

Did he seriously say that??

Oh no I've been found out, yes I admit it, I did it!.. I clicked the wrong quote link, and it took me a whole 30 seconds to correct it! This debacle has shamed me horribly

I'd say the one interesting thing in that whole load of waffle was his claim that he spoke to Redknapp and most of the conversation was about what he was going to do at Newcastle when he arrived. If true it shows that Mort/Ashley had every reason to believe they had Redknapp sewn up when they sacked Allardyce. Of course Anal might just be spouting shit to try to explain why the early edition of the Chronicle claimed Redknapp was our knew manager hours before it was made public that he was staying at Portsmouth..

Nobody's said anything about being happy because we did ok in the first half, get a grip, read people's posts, and calm down.

Have to agree that goal was Given's fault. Cacapa shouldn't really have passed it to Enrique there, but the ball back to Given was fine and he should have been able to clear it. Though I have to add that even though I hold Given responsible for that goal I don't subscribe to the idea some have that he was at fault for just about everything in the game and should be sold

Why have you taken Hiddink out of the poll?

Have a listen to yourself you extremely pathetic ungrateful individual. Your getting off on slagging off a man who turned Newcastle United around from a sinking ship of 17th to 3rd, 4th, 5th Champions League football and consistent European football qualification managed Newcastle United to its best EVER points total of 71 points in our Premiership history joint with Keegan's 71 points that came 2nd not only that but a man that loved this club more then anyone I mean the man is 74 years old where was he last Tuesday night at Newcastle United's reserve game his love for our club despite how he has treated him is quite unbelievable. I don't know where the f**k have you been for the last 5 years? and where the f**k were you during the 5 years before Sir Bobby Robson? But I suggest you go get some perspective before spouting your mouth off. One thing is for sure you will be waiting a VERY LONG TIME till Newcastle United hit the heights of Sir Bobby Robson's 3rd, 4th, 5th and consistent European football again a very very long time. Agreed, it amazes me how anyone can shrug off Robsons time here as ok.. f****** bizarre it really is, from nowhere to 4th in two years and then 3rd and 5th in the other seasons, we can only dream of that now. Another bizarre thing are some of the comments on Enrique in this thread, the only thing that hasn't looked very good so far about the lad is his distribution (even that seems to be improving), but his pace, strength and general awareness of what he needs to do defensively looks excellent. He was out-muscling Rooney and just bullying Ronaldo every time they tried to beat him.

I agree, if a top foreign coach is available then get him. But if its a choice between Keegan/Shearer or any of the current no hoper British managers available then go for Keegan/Shearer.

Spurs tried to get Redknapp before they settled on Ramos and he turned them down as well. Also Ramos has proven f*** all in the Premiership so far so why so many people obsess over him I'll never understand. People were saying the same thing about Jol a couple of years ago "We should have gotten Jol before Spurs", now most wouldn't want him near out side.. some people really need to learn to stop being swept away by hype.

And for a minute there, I was beginning to feel ever so slightly empathetic with the man. But then he had to go and say that... Do you not think he was right though? It wasnt if he bunged Torino, Blackburn & Southampton above us. Well I don't agree with him, but its not a totally outlandish opinion I suppose. He is a massive wanker either way though

Better than being Dr Pangloss. As the Finchmeister once said, Voltaire can suck on my balls

Sorry but the timing and content are spot on, people are wondering what is going on and I think he's explained what he wants and to a certain degree he's also saying that he's not just going to sit and watch, he's also going to invest his time and effort as well as his money. We've had false promises before so I can understand why people are sceptical but Ashley and Mort deserve a chance to show what they can do before people start having a go at them. Agreed. Just yesterday some on here were having a go at him for not being involved, now he let's us know his thoughts and plans, and it's "bad-timing". He can't win. Plans What plans are those? He didn't say what he planned, just what he hoped would happen as a result of his 'plans'. Operation back Sam for five-months. Operation get Harry Phase 3 - Operation 'Harry's snubbed us, now what are we going to do, Chris?' Phase 4 - Operation 'Lets call Alan Oliver, he seems to have all the contacts, Mike.' Phase 5 - Lets call that depressing SSR bloke, he seems to know more about what I want then I do, even though he's a self pitying whiner

Of course I'm desperate for a trophy, I'm shocked at most of the responses here to be honest. How many times have any of you had a argument with another Football fan and had nothing to say when they say "yeah but you lot still haven't won nowt since the 60's and you never will again". We need a f****** trophy, after that I don't care, great exciting Football, high finishes and Champions League will take priority AFTER we win something for once! So never again can any idiot use that argument. If the question is do I realistically think it will happen in the next season or so. No of course not, we'll need to improve first and start finishing higher up the league and playing much better first. But winning a trophy is definitely my priority, just one, then I can relax

Sorry, but your starting to make me feel miserable with the constant negativity.