Cos those forrins would have their own ideas of progressive football, of wanting both personal and team achievements. Would rock the boat too much for Ashley's comfort.
Being a #2 requires both the manager and players to trust you. Can you imagine reverting Carver to assistant (cos he's still on that 8-year deal), after hanging out the players to dry during his incompetent managerial spell? And in the rare chance that we appoint a former top player in Vieira, on how he's going to work with this tool? Great sign of the new direction MA is having us heading.
Newcastle will give him the tools for himself and the club to be successful. He will have plenty of good players with millions to spend this summer. We also give him a platform to manage one of the best teams in England. This along with million other reasons will make us an attractive option for him and great tools to deliver and make him one of the best managers in the future.
It's ok. We are heading towards a new direction. Ashley's going to continue investing in the club, we will take competitions more seriously. Every reason to believe him and be optimistic. This is going to be THE summer.