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back Dennis Wise and the DOF system guaranteed to succeed mackems.gif You're back! I was hoping that you had died in your sleep. Howay man. Dont be saying shit like that That's Baggio for you, though. Matthew showing his immaturity again. Silly boy. Now, now Steve. No need to go calling people by their real first names, now.

It's not just about Keegan, it's about the club having stability. It's interesting people pointing to West Ham because some on here thought we could have been similar in that we could of appointed a new manager and been straight back on track, with the likes of Deschamps, Terim and Zico showing interest we could have moved on instead of now being left in limbo. That was never going to happen though. Not with the cries of "Cockney Mafia Out". Which was the problem, because of that followed Ashley agreeing to go the situation has turned from a problem into a complete disaster. It'll be interesting to see what fans do if Ashley can't find a buyer. They will probably find some way of backing down and pretending they never really wanted to get rid of Ashley and that it's probably best he stays after all. Something along those lines, I should imagine. BTW - Do you not count yourself as one of the "fans"? What's with this dissociative tone you're taking?

It's not just about Keegan, it's about the club having stability. It's interesting people pointing to West Ham because some on here thought we could have been similar in that we could of appointed a new manager and been straight back on track, with the likes of Deschamps, Terim and Zico showing interest we could have moved on instead of now being left in limbo. That was never going to happen though. Not with the cries of "Cockney Mafia Out".

It's not Keegan's return which would determine our status - it's results. Does it necessarily follow that Keegan returning would guarantee better results? We still have the same fractured squad, full of injury-prone, overpaid, selfish, disinterested players and mercenaries and journeymen.

back Dennis Wise and the DOF system guaranteed to succeed mackems.gif You're back! I was hoping that you had died in your sleep. Howay man. Dont be saying shit like that That's Baggio for you, though.

It's a risible failure of both imagination and intellect if you believe Keegan is the only manager in the world who can handle the job. Do you guys really believe this bloke is the f***ing Messiah? Embarrassing. I personally have never called him a Messiah; my opinion that he is more likely to succeed here than most is based on an objective appreciation of his record. The usual emotional response (of 'quitter', 'toys from pram' and so on) given by many on this board doesn't hold water; he is too honest and too principled for many though. This is nonsense. Robin Cook resigned from the cabinet over going into Iraq over his 'principles'. Dont confuse power games at football clubs with big important concepts like principles. Please. Its a joke to do so. It's not nonsense. I take your argument that there may be more important issues of principle but we can all act in accordance with our own principles every day. This may seem mundane to you but integrity is important in most areas of life, not just on the larger, following your example, political stage. Incidentally, I see fewer areas of life where power-games are more prevalent than in politics. There is also an underlying assumption in your remarks that Keegan is involved in the so-called power-games although there is little evidence of that. Keegan is fallible. He is actually human. He is not holy. Please get some perspective. I agree with your first three points. Your final remark is irrelevant. Alright, fair enough. I am perhaps being more than just a bit unfair to you there with the final remark. It's just I've had to revise my opinion of Kevin Keegan in light of recent events, and it's not been easy coming to the realisation that I cannot see his return here as being anything other than detrimental to the overall long-term wellbeing and stature of the club. I'm increasingly thinking what we need is a clean slate - Keegan free.

After recent results can you see us beating Everton away? Spurs are at home to Hull, so its likely to happen. I can see us beating Everton or possibly drawing, and I can also see Hull beating Spurs as well. I hope so, but this being NUFC and all i dont want to think that might happen for a second, we all know how often we get let down. Aye. It's a pisser when folk let you down. Worse when you let yourself down though.

I reckon we should get a win today, or at least a draw. Everton are reeling from their midweek UEFA exit, and they're there for the taking.

After recent results can you see us beating Everton away? Spurs are at home to Hull, so its likely to happen. I can see us beating Everton or possibly drawing, and I can also see Hull beating Spurs as well.

It's a risible failure of both imagination and intellect if you believe Keegan is the only manager in the world who can handle the job. Do you guys really believe this bloke is the f***ing Messiah? Embarrassing. I personally have never called him a Messiah; my opinion that he is more likely to succeed here than most is based on an objective appreciation of his record. The usual emotional response (of 'quitter', 'toys from pram' and so on) given by many on this board doesn't hold water; he is too honest and too principled for many though. This is nonsense. Robin Cook resigned from the cabinet over going into Iraq over his 'principles'. Dont confuse power games at football clubs with big important concepts like principles. Please. Its a joke to do so. It's not nonsense. I take your argument that there may be more important issues of principle but we can all act in accordance with our own principles every day. This may seem mundane to you but integrity is important in most areas of life, not just on the larger, following your example, political stage. Incidentally, I see fewer areas of life where power-games are more prevalent than in politics. There is also an underlying assumption in your remarks that Keegan is involved in the so-called power-games although there is little evidence of that. Keegan is fallible. He is actually human. He is not holy. Please get some perspective.

...and he's training to become a journalist, as well.

ironically for years everyone was saying we had to get the shadow of shearer of our backs and when all comes to all it wasn't him that was the problem. Gentlemen. You're absolutely correct.

Very wise, Robster. Only way to deal with it, really.

I don't see how things are worse than they were just over a week ago. Neither do I, Mick. But melonhead clearly wants to be different - the silly boy.

mackems.gif Any minute now they'll announce that Darren Anderton has been appointed as the new Fitness Coach.

Worse, it'd simply pour petrol on the flames if fans were to chant that. Do it anyway though. Nowt to lose now, is there?

He's a legend/borderline nutter and he takes no fucking shit off any cunt.

It's almost as if there wasn't a thread on this subject already!

Joe's absolutely right to call them what he has. Because it's true. And then again, he's absolutely wrong, because it's not becoming of a manager to act like that. But you've got to admire his passion - true fire in his belly still...and if he can direct some of that fire into the players and gee them up, all well and good. In fact, should Keegan come back, I would loveit if he made Joe Kinnear his no.2 and gave him full-time responsibility for dealing with the press. Get it right up you, you lazy agenda-driven hacks.

David Icke: Pompous deluded arsehole. Good choice of username. Very apt. Twat.

Well, there was no need for him to be so condescending. Bye then.

Fuck off you rude cunt.

Maybe Shearer doesn't fancy the prospect of being shouted out of the job by the Mong Boo Boys, before he gets a chance to prove himself. It's hardly an appetising prospect for any Geordie to know they'd be on a hit list if they failed to beat every other team by ten goals.

"We need a proven manager more than ever now"? Was Keegan "proven" when he became manager? Anyone who thinks Shearer isn't "good enough" for us needs to give their heads a shake. He's got it in him, there's no doubt in my mind about him. He made Roeder look good. He would be inspirational. And he wouldn't do it until the set up above and below him was right. But since we're on course to be sold down the river to the first Nigerian gangster to cough up the ransom, all of this is just pipe dreams.

Fuck off. Shearer is way too good for this fucking disgraceful shambles currently masquerading as Newcastle United Football Club. Way too good.