Kasper

Shefki Kuqi (Crystal Palace)

Ahhh so that explains why he hasnt been as good recently as at the start of the season....not!

That's the whole point indi is trying to make. There is no evidence in either direction and that's a big gamble to take when we're clearly "in the shit" and need a serious rebuilding - why not give that job to someone with a proven track record? Exactly. If you suggest we start picking managers based on what they HAVENT done instead of HAVE done then I'm putting my name in the hat too. Could use the extra money! Although I also agree with the point that we have to get the messiah stuff over with...

Agree, have quite a few reservations / doubts about an inexperienced manager cutting his managerial teeth in a very tough league to get out of with what will be a totally overhauled club in terms of players and back-up staff. Love Shearer but should we not get off to a decent start things could get a bit awkward. He will need a solid and experienced bunch around him to assist and back his decision making or it could be the 'heart rather than the head' syndrome; we all want Alan to succeed but hasn't anyone else got just the slightest niggling doubt in their mind?! I think there is something seriously wrong with anyone who doesn't have atleast a slight niggling doubt in their mind.

So what are the good skills that people see making him a good manager and what signs of those skills do you think we have seen so far? Expecting "fuck off" but im seriously interested to hear. I'm not decided on him at all yet. I love him and in a way I'd like to take the risk and see what happens if he gets it full time, with resources and time. But so far he hasn't really shown anything to make me say "we have to keep him!". We havent improved under him. I really thought he could get the players fired up but that just hasnt happened at all. And when I think of the skills that could make him a good manager, motivation of the players for some reason is the first thing that comes to mind. You'd think he has the character to do that. And "no one could get them fired up" doesnt really cut it for me sorry

What are you on about for fuck sake It's like saying it was Shearer's job to transorm a bunch of dead donkeys into race horses. Jose Mourinho would not have kept us up in the time he had. I disagree

What are you on about for fuck sake Why do you think he was hired? Because he was the only one who could potentially motivate the players with his personality, experience as a player and legendary status. Did the players look motivated to you? Did they look like they gave a shit? It's true that we were in deep shit already when he was hired but fact is he failed. Maybe harsh but true Don't really blame him for the tactics because that was probably Dowie's job....

So now we know he can't really motivate a team to perform better. And he isnt too impressive with tactical choices (although I reckon Dowie was taking care of that stuff) Now he has to wheel and deal in the market and build a team...without any experience...scary

Most of all Shearer's job was to motivate these fuckers...and sad to say he failed to do that

*rubs*

Jenas

Come on LDV!

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Just a huge banner saying "EPIC FAIL" would be great. Doesn't need any pics

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Get theee fuck iiinnnn. Although we have Pool-Spurs on Sport1. Hyypiä getting a game probs....

WE ARE.....MAR......NEWCASTLE!!!!

Was a foul like. But heyho lets just concentrate on how badly we're being treated by the refs, the rules, the weather etc

Arsenal and Bolton to win...safe!

Not very confident. We could find the space to get forward against Boro easily because a) they are shite b) they had to win too. I can see it being like vs Pompey. Us holding the ball but not getting through.

Errr im not great at this but: http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2128/050613jacksonbabyvmed3p.jpg

Not that loaded sorry Kasper Out of the two I brought where should I sit>? Swap at HT

I'll buy the ticket if you pay for my flights