Outremont Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 On 12/02/2022 at 03:01, enthusiast said: no, wait, we need to hear what he thinks of ben arfa Loved Hatem. When we played 4-3-3 with Ben Arfa, Cisse and Ba it was the best football of Pardew’s time and the best attacking team in recent history. I remember one goal in particular (not his over popularised solo vs. Bolton or that FA cup solo) might have been WBA away, where he ran with the ball from the halfway line, used Ba and Cisse as distractions, a little shimmy and then put it in the far corner. No fuss, not complicated, just ruthless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 What do you think of Pardew? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 7 hours ago, Outremont said: Thanks for the explanation mate. It makes sense and thanks also to others who have explained similar things. I started following the club in 1995/96 as a kid in Australia with Geordie ancestry. We had a strong team and had invested in Shearer and could have challenged again if he stuck at it. But he resigned and it seemed needless at the time. Perhaps unfairly I attributed the dismantling of the team by the odious Kenny Dalglish to Keegan’s resignation. We went from 2nd to 13th in a season and the dream was gone. Then again under Ashley I felt Keegan was a bit naive and rather than fighting Mike (like Rafa did), he threw in the towel. In my mind it wasn’t constructive dismissal, it was willing resignation. Again, Keegan left us in it a bit.. and while he was ultimately powerless it felt like we were back at square one and resorting to lesser options (albeit Hughton did a great job and is a brilliant man). So there you have it. I should have asked without casting judgement, but I’m a big fan like anybody else. Barely slept before Norwich, Watford, Everton and Leeds games of late - willing the team to win. So don’t insinuate I am a fake or plastic fan. Thanks. If you followed the club that year only even, you’d have nothing but good memories of KK, learn your history, know your history, enjoy your history! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 If you take on a job and your role changes to the point that every hope and expectation you had becomes all about keeping a seat warm, it's absolutely constructive dismissal. We saw first hand a Champions League winning manager, fresh from the Real Madrid job, completely fail at getting Ashley to see sense. Keegan stood no chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 10 hours ago, reefatoon said: No Newcastle fan has a bad word about Keegan. It’s that simple. I know what's coming, but I've got to respond to that. I've seen particular individuals - Keegan, Shearer and Rafa - raised to a status where any comment that is in the least bit negative is treated as blasphemy. They are human beings with faults like the rest of us, regardless of the strength of their achievements, and declaring that any sort of criticism, however minor, means you're not a supporter, is wrong and ultimately unhealthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) My dad's uncle (ST holder for 50 plus years I believe) didn't like Keegan. He owned a pub on the outskirts of Morpeth so I just assumed he'd had a bad experience there, but really wish I'd have been old enough to ask when he was still around as he properly held something against him. FWIW I've always thought of Keegan as nothing but an absolute legend for what did for this club. Edited February 13, 2022 by Dr.Spaceman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 KK's emotional response to things were his achellis heel, if you could put it like that. But that was also one of his main attributes. His passion, his love, his emotional ties to the club. Without any of that he wasn't who he was, and I'd rather have saw what we did than have not. He made us love football, love waiting for the next game. He was us in manager form imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Happy birthday, my sweet Valentine's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Happy Birthday to the King! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Happy birthday Kev! Probably the biggest reason why I’m a Newcastle fan. Usually think that’s nothing to thank him for but it’s pretty good nowadays! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) Happy birthday to the ultimate main man. Someone who much like Newcastle itself, is loved and romantised inclusive of their faults, not in spite of them. Understanding that regardless of any flaws, he saved the club and took it to within a whisker of winning the league with the most exhilarating football we've ever seen here >>>>> fixating on looking a gift horse in the mouth for some weird, "healthy", reason. Edited February 14, 2022 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Not sure what all the fuss is about tbh. (Happy birthday, KK, you fucking legend/icon/champ.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Happy birthday King Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Happy Birthday KK. Love you forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMLeazesender Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 The ultimate NUFC legend, took NUFC on a rollercoaster of an adventure both as a player and manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I got a Kevin Keegan t-shirt (Just 80’s perm head and word LEGEND) for a Valentine’s Day present. Even though in (Liverpool) red, never had a more appropriate pressie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Was at the game today in the Director’s Box Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Would love him to be there next Monday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Nice one, great to hear. I’m going to a talk in he’s doing at Yarm next weekend so hopefully he’ll spill the beans on any conversations with the owners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianovthetoon Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Got two tickets for the talk in tonight at Yarm. Front row as well. Can’t make it if anyone wants them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Im going along - really looking forward to it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianovthetoon Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 39 minutes ago, bowlingcrofty said: Im going along - really looking forward to it I was so looking forward to it. Sadly something has come up. If you know anyone who wants a couple for nowt in the front row…… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Said he won’t be taking a role at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, bowlingcrofty said: Said he won’t be taking a role at the club. For any particular reason? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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