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Playing devils advocate................................ is Houlliers footballing style what we are looking for?

A little birdy told me that the only reason Redknapp was approached first is due to the fact he has a clause in his contract which allows him to discuss terms with a club without having to get permission from Pompy. It was made clear to him he was one of a number of candidates but when he turned around and told Mort he wanted to commute too and from the south daily he was told in no uncertain terms to f*** off. This sounds more realistic than any of the tripe being touted in the media.

I'd like to point out that we aren't aiming for what we used to be. When Keegan was here last time we were after title, therefore the expectation (position wise) will be far less. Right now we are looking for UEFA cup football and upwards, something which i believed to be absolutely realistic should Keegan be rehired as manager (something i'm not particularly in support of).

I must say i was impressed by Graham Forrester who was just on SSN. Talked alot of sense.

I might be naive but i've never seen Fergi as a "this is how i want us to play" kind of manager. I think he has a huge emphasis on attacking football sure but no specific type. Back in the day he use the abilty of Giggs and Beckham on the wings to whip the ball in (not too dis-similar to keegan), now however he's got dribblers in his side Ronaldo, Nani etc. I don't think it's a intended choice. I believe he just buys players he knows to be good and plays them in a way that will suit them. IF Keegan returned, i see absolutely no reason why he would NEED to change his style. Attacking is always going to be more benifical to Newcastle United.

I have to be honest, hearing Bez talk certainly re-kindle a few memories.

Probably just made up, as seems to be the fashion. It sure looked like Keegan. Haha

Like i mentioned earlier, i'd sooner have someone like John carver alongside Shearer. I think Shearers inexperiance would be a risk, although not a massive one. The risk would be further shortened by having someone like Carver by his side. He knows the assitant managers role, has been alongside SBR for a long time and is someone that Shearer and the fans know and trust somewhat. He also knows the club and i imagine would have a fair idea of what the fans want. Shearer may see Keegan as more of a threat than a mentor, which would not be good for the club.

SSN are doing about us every 10mins. Their really isn't alot else going on today.

Suggests noone has a clue who the new man will be. I'll take a stab in the dark and say it will be Hughes though.

I would rather he didn't become our new manager. However, i would be in favour of him assisting Shearer. On the other hand after all said and done i'd take Keegan as manger over the likes of Hughes, Redknapp, Coppell anyday of the week.

I'd be up for a Shearer with an experianced man alongside him. For me it would be John Carver for various reasons.

I have a horrible feeling it will be Hughes or someone just as average.

Aye the media scramble will start all over again with Hughes.

Just wait for the media to start banging on about Hughes just like they did with Redknapp. I think Shearer will get the job.

The same Shearer whos never managed before and Keegan who claims not to have watched a match since leaving man city? Lets Get Les Ferdinand, Rob Lee and John Beresford in on the act too!! I think he's imlpying they are average mate.

TBF it's his choice if he constanly wants new jobs a different clubs. He's been a success at almost everyone of them and has probably had more experiances than any other footballer in the world. His brother is a greedy little bastard though.

Looks sadly like it is redknapp. Notice they claimed we were in support of his appointment then panned to newcastle fans outside st james who just said "i supported allardyce and i wasn't happy with his appointment". SSN have gone down in my estimation. This is one of the worst appointments i've ever witnessed.

If we get Redknapp i will cry.

I say this all most everytime but this time it's going to to take some effort. Arry's an average manager, no two ways about it.

if it means not getting redknapp i would take jol but that is desperation stuff.

Me neither. If you had asked me before he'd been sacked whcich few managers will be linked with the job strongest i would have said Redknapp, Hughes and Pearce. TBH Noone knows anything, it's pure speculation.

Between now and Man Utd we will be stongly linked with a foreign coach and that will be the one we will get but they won't be confirmed until mid next week. Is what i think.

Does anyone believe that Ashley/Mort have not made a move on a manager, so little as an enquiry? This would in my mind rule any possibility of it being Redknapp because he says he hasn't had any contact. Hughes is a possibility but i can't see it.

Wait, what? Referring to Ramos and his impact at Spurs. It's no surprise they are looking the part under Ramos. Ashley will have taken note. Yeah, I was well aware that you were referring to Ramos' arrival at Spurs, I just fail to see how he's been an 'instant success'. He's done a good job since taking over there, as long as you disregard the small matter of the organistion of defence at set pieces. Footballs all about opinion. In my opinion (as much as i hate to say it) i think Spurs are looking a class act under Ramos and will only improve. If you disagree, thats fair enough but i think it will have influenced Ashley. On the subject, Kemsley has almost confirmed that Ashley will have someone lined up.