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It isn't reported anywhere else so i think/hope so.

Difficult to say, would depend on if we think he could keep us in the premier league, which at this moment is a no.

I dont believe it would be an improvement at all. I don't see any redeeming qualities in Hughton that suggest he's ready to manage this team to anything but abject failure and humiliation, so I'll assume you're just making a comparison between Kinnear and O'Leary. For me, Kinnears health is always going to be a problem but more than that I don't think he's that good of a manager. O'Leary had a lot to spend at Leeds, fine, but not so much at Aston Villa, and I think did well enough for both clubs considering. Not my first choice by any stretch but in what ways do you feel Kinnear, or, God help me, Hughton is a better manager? Isn't he saying O'Leary would be better?

Wonder if Ashley would give him money to spend, and how much?

Gutted that we haven't been taken over. But We knew if Ashley stayed Shearer wouldn't get the job, and O'leary is better than Kinnear and Hughton, i think.

A surprisingly good match. Pretty decent, and if we could make one or two signings in the right area then we could have a good season, providing we get a proper manager.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/8192035.stm

So that is saying he doesn't have backers yet, which goes against everything already reported. Would think Moat would at least have some insurances of possible backers before even thinking about taking over.

Either way we should find out this week, there has still be no denial by Moat, which is still good news. Still wouldn't be surprised to be in this situation next week.

Any link, or did you buy the paper?

Seems from the reports in the papers, Ashley will deicide when he gets back from holiday, whether or not to accept Moat's bid, which Harris clearly thinks he should, or to take the club off the market and appoint a rubbish manager.

David O'leary FFS

Cox on the bench for WBA.

You sure?

If Barton is ok to be on the bench, he may should have just started.

Derby 2-1 Peterborough.

Peterborough equalize.

West Brom team?

With the sudden burst of players leaving, after nothing for months, surely something is happening at the club with regards to a takeover. But it could mean Ashley is staying, rather than we are close to a takeover.

No denial, but no concrete news and it seems not much further along. Ah well maybe next week?

What time do the boro kick off?

Really excited, even though we are crap, its important to remember that so are they.

Brunt and Morrison doubtful for WBA.

Another nothing article from the chronicle. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/08/07/newcastle-united-talks-expected-to-drag-on-72703-24341700/

I can't wait for this game.