NSG Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Sunday Telegraph Newcastle's search for a new manager will now spread to the continent after their much-publicised move for Harry Redknapp ended in failure yesterday. Gerard Houllier, Louis van Gaal and Ottmar Hitzfeld are all now in the frame for the position created by Sam Allardyce's surprise sacking on Wednesday. There was, however, intrigue to go with the disappointment of missing out on their only original target. Senior Newcastle sources last night denied they had even offered the position to Redknapp during a meeting in London on Friday evening, insisting the Portsmouth manager's refusal to move to the North East and his desire to commute had ended their talks. "During discussions Harry raised the subject of being able to fly up to the North East," said the source. "We've always believed that the manager would be somebody based full time in Newcastle. "That was a major stumbling point and it was clear when we talked about the issue there was no point in going any further. "The fans wouldn't have been happy with a manager who was flying up and down from his home on the south coast. Managing Newcastle United is a massive job and huge responsibility and it requires total commitment." However, that responsibility will not be handed to Alan Shearer. The former Newcastle captain was effectively ruled out of the running by the same senior source. "Chris Mort [the club chairman] and Mike Ashley [owner] have a good relationship with Alan Shearer," the source said. "We are well aware of the many qualities he could bring to the club, but, in the present situation, they feel that an experienced manager with a proven track record is required." Shearer may yet be asked to become assistant manager at St James' Park and reports last night suggested that former Newcastle player and manager Kevin Keegan would be Ashley's ideal man to form a "local heroes" partnership with him. But the club insisted that they would not be rushed. "The most important thing is getting the right man," the source said. "There is not a time frame. It is vital Newcastle get it right this time and it will take as long as it takes." There is a feeling now that Ashley and Mort are already planning for next season, and that the difficulty of a potential FA Cup tie away to Arsenal, if they beat Stoke in their third-round replay on Wednesday, hastened Allardyce's departure. Newcastle could now go through the January transfer window without making any signings, to the frustration of a set of supporters who believe the side desperately needs strengthening. But they may be encouraged to hear the calibre of the names being linked with the job. Houllier, the French Football Federation's technical director, and Hitzfeld are both available and Van Gaal, who is at Dutch club AZ Alkmaar, has support, both from Ashley and the club's fans. Keegan, meanwhile, is running his "Soccer Circus" in Glasgow and while he said in a recent interview that he would "never say never" about a return to management, it is thought even he might deem another return to Newcastle one comeback too many. That's more like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Also interested in signing Ronaldo I've heard. Fred once said that the Newcastle job was one of the top 12 jobs in world football. We ended up with Souness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 So were going to keep Nigel Pearson as manager for god knows how many more games? The importent thing is that they get this one rite, eventually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Jerusalem Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 These are the guys he should have been looking at WELL BEFORE going to Portsmouth with the begging bowl. Good news indeed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 These are the guys he should have been looking at WELL BEFORE going to Portsmouth with the begging bowl. Good news indeed! Concurred. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julio Geordio Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Give Pearson time. I thought we needed to be patient? Plus he is renowned half time speaker isn't he?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie418 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 interesting, but why was 'arry ever approached? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Probaby approached him just to show his mate Kelsey (or whatever his fucking name is) that he wasn't entirely ignoring him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 interesting, but why was 'arry ever approached? we will never know but possibly Ashley is in favour of the debate that raged around the england post and possibly wanted to go for a British manager, maybe he wanted someone that knew the prem and had been doing well. I think it is best to see it as a thing that has been and gone and concentrate on getting the best he can now that he probably knows a current prem manager will not come (hughes has publically said no and the everton chairman has said moyes is not available) still doesn't rule out us getting mclaren or jol in but you just have to hope and pray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deep456 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Van Gaal. Yes please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest assyriantoon Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I really don't understand why Ashley would consult the Vice President/Chairman of one of our rivals. I mean if I was the owner of this club I would not ask my friends for help and especially not ones who don't understand my club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I really don't understand why Ashley would consult the Vice President/Chairman of one of our rivals. I mean if I was the owner of this club I would not ask my friends for help and especially not ones who don't understand my club. Been friends for a while supposedly and remembering that he has been in the game alot longer than Ashley and has just went through a manager change you cannot blame him for giving advice and Ashley taking some notice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I'm pretty sure we can get Hitzfeld if we want, they have already announced that he will be leaving in the summer and Klinsmann replacing him... Wouldn't be the first time that manager in that position leaves early and the next manager takes on earlier than was suppose to. Definately happy that we are looking overseas. I don't want no Hughes, Shearer, Keegan or Moyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Like the 'source' said, we didn't offer the job to him; if that's true, maybe he was just a possibility that got out into the public eye. It could have been a smokescreen. Everything this past few days was about Redknapp, while we could have been fishing out other potential candidates. So, we f***** Pompey about in the process. Who cares? [/optimism] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I'm pretty sure we can get Hitzfeld if we want, they have already announced that he will be leaving in the summer and Klinsmann replacing him... Wouldn't be the first time that manager in that position leaves early and the next manager takes on earlier than was suppose to. Definately happy that we are looking overseas. I don't want no Hughes, Shearer, Keegan or Moyes. Hitzfeld's only 59. Thought he was older. I'm glad a few of us laid the groundwork for this inevitable appointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I'm pretty sure we can get Hitzfeld if we want, they have already announced that he will be leaving in the summer and Klinsmann replacing him... Wouldn't be the first time that manager in that position leaves early and the next manager takes on earlier than was suppose to. Definately happy that we are looking overseas. I don't want no Hughes, Shearer, Keegan or Moyes. Taking the Swiss job is he not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Good news indeed. Hitzfeld doesn't exactly meet the requirements for all-out attack though, his sides are quite pragmatic in their approach. Van Gaal could well be an option though. Normally plays some decent stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 We haven't got the players to play all-out attack though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 We haven't got the players to play all-out attack though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 We haven't got the players to play all-out attack though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I'm now leading the "Bring back French Franck" camp. Any footsoldiers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I'm now leading the "Bring back French Franck" camp. Any footsoldiers? fuck that. We'd just go out on the pitch every week and surrender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I've said all along that Gerrard Oolier would be first choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I'm now leading the "Bring back French Franck" camp. Any footsoldiers? f*** that. We'd just go out on the pitch every week and surrender. So he'd bring some much needed continuity in from the last 3 managers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Howay Nut, either update the Allar-Dice or bin it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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