Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Keegan will absolutely love this Gullit - Newcastle still unrealistic Former boss says Toon expect too much By Graeme Bailey Last updated: 18th January 2008 I think the expectations at Newcastle are so incredibly high that maybe they are not realistic for the people who go to work there. Ruud Gullit Quotes of the week Gullit is one of six men to have managed on Tyneside following Kevin Keegan's original spell in charge - but he lasted little more than 12 months. Now Keegan has returned to take-over for a second time - but Gullit says the expectation level is still too high. "I think the expectations at Newcastle are so incredibly high that maybe they are not realistic for the people who go to work there," said Gullit - now coach of Los Angeles Galaxy. "Newcastle is such a big club and I think they have had great coaches and some big names - Sam Allardyce, Glenn Roeder, Graeme Souness, Bobby Robson, Kenny Dalglish - and therefore it is not about the coaches, it is much more complex than that. "With Sam Allardyce it was incredible - once he was talked of with the national team and now nothing, and I think again they haven't been realistic there with him. It is not possible there, just not possible. "Also you have the local press, who have big expectations and big ambitions, and it is not realistic what they ask. "The most difficult part is that they have to compete with teams who are much more attractive than Newcastle are. "Most big players and promising young players go to Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham. "It means that none of the biggest players want to go there (Newcastle) which is a major a difficulty that you have to deal with." Gullit does not think Keegan will be able to transform Newcastle's fortunes in the near future "No, he won't do it. It is not realistic to expect that," Gullit added. "For the simple reason that the other clubs have a huge advantage because they have the best youngsters and the best players in all these other teams. So it is going to be difficult and it is not realistic. "A realistic goal is that he needs to have the time to build a team and maybe then in the future they can compete in the league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbel1 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Like the Murphys He's not bitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Manager of LA Galaxy. Says it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 When i saw Roeder and Allardyce in the same sentence as big name i stopped reading he needs to remind himself at the massive club he is at now?? oh right LA Galaxy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 He deserves Los Angeles. And Los Angeles deserves him. [/native San Franciscan magpie] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I really don't get this 'expectations' stuff... what do we expect? Only to be positive and committed... nothing else IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I hate him he still deeply bitter about us and I never heard something complimentary about us. he is loser thats why he is managing in amature leage right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 "Most big players and promising young players go to Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham. wtf?? has he not heard about that red team down there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I reckon Keegan will love this type of commet, love it. Pinned up on the wall of the dressing room for tomorrows game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 He's not that wrong tbh, blinkers off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 He's not that wrong tbh, blinkers off. I suppose someone has to agree with him. To be fair, if it was anyone else that said it I might consider what he says but he's always struck me as bitter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 He's not that wrong tbh, blinkers off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Gullit has it absolutely 100% correct, as ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 He's not that wrong tbh, blinkers off. In the last few days we've gone from a team who might get relegated under Sam to a team who can go out and buy the world's best players and challenge for a trophy. Keegan's good, but he ain't that good. Expectations have been raised a stupid amount following this appointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Apart from the Tottenham bit, I don't see where he's went wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 He's not that wrong tbh, blinkers off. In the last few days we've gone from a team who might get relegated under Sam to a team who can go out and buy the world's best players and challenge for a trophy. Keegan's good, but he ain't that good. Expectations have been raised a stupid amount following this appointment. Anyone seriously said we can get the world's best players and win trophies any time soon? Think thats the aim, not the expectation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Apart from the Tottenham bit, I don't see where he's went wrong. He's wrong naming them as one of the four he named, but generally I think European players would choose them over us, purely because of location. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 He's not that wrong tbh, blinkers off. In the last few days we've gone from a team who might get relegated under Sam to a team who can go out and buy the world's best players and challenge for a trophy. Keegan's good, but he ain't that good. Expectations have been raised a stupid amount following this appointment. Anyone seriously said we can get the world's best players and win trophies any time soon? Think thats the aim, not the expectation. I'm only going on what people are saying in other threads. We'll win 5-0 tomorrow too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphrodite Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I think he's spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Guys the glass is not half empty If yoiu are like this now imagine what you will be like if it does start to go wrong Ride the wave, get exhumed by the euphoria, but don't come on the biggest NUFC forum and spout off like a bunch of muppets because you have reservations. Accept this for what it is as KK said 'unfinished business' and untill i see otherwise he has my undivided attention Howay KK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Apart from the Tottenham bit, I don't see where he's went wrong. So was Roeder a "great coach" or a "big name"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Always makes me laugh,this "expectations" is now the norm when describing the toon. Am i missing something or is "Expectations" searching for a manager behind your current managers back when that manager won you this:- * UEFA Champions League o Winners 2004-05 o Runners Up 2006-07 * European Super Cup o Winners 2005 * FA Cup o Winners 2006 * FA Community Shield o Winners 2006 * Carling Cup o Runners Up 2005 * FIFA Club World Championship o Runners Up 2005 Then maybe "Expectations" is getting rid of a manager that did this:- * FA Premier League (2): 2004/05; 2005/06 * Football League Cup (2): 2004/05, 2006/07 * FA Cup: 2007 * FA Community Shield: 2005 Honestly am i missing something?Is wanting your club to fulfill its massive potential and win something really being unreasonable? Why do the media portray us as such unreasonable fuckwitts all the time.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiMag Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Ruud is always trying to piss on our parade. I thoroughly dislike him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericz Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I don't really like his negativity but honestly, sometimes some of the expectations are pretty unreasonable I must admit. Then again, it's also being called pragmatic I guess. In any case, being humble goes a long way too, Regards, Ericz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 A lot of what Gullit says about us is usually spot on and he often speaks highly of the club and fans, however he comes across as bitter because he's usually asked to comment on Shearer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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