Dr Venkman Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 From the Mail: Former Newcastle chairman Shepherd to respond to criticism but you'll have to wait for the book Freddy Shepherd, the former Newcastle chairman castigated by Graeme Souness as 'the biggest problem' during his managerial spell at St James' Park, did not want to respond to the attack on his return from Barbados yesterday. Instead, Shepherd will answer Souness in a book about his time in charge of Newcastle, to be published later in the year. Souness alleged on Sunday that Spanish forward Albert Luque could have been bought for £2million rather than £10m - and that signing Michael Owen was not his decision. "He would say that, wouldn't he?" was all Shepherd would reply yesterday. The way things really were? Or just trying to make a bit more money? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 as interesting as it would be, I can't help but feel I should refuse to buy the book to stop the fat twat getting more money. Down to the library it is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I predict a 17 page thread. Bit of money, bit of positive spin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 it should be every NUFC fans duty to boycott this book. Not that i can make you like ...... But i think he has took enough money off us already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I predict a 17 page thread. Bit of money, bit of positive spin. 12 pages longer than his book then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 "He would say that, wouldn't he?" With such sparkling wit and clever verbiage, I'm sure the book will be impossible to put down. Might as well have said "But Miss, he started it!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFunk Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 shit manager, shit chairman. don;t care much for their slinging match glad we're shot of the pair of them fuckwits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Be an interesting read like, see a different side to things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 A pair of Monkeys chucking shit at each other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macphisto Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Ghost written by Oliver??? Don't like the guy but I'd buy it!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFunk Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Ghost written by Oliver??? Don't like the guy but I'd buy it!! can;t even imagine what that would be like!!!! I'd say 92% of it will be about Oliver himself, and what he'd been told today by (insert name of unwitting poor sod), 3% on Shepherd, and the rest on what a cunt Robert was Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'd be more inclined to believe an account of WW2 by Joseph Goebbels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'd be more inclined to believe an account of WW2 by Joseph Goebbels. I'll still buy the book, though... will be "interesting" on here when it comes out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucaAltieri Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'd buy it. Probably going to be mostly bullshit but it would be interesting to see what Fat Fred's version of reality is like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'd buy it. Probably going to be mostly bullshit but it would be interesting to see what Fat Fred's version of reality is like. exactly, we all know he was dodgy. but hes not going to admit all in a book Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShearMagic Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'd be more inclined to believe an account of WW2 by Joseph Goebbels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 tbf, souness was actually right he was after boa motre for over 6 months (wud of been a good signing and cost less) and was always credited with wanting anelka and he would of been 10x times better, never injured and cost a whole lot less if u have a chairman buying and selling players behind a managers back then you have problems this is why we are in the position we are now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'll wager that the News of the World sting in Marbella won't get much coverage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'll wager that the News of the World sting in Marbella won't get much coverage. They'll probably buy the rights to serialise it!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 tbf, souness was actually right he was after boa motre for over 6 months (wud of been a good signing and cost less) and was always credited with wanting anelka and he would of been 10x times better, never injured and cost a whole lot less if u have a chairman buying and selling players behind a managers back then you have problems this is why we are in the position we are now as he says, souness would say that. But I expect you know best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 tbf, souness was actually right he was after boa motre for over 6 months (wud of been a good signing and cost less) and was always credited with wanting anelka and he would of been 10x times better, never injured and cost a whole lot less if u have a chairman buying and selling players behind a managers back then you have problems this is why we are in the position we are now as he says, souness would say that. But I expect you know best Leazes, from day one of the Luque signing I told people that Souness wanted Boa Morte, and Freddie decided he was over-priced. HE told Souness to buy Luque. That comes from a source NOT involved in NUFC, who has day to day dealings with Fulham. He has no reason whatsoever to lie. This isn't me making the claim now Souness has come out with it, it's on toonchat, or toontastic, and has been from the start. I don't trust Souness with 99% of what he says, but he's absolutely spot on about this situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 tbf, souness was actually right he was after boa motre for over 6 months (wud of been a good signing and cost less) and was always credited with wanting anelka and he would of been 10x times better, never injured and cost a whole lot less if u have a chairman buying and selling players behind a managers back then you have problems this is why we are in the position we are now as he says, souness would say that. But I expect you know best Leazes, from day one of the Luque signing I told people that Souness wanted Boa Morte, and Freddie decided he was over-priced. HE told Souness to buy Luque. That comes from a source NOT involved in NUFC, who has day to day dealings with Fulham. He has no reason whatsoever to lie. This isn't me making the claim now Souness has come out with it, it's on toonchat, or toontastic, and has been from the start. I don't trust Souness with 99% of what he says, but he's absolutely spot on about this situation. Overpriced as in the club didn't have the money at the time / his terms and the fee were too high, or overpriced as in Shepherd didn't rate him personally ? There is a massive difference between those 2 scenarios. I've said it before and I'll say it again. No manager worth his salt is a yes man, they would resign or force a sacking if they want their money, Souness is many things but he's no yes man. And he certainly didn't force a sacking. Quite simply, the idiot is in a complete state of denial about the mess he made of the job and always will be. That comment he made about only being allowed money to tart up the team must be the most stupid ever and nobody in the studio at the time was either bothered enough or knowledgeable enough to challenge him about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 tbf, souness was actually right he was after boa motre for over 6 months (wud of been a good signing and cost less) and was always credited with wanting anelka and he would of been 10x times better, never injured and cost a whole lot less if u have a chairman buying and selling players behind a managers back then you have problems this is why we are in the position we are now as he says, souness would say that. But I expect you know best Leazes, from day one of the Luque signing I told people that Souness wanted Boa Morte, and Freddie decided he was over-priced. HE told Souness to buy Luque. That comes from a source NOT involved in NUFC, who has day to day dealings with Fulham. He has no reason whatsoever to lie. This isn't me making the claim now Souness has come out with it, it's on toonchat, or toontastic, and has been from the start. I don't trust Souness with 99% of what he says, but he's absolutely spot on about this situation. Overpriced as in the club didn't have the money at the time / his terms and the fee were too high, or overpriced as in Shepherd didn't rate him personally ? There is a massive difference between those 2 scenarios. I've said it before and I'll say it again. No manager worth his salt is a yes man, they would resign or force a sacking if they want their money, Souness is many things but he's no yes man. And he certainly didn't force a sacking. Quite simply, the idiot is in a complete state of denial about the mess he made of the job and always will be. That comment he made about only being allowed money to tart up the team must be the most stupid ever and nobody in the studio at the time was either bothered enough or knowledgeable enough to challenge him about it. We offered £3.3m. Fulham wanted £5.5m. We pulled out of the deal because Fred had been offered Luque and didn't want to pay £5.5m for Boa Morte. The club clearly had the money, and it never got to the stage of agreeing terms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I've said it before and I'll say it again. No manager worth his salt is a yes man, they would resign or force a sacking if they want their money Rafa has not walked out on Liverpool, Jose did not leave Chelsea's & Souey did not leave us. The vast majority hang in there. I am not sure if a manager would get their money if they forced a sacking. You only have to look how long Freddie & co held back on Bobbys dough. NE5 I often understand your viewpoint mate but Fred had his faults man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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