Rich

Yeah I agree.I like his 'head dance move'.I dont know why but he likes to move his head either to the right or to the left repeatedly.Whether it is some disease he's got,Im not sure,but I certainly enjoy it. :laugh:

That was a good post, but Dave is right about the Shepherd bit. We're in for another interesting few weeks here though, I have to admit that if the next manager isn't reinforced with some "proper" money (no nonsense about the cost of sacking Allardyce, etc. or hiring whoever we get) then I'll start to worry. For now I still have faith that Ashley will pour money into this club, especially when it's his own man in charge.

You'd better get used to it, I can't imagine Harry getting better looking over the next 6 months or so he'll be in charge here. By the end of his stint here I'd assume this is exactly how he'd appear, unfortunately .

Can I attend?

Redknapp blowing Mort's socks off seems laughable. That made me emit a hearty chuckle. That phrase is fantastic. Fair play to Oliver for that, at least.

Benjani's done pretty well for them this season, in fairness. And I did say "while at Portsmouth".

Aye, just remembered that and done a bit of digging: Supports Caulkin's theory in tomorrow's Times about him being pissed off at a lack of funds from Gaydamak down there.

I think you've asked the biggest questions there Dave, and I'm delighted to see some potential optimism in Baggio, but I think out of anyone that Redknapp would revel if supplied with the right funds. For as much as the bloke is a Cockney wheeler-dealer, he's signed some fucking decent players when he's been backed with any sort of cash. I'm trying to think of some major flops of his while at Portsmouth, and I'm struggling. EDIT: Bar the funny business with Nugent, of course! I have to add, as well, that I was drooling over them (after I'd shouted and bawled a bit) when they came to SJP. They looked like a hell of a team. My major worry with Redknapp would be the unpopularity of him up here.

What happens if we appoint Harry Redknapp? Is Oliver still right?

Silliness and hope aside, it looks like Harry Redknapp more than anyone right now.

There are some cracking articles in The Times actually, they've all just been uploaded: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article3162601.ece http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article3162638.ece http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article3162607.ece http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article3162606.ece

George Caulkin of The Times seems certain that an approach for Redknapp is imminent.

SkyBet, William Hill and PaddyPower have closed all betting, for what it's worth.

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I'm going to put my knackers on the line here. The whole scenario we've witnessed recently leads me to believe there's something magical happening. It might not be Mourinho, but I'm hoping it won't be as much as a comedown as McClaren, Hughes or Redknapp. Call me crazy, but I want it to be someone of the stature/CV of Mourinho, but if it has to be British then it has to be Shearer... or Keegan.

Another omen, if you want one. In the summer of 2006 I was on holiday again (same place as in the previous year) and I saw Jose Mourinho in Islands of Adventure. One year later, and we're back in Orlando, and this time we see Alan Smith in Downtown Disney, who later joined us. Both of them were literally within a few feet of me. I have never seen any other "football people" while abroad. BELIEVE! Another omen, "Believe" is the name of the killer whale show at SeaWorld, which is also in Orlando. Fuck me, this is magical... JUST LIKE DISNEYWORLD!

In the summer of 2005, on a flight back from a holiday, there was a dirty Smoggie bastard on the plane who I heard say at least 5 times: "MICHAEL OWEN!? He'd never sign for Newcastle... never!" Followed by a scathing laugh at our club having the gall to be in for the best striker English striker (at the time). Thanks to this bitter, toxic bastard, I now believe in the impossible. I believe in Parky.

Too early to pass judgement on the decision, imo.

Alan Shearer

Was 2 the lowest a roll of the Allar-dice ever went?

Just saw this now, and yes Daveed, I'm continuing my crusade. Until Shearer says it himself, while under the influence of a birthday spell by that kid from Liar, Liar, I'm not jumping to any conclusions. It's marvellous on this fence, people should join me.

Go on, hit him with a pillow n'all! You're touching yourself, aren't you?

I was merely telling you which word he thought you had misspelled, as a favour, nothing more.

We might as well get the most experienced possible and bring in that 90-odd year old who helps manage some lower league team. Or bring back Sir Bob.