No, he's not. Why do people keep saying this?
whos a more credible option who's realistic based on the fact I think there is 0 chance of going for anyone in a job?
Look in here: http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php/topic,93490.0.html
Blanc, Van Marwijk and Rijkaard are the standout currently unemployed managers.
Blanc would be interesting, know little of Van Marwijks club record and Rijkaard would be a bad call. But all 3 share a common factor, the demand for wages which is beyond what Ashley will pay
You don't know what Ashley would be willing to offer or what they would be willing to accept - and that goes for Hughes, too.