Guest nufc_geordie Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Anyone else think the way that Sam Allardyce was removed from his position was totally unprofessional and out of order? Anyone listening to Sky Sports News would understand that he was sacked and it wasn't a decision by mutual consent. Sky Sports News report that they received a phone call from sources within the club saying that Allardyce had left his job. They then rang Big Sam who had no idea what they were talking about, so he went into the club. 30 minutes later the club release a statement saying he was gone by mutual consent. Totally wrong. Whoever is responsible for the phone call to Sky should be sacked instantly. It is only common courtesy to actually inform the person being removed from their job before informing the press. It is almost Shepherdesque. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 We have always had too many 'sources close to the club'. I thought it would change post FFS, but it looks like they still linger about. The tabloids best mate, Newcastle United FC. David Craig seems to find out everything too. We must be the only club to have a SSN reporter outside our ground every fuckin day because another disaster is going on. Until we sort out these 'insiders', we deserve all the shite we get from the press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wor jackie Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 6,000,000 english pounds will soften the blow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie418 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 cam yrret Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ridzuan Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Let me see which player would have most like want to see Big Sam out,probably Emre.He could be the one who call the SkySports team.But anyway,I think disrespectful would be a better word to describe it.I dont think there is any 'mutual consent' because Big Sam was absolutely shocked just like many of us were by the news.It feels like he has been stabbed in the back by Mort and Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC06 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I doubt he will be too upset when he gets the money from his release clause in his contract SBR was sacked unprofessionaly too and i think he didnt deserve this sack in the slightest way I cant say that about Allardyce though.We played shit football under him so good bye at take care Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Chris Mort quotes, Mon 31st December 2007 "All this makes me laugh, and I find all this speculation tedious. There's a different name every week and there's just no truth in it." laughing stock, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsy Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I agree, its a shocking way to do business. I can't fathom why they have done it this way, if they had planned it and had someone lined up they would have given him notice and not allowed him to do the press conference. It feels like they had a bust up very recently with Sam, thought about it and then went, right he's out. If its true then in footballing terms we are no better off than we were with Freddie - reactive, adhoc decisions. I hope I am wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Tbh, once Mort knew that he was going to give Allardyce the heave-ho, he should've told him. No idea why he took training/press conference if he's getting the sack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 We don't know the exact circumstances, whats to say fat sam isn't very good at bullshitting and acting. Personally he comes across as a crook, so wouldnt suprise me, just like Souness. I'm sure he's smiling with his £5m in the bank this morning to be fair. I don't think he ever really wanted this job, it was just too much money to turn down. Similar to Luque. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 We don't know the full details so it's wrong to judge anyone just yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarralad Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 How is it out of order? Ive been let go from jobs in the past and told to leave the premises within 15 mins and with a few weeks wages and sam has left with a reported 5 million. He`s laughing all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to the bank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shaun11177 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Surely it should have been done first thing in the morning-and Chris Mort with all his public quotes backing the Manager has looked a right idiot. The fact that only 2 people are running the club and they still cant keep it a secret is amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 We're only a laughing stock if we appoint someone equally average. Look at the way Jol was treated - was that 'professional'? Do Spurs fans give a fuck now they've got someone far superior? I doubt it somehow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppaz Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Managers are judged on results and the results simply weren't good enough. The style of play wasn't good enough. Sam was on a massive contract (no doubt similar to that of managers at the top of the league) yet Newcastle weren't going forward (some would argue backwards!!!). Barton was his singing too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 What's almost as amazing is how many people make their minds up about what happened from pure speculation and couple of rumoured 'facts'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 What's almost as amazing is how many people make their minds up about what happened from pure speculation and couple of rumoured 'facts'. Plus fucking one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Anyone else think the way that Sam Allardyce was removed from his position was totally unprofessional and out of order? Anyone listening to Sky Sports News .................. There's your mistake to be fair. Lets just wait and see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFunk Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 We don't know the full details so it's wrong to judge anyone just yet. nail and head and on comes to mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sombrero Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 i agree with above, we did play shit football and sometimes what seems to be a beautiful thing just didint work, but then again, newcastle united fans are too impatien! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Corner Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 We have always had too many 'sources close to the club'. I thought it would change post FFS, but it looks like they still linger about. The tabloids best mate, Newcastle United FC. David Craig seems to find out everything too. We must be the only club to have a SSN reporter outside our ground every fuckin day because another disaster is going on. Until we sort out these 'insiders', we deserve all the s**** we get from the press. Leeds had one while they went through all there bother, but couldnt agree more the club needs totally cleared out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Even though many of the facts are not yet in the public domain, the appearance (to me) is that the whole situation was handled sloppily. With a few exceptions I would think a team as savvy as Ashley/Mort would be able to handle the spin on this very well. The fact that they didn't is concerning from a management standpoint (I haven't decided how concerning), and the Redknapp situation doesn't help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 The 24 games he had in charge were a disgusting way to treat the fans, his employers and his players. He was also rewarded handsomely for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I have to laugh at the thread title, Allardyce looked very harshly treated the day after like didn't he? Bruised ego and a few more grey hairs will be the sum parts of this escapade of his, oh, and a massive increase in his bank balance an' all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 6,000,000 english pounds will soften the blow To right! How anyone can feel sympathy for someone who gets a £6 million pay off I'll never know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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