Collage Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 So if we are performing poorly under McClaren what happens at board level? "So we need to sack the manager, close your ears Steve you might not like this...." Aye, that's a strange one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I like the bloke and rate him higher than say Moyes for example, but his appointment does nothing to solve the fundamental problems at the club. Sure performances will improve and so will results, but only marginally. McClaren is a likeable face of NUFC and that is it which is what I think Ashley wants more than most. He will ensure survival, probably mid-table finishes and the odd cup run, but that's about it. Basically a black and white version of Boro under McClaren minus Euro success and a trophy because we don't do them. I'm not supporting this NUFC because its still not my NUFC. Its Ashley out all the way for me, regardless of who he appoints, signs and how well we do. The last 8 years have been awful, like being constantly ill or in a fucked up relationship. There is nothing he can do to wipe that particular slate clean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 has any manager/head coach/whatever been a board member? Suppose Wengers all but one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Manager on the board? Must be a first for a top flight club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 So if we are performing poorly under McClaren what happens at board level? "So we need to sack the manager, close your ears Steve you might not like this...." Aye, that's a strange one... We don't sack managers though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 So if we are performing poorly under McClaren what happens at board level? "So we need to sack the manager, close your ears Steve you might not like this...." Aye, that's a strange one... We don't sack managers though. Guess that's the point. Unsackable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It is certainly a unique approach. Mcclaren and carr are mates aren't they? so hopefully they will work well together, in terms of Carr scouting the right players for positions that we actually need for a change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kager Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It is certainly a unique approach. Mcclaren and carr are mates aren't they? so hopefully they will work well together, in terms of Carr scouting the right players for positions that we actually need for a change. That makes way too much sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Having him on the board sounds mental. Seems like he's well and truly got his feet under the table. Just another Ashley puppet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Not sure why we can't do anything normal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 "the club has made it clear about wanting success and I would not have come here if I didn't believe they were serious. " oh schteve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 "We recognise supporters' strong desire to win a trophy, an ambition which the club now shares as Mike Ashley made clear in his comments on the last day of the season. Steve is excited by this and he has our full support in trying to achieve this goal" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Good luck Schteve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'm shocked, never saw us getting McClaren in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 "We recognise supporters' strong desire to win a trophy, an ambition which the club now shares as Mike Ashley made clear in his comments on the last day of the season. Steve is excited by this and he has our full support in trying to achieve this goal" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Newcastle United becomes the only club in the Premier League to have its head coach on its Board of Directors, a move which the Club feels adds significant strength to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 "We recognise supporters' strong desire to win a trophy, an ambition which the club now shares as Mike Ashley made clear in his comments on the last day of the season. Steve is excited by this and he has our full support in trying to achieve this goal" Only took them 8 years to figure out that we actually wants to compete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMagpie Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It's a nice feeling having a manager that I don't absolutely detest. Steve seems like a 'good guy' in all interviews I've seen him in. Was impressed with his sky sports interview. Might all change come the start of the season and we've bought nobody and he starts bullshitting in interviews. Saying that though he can hardly come out and have a pop at the board for any decisions now that he's on the board himself! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Wonder if we'll bring in a director of football. Seems the only way that someone will have the power of firing McClaren if needed. Quite upbeat about all this tbh,Ashley is still an arsehole ofc but it's good to see changes are being made and we have people on the board with experience in the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 he seems like a lovely bloke such a jolly face. Good luck Steve, you're going to need it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Steve MehClaren it is then. Think he'll do OK, no more no less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Wonder if we'll bring in a director of football. Seems the only way that someone will have the power of firing McClaren if needed. Quite upbeat about all this tbh,Ashley is still an arsehole ofc but it's good to see changes are being made and we have people on the board with experience in the game. I pretty much view Carr as DoF in all but title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Steve Black will join backroom staff. Paul Simpson expected to join him too according to Mark Douglas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Wonder what his name will be on this thread in 6 months time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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