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There's always an idiot that may do something like that. But that doesn't mean the rest will behave like that. Fact is there are some nutters out there that will do anyway to get some attention. Similarly, don't you think Wise will also have a similar concern now

Thats just playing the sympathy card Sympathy card? It's the f***ing truth. He underestimated the Keegan effect. Of course he will not be able to watch football in SJP with his family. He made a mistake, he admitted it, no one got hurt, let's move on.

Thats just playing the sympathy card Sympathy card? It's the f***ing truth. He underestimated the Keegan effect. Of course he will not be able to watch football in SJP. He made a mistake, he admitted it, no one got hurt, let's move on

Thats just playing the sympathy card

Unlike the Ruskie and the Arabs who made their money from oil in the ground, MA had to work for his money. Of course he wouldn't want it to splash it away. The oil tycoons have more money than they can ever hope to spend and then more. So it was never a fair comparison. Hope the next owners have got money leaking everywhere and not just an ordinary billionaire who earned it the hard way

Because he was trying his hardest to make things work and to make the fans happy? Probably didn't expect the amount of hatred that the fans generated and thought by issuing a few "FACT" statements, the crowd will turn against Keegan. This underestimation of the powers of Keegan was his single biggest mistake in this whole drama

Does anyone think he already have some potential buyers sussed out? Having said publicly he would sell is probably just to stop the noise and anger. I agree with some of the points raised earlier - why now and not last week?

Not to mention no manager will dare to take the job knowing that the current owner is looking to sell out and who knows what the new owner has in mind. Bring back Keegan and solve all the problems

Similar report from Journal today.... http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/09/09/indian-group-dismiss-united-reports-61634-21705997/ So there is still hope that MA will sell the club soon

Not coming down to the local fan club doesn't mean he's not the real deal. Frankly, local fan clubs are just another reason for gathering to drinks and shout mutual abuse at common enemies so I won't read too much into it. As long as someone else buys out MA and group, I'm behind them.

Can you provide more details? A one liner is of no use and how reliable is your source. Suddenly Singapore has come to the forefront with Profitable Group and now Ambani thru a Singapore source. Go on lad, tell us what else did the Singaporean Taxi driver tell you?

Well said. :clap: A large part of Newcastle has died with this this latest episode ....just when I was hopeful once again, the dream has died yet another premature death

The next Manager will have to be someone who is comfortable with operating under the current system with others signing up or selling players. He will be strictly a coach only. I doubt any of the current lot of British managers will accept this European concept so it will pretty much be a European coach used to this. Then again, this is NUFC. Who knows what will happed next. Since we are already such a comedy club, we might as well bring in Steve Maclaren. If he can speak Dutch accented English to suit his new audience, I'm sure he has no problems fitting in with the Newcastle United Circus.

Keegan waited to see if there he could indeed bring in his own choice of signings. But when the Board tried to sell his players without his knowledge at the final day of the window. It was the straw that broke the camel's back. By resigning now, he was signaling to all that he tried to work within the system but alas he can do no more and resigned at earliest possible moment rather than participate further in this charade, lest others accuse him later of not leaving earlier like you are doing now

Have we got the full set of randomly made up opposite possible theories yet? We must be getting close now Anything is possible at Newcastle. Who would have imagine this situation just a few days ago. All focus was on signing new players and who the WOW signing was and now this.......who knows what comes next

Another take on situation .... 1. Ashley is tired of all these and want to sell out and currently in discussions with potential buyers 2. MA knows that since he is leaving and KK is really who the fans want, is letting this simmer, without KK resigning OR new owners want KK as manager and promised to fund his purchases 3. Once price has been agreed between MA & new owners, all will be revealed. this is getting fun .....

Since we are just blindly playing the blame game without knowing all the facts...why not introduce Fat Sam into the equation. Afterall, he signed Smith and Barton. If not for his horrible signings, all these wouldn't have happened

What do you expect Keegan to come out and say? That the Board has undermined him and kicked him around? Wouldn't that be more damaging to the club as a whole? If indeed there has been 2 heated days of arguments, emotions will be highly charged and its not good for anyone to make public comments or face the press or it may just blow up further. And finally, did you consider that Keegan could be keeping his silence on this as he has been instructed not to comment further until the Board decides what they want to do next?

Well put. If indeed KK leaves, a large part of my interest will die off. Let me clarify that I've been following the fortunes of my beloved NUFC since 1974 from a far, Keegan's three comings have made it a whole new experience. I remember the dross of the 1980s and the old 2nd Division and from recent times, the BSA era. Whilst I still followed the fortunes during these lean years, it was more out of loyalty and a matter of having a club to follow rather than real fervour and interest that only Keegan can generate. Keegan is one of the most charismatic figures in Football and one can't help but be swept along by his enthusiasm and belief. I have been so excited that this season will be one of great expectations as Keegan has really instilled a sense of hope but if he walks, I will really find it hard to have the same level of interest. I just don't see any manager out there that can have the same impact on NUFC as Keegan. He really is a one-off and whilst I don't expect him to stay on forever, leaving under such circumstances will be just too much for me.

After all the final day transfers have been sorted, there's still always the possibly of signing some "out of contract" players, if required, as cover.Believe Diatta came in via this route last season and didn't Bernard do likewise some seasons ago. Not saying this is the best option but the reality is plans don't always work according to what we want. Agree fully with the "Let's get on with the season" sentiment.

Didn't Barton have a tough time in Liverpool area and to go back to the same area is asking for trouble indeed

Bassedas was a.k.a. The Steering Wheel. Which part of the car is Gonzalez?

I thought he was having a go at Nasri first then Gallas got involved before Eboue put his arms on Keegan's back and walked with him down the tunnels

Saying out intersting? Hes on in a minute with the pre match. He was on the pitch walking around looking at the floor shaking his head and talking to himself without anyone there lol He's probably wearing one of the Blue Tooth ear piece and communicating with Wise on latest signings