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This. something about the douglas story just doesn't ring true. even if Kinnear hadn't heard of him, you would have thought out of respect for carr he would listened to why he thought he would be perfect for us, and he would have watched a few dvd's......then again it is JFK we're talking about. Ashley loves his free transfers.

not easy to find a better scout, but a better manager/coach wouldn't be hard to spot.

no quotes. you would have that his agent(s) would have had plenty to say.

Newcastle want Joe Kinnear to end "horrible" power struggle between Alan Pardew and scout Graham Carr 20 Jun 2013 22:30 Ashley hopes controversial, combative new director of football can make peace as manager and chief talent-spotter feud over signings Referee! Can Kinnear stop Pardew and Carr "stabbing each other in the back"? Referee! Can Kinnear stop Pardew and Carr "stabbing each other in the back"? Getty Joe Kinnear has been brought to Newcastle United to bang heads together and end a feud between manager Alan Pardew and his chief scout, Graham Carr. Pardew and Carr have been at odds for months, and there have been disagreements over the Magpies' past and future signings. Now Kinnear, a man ironically renowned for his confrontational style and ability to divide opinion, has been parachuted into the internal battle as all-powerful referee and peace-maker. The Geordies' owner, sportswear tycoon Mike Ashley, wanted to introduce a trusted outside figure in a bid to snuff out the damaging power struggle. Pardew has complained that some of the players landed by Carr have not been good enough - a view the latter hotly disputes. For example, midfielder Vurnon Anita was signed for £5.6million from Ajax last summer, but has not been trusted with a long run in the side. Newcastle United Tangled web: Pardew is involved in "frightening" battle of wills Newcastle Utd via Getty There has also been doubt about the best position for France international Moussa Sissoko. He has been played as an attacking midfielder or on the right wing, but could be more influential as a holding midfielder. Carr has championed the policy of buying up young, foreign talent, but Pardew now wants to balance that with a couple of experienced new stars. Success stories from Carr's approach include bargain signings Hatem Ben Arfa and Yohan Cabaye, who were bought for a combined £11m. But with 10 players in his squad for whom French is the first language, Pardew has argued he wants more English speakers with top flight experience to balance the dressing room dynamic and end communication issues. The stand-off between manager and chief scout led to a breakdown in relations towards the end of last season, with the pair said by an insider who had observed the dynamics to be “stabbing each other in the back.” Hit: Carr unearthed Ben Arfa... Ian Horrocks The rift put Ashley in a difficult position as both Pardew and Carr are in the first 12 months of eight-year contracts. Ashley’s disgust at the way Newcastle plunged from fifth-place finishers in 2012 to relegation contenders resulted in his decision to bring in trusted drinking-buddy Kinnear as his eyes and ears at the training ground. The 66-year-old is tasked with reporting directly to Ashley and providing his own take on events. A Toon insider explained: “Carr and Pardew are at daggers drawn. Carr says that the players he has brought in are good enough, Pardew says they are not. “Kinnear has been brought in as a trouble-shooter, as Ashley does not know what to do - he doesn’t know who is right or who is wrong. “Kinnear has been brought in to do Ashley’s dirty work. Miss: ...but Anita has been less successful Michael Regan “There is a stand-off between Carr and Pardew. There was hardly any communication between them towards the end of last season and there is little now. “Both are on massive contracts. Carr is stabbing Pardew in the back, and vice versa. “It is a horrible situation. The internal wranglings and politics at the club is frightening. I’ve never seen or known a situation as intense or as bad as this.” Newcastle’s next signing will be yet another Frenchman - 17-year-old Metz striker Olivier Kemen. Check out all the latest News, Sport & Celeb gossip at Mirror.co.uk http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-joe-kinnear-hired-end-1972369#ixzz2WnNAXgjQ Follow us: @DailyMirror on Twitter | DailyMirror on Facebook

gonna be plenty pisstaking at training when kebabs and afri get back

if douglas was due to fly in and it was cancelled less than 24 hrs beforehand, surley we would have heard something from his agents, his club or even the player himself rather than just guesswork in the press and no quotes at all - even from an "insider". nowt even in the dutch press.

carr seems to be the key factor in all this. carr has rarely let Ashley down, and he and Kinnear know each other well so hopefully JFK will show him a little respect.

fat club?

will be Gerry francis or bobby gould

what about now?

