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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

This could possibly be Shola's last ever game for us and hopefully this could inspire him to sign off his Toon career by playing the game of his life & leading us to victory

Firstly, I'm a huge Keegan fan. But isn't he pushing the "no deadwood" line when we have Shola & possibly Smith around. Deadwood that has been shifted included Carr & Babarayo....

it wont be Sendoros http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/08/26/SOCCER_Senderos.html

Might be the first meeting in a while that all of them will be at together (Wise, Jimenez, Vetere, Keegan and Ashley). Seems Vetere and Jimenez have been scouting players and obviously KK has been busy with the first-team. The meeting will probably be about transfers ie. Vetere, Jimenez and Wise discuss potential purchases with Keegan and finalise the choices (eg. Saviola first choice, Derdiyok second choice etc.) and then transfer team go off and have 4 days to complete the deals. Do you really think we can sign players we want in just 4 days when we had a whole summer. Granted that many deals are only possible when clubs sign replacements etc but it really brings to mind the old cliche ....work expands to fill time available .....

If they are really serious about potential signings, why couldn't they have met earlier like 2 weeks or more ago. Why leave it till last Wed before window close. Unless the new signings are already done and dusted and just waiting for the WOW signing

We're not the only ones that emphasize greatly on fitness. No surprise that brawny teams with limited talent coached by Megson will have to depend greatly on outrunning the opponents . http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/bolton/article4493273.ece

Why so?

Another great video on Youtube with Spider Theme song as background music by Abertoon *Because we don't allow Youtube clips on here. Brand new rule.*