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Listen man, fair enough if you think you want to boycott the game or whatever, but it's stupid to say that anyone who disagrees isn't loyal or is a 'sheep' or something equally idiotic. Personally, I think blame should be shared between Keegan and the club, I don't have any problem with Ashley at the moment and so I won't be boycotting anything. Baaa!

I'm not worried at all by that article, I hope nobody would expect him to use the Sports Direct AGM to talk about Newcastle - they're completely separate businesses.

Eh? Because you do think that black people are natural born criminals? I don't understand... In areas such as Tottenham, a lot of ethnic minorities live in poor conditions and have to resort to crime to make a living. I don't think any race are more liable to commit crimes, it's just relative to the area that people live in. In London you get thieving cunts and criminals of all ethnicities, North London areas like this have large populations of blacks living below the poverty line and subsequently there are more black criminals. What he said was an observation in a ''non-PC'' manner. If that's what he was thinking when he said that then I'll let him off, but somehow I don't think it was. And if it was he needed to include a few of the explanations you have!

True, but they have a long history of printing racist articles alongside articles criticising other racists. Just another one of the things that makes them evil.

He was doing the job he was hired to do wasn't he? That just didn't include signing players, and he thought it should. Whether or not he knew that from the start is the only real question.

Oh the irony !!! Tell me about it Think he'll get over it pretty quickly though.

I'm looking forward to seeing Xisco if he gets on against Hull. I don't think the Keegan thing will affect him that much to be honest. Will be nice to actually talk about a game again.

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Eh? Because you do think that black people are natural born criminals? I don't understand...

The fact that anyone is reporting Ince as a possible candidate is beyond the realms of farce. I'm as a big a critic of the press as anyone, but this beggars belief even for me.

It wasn't a hierarchy of Ashley, Llambias, Wise, Jimenez and then Keegan though was it? It was more just a division of responsibility, with a team of equally-senior people taking charge of different aspects of the club.

I'm beginning to think Zico might be the best option, not really sure why though!

Wasn't Freddy's favourite way to communicate not spouting shit to whatever tabloid reporter happened to have a tape recorder under the table? I can do without that kind of communication to be honest. Seriously though, I don't remember thinking, 'wow, these guys are so great at communicating with the fans'. The only time I have thought that in recent times is when Chris Mort came in.

Think you might be missing the point - it's the bit where he follows it up by saying "so naturally there is a lot of crime" that does the job!

You're right, even if this mess hadn't ended with Keegan walking away, I couldn't see him being here more than a couple of years - so he was never the long term answer.

Pleased to hear it, as long as that means getting behind the manager as well. Hopefully everyone else in SJP agrees with us.

True, but then aren't rich companies usually successful companies, meaning they are already making a return for the people in charge so they are less likely to want to sell?

This is exactly what I've been thinking. Glad you've been honest about it. Aye.

Good man. Pie and a pint at half time? Some merchandise in Sports Direct before the game?

I'm just hoping that the upside of some people's reactionary attitudes and short term thinking is that they will be caught up in the excitement of a new boss, and therefore get behind the team.

Firstly, that's out of order. (I only post beautifully argued prose - you know that). Secondly, of course I saw Dennis Wise play and I thought he was an odious little cock. I've said as much on here many times. It's just I have the braincells to separate personal dislike of him as a player from how he is doing in his current job.

Me too.

I agree with that whole post Chez, the only thing I can't see is any reason for the hatred towards Dennis Wise either. He was to blame for Keegan going and people have the right to express anger and protest at those to blame. Plus he's replaceable and it would appease many fans. You cant just demand that someone fucks about with 250m worth of their money especially as they have invested personal wealth into the debt scenario for the long term good of his investment. I agree getting rid of him would 'appease many fans', but it doesn't necessarily follow that he is to blame and/or getting rid of him would be the right decision for the club. Let's all admit this, we don't know that he was to blame for Keegan going at all.

This summers influx of south american/spanish speakers is maybe a hint as to where they may be directing their search for a new man. I have a feeling your fears will be realised. Argh! Seriously though, a lot of clubs have used the theory of buying enclaves of particular language speakers or nationalities... I don't think it is a bad thing generally. Except if it leads to Gus Poyet being our manager of course.

I agree with that whole post Chez, the only thing I can't see is any reason for the hatred towards Dennis Wise either.