tompkins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=G5IFkU8zciA Well if I have a whim, I either sink or swim, It never really seems to matter either way, And if a bill comes in, Just throw it in the bin, Because I'm sure to get some more another day. Llambezi, Llambezi, Llambezi, Llam, I'm on me way, Llambezi, Llambezi, Llambezi, Llam. I ought to face life's complications, But I haven't got the inclination, And I never learned the hang of facing My responsibilities. So when the bailiff comes explain to him, I haven't got a thing to give to him, But if he wants to come round visiting me, This is where I'll be: Llambezi, Llambezi, Llambezi, Llam, I'm on me way, Llambezi, Llambezi, Llambezi, Llam. Well if my bank should phone, Tell them I ain't at home, Just say I packed my plastic bag and went away; As for the landlord's rent, I spent it on a tent, So if he's asking questions, you'll know what to say. Llambezi, Llambezi, Llambezi, Llam, I'm on me way, Llambezi, Llambezi, Llambezi, Llam.

its so fucked up for us at the moment. one minute its Pards might quit and we all shit ourselves at the thought, then its Pards is staying!!! and we all shit ourselves at the thought. either way we're stuck in dirty underpants.

shit stirring from ssn - they think he's been in place less than 48hrs and has already blocked the free transfer of a long term target that has been thoroughly scouted by Carr?

no way he gave him an 8 yr contract without a get out, surely.

he's saying exactly the same thing he says every time we get someone new in. could have some respect for the fans he claims to be one of.

has steven fucking taylor got a fucking clue. word for word arse licking bullshit from the cunt that he has given every other manager/coach coming through the door. wanker. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8781338/ Newcastle defender Steven Taylor backs Joe Kinnear as director of football Last Updated: June 18, 2013 9:46am .Share: .0.0... Joe Kinnear: With Newcastle defender Steven Taylor back in 2008 .Sky BetTransfer Specials Curtis Davies to sign for before 1st September 2013 15 BetsLuis Suarez to sign for before 1st September 2013 9 BetsAdel Taarabt to sign for before 1st September 2013 6 Bets..Manager Specials Next Permanent PSG Manager 23 BetsNext Permanent Man Utd Manager 42 BetsDavid Moyes Man United Specials 7 Bets.. £10 Free Bet Sky Bet are offering all new customers a £10 Free Bet .Claim your free bet now! ....Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor has backed Joe Kinnear's appointment as the club's new director of football. Kinnear revealed on Sunday that he was set to return to Newcastle as director of football to work alongside manager Alan Pardew. The news has come as a surprise to many Newcastle fans, but Taylor believes former boss Kinnear's return to St James' Park can only be positive for the club. "I am really happy to see Joe back at the club and I think his return can only be positive for everyone connected to the club," Taylor told Sky Sports. "Joe was great for me when he was manager and I really enjoyed playing for him. "We were in a great position under Joe in the league until he got ill and it was after that that things went wrong. "Joe wears his heart on his sleeve and he tells it as it is and I think he is someone that Newcastle exactly need. Joe has lots of experience and he is very knowledgeable and I for one am really excited to see him back at Newcastle." Steven Taylor "Joe wears his heart on his sleeve and he tells it as it is and I think he is someone that Newcastle exactly need. "Joe has lots of experience and he is very knowledgeable and I for one am really excited to see him back at Newcastle."

was wondering what to get on the back of my shirt next season - well that's been sorted - as long as he doesn't leave.

First two callers eviscerated him. Hosts sat there quietly. You can tell from the way the hosts are speaking they realise how mental the interview was. hope the local press have the balls to pull him apart tomorrow - wishful thing, spineless buggers.

which of the lies did the callers pull him up on and what has been the hosts' reaction to the interview?

apparently Ashley brought in JFK as Lambias has been spending a lot of time in Croatia looking after business interests

The best we can hope for is that Llambias cannot cope and has too much on. so Ashley has asked JFK to help out and be a liason between pards/carr and ashley and sort of a general dogsbody and nebbynose. JFK has probably replied to ashley, "what, like a DOF?" and humouring him, ashley has said, "yes, Joe. just like a DOF". JFK has then taken it upon himself to totally exaggerate his role.

may be just pity from Ashley. JFK in need of work so he gives him a role but ignores any of his advice.

sky not done any stats on his career?

no one on sky picking up on the bullshit he's spouted in the interview?