Guest Darth Toon Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Official NUFC Statement: September 6 NUFC wished, at all times, to keep any dispute that it had with Kevin Keegan private. It is therefore disappointing that information has reached the media through unnamed sources and a briefing has been given by the League Managers Association that could give rise to a misleading impression amongst the Club's fans. Newcastle United have no desire to engage in a war of words but inaccurate reporting of factual matters and inaccurate allegations have to be corrected. Article continues>> It is a fact that Kevin Keegan, on appointment on 16th January 2008, agreed to report to a Director of Football and to the Board. It is a fact that Kevin Keegan worked within that structure from 16th January 2008 until his resignation. It is a fact that Kevin Keegan, as manager, had specific duties in that he was responsible for the training, coaching, selection and motivation of the Team. It is a fact that Kevin Keegan was allowed to manage his specific duties without any interference from any Board member. It is a fact that Kevin Keegan agreed only to deal with the media in relation to Club matters relating to the Team and not to communicate with the media in relation to the acquisition or disposal of players. It is a fact that NUFC is a business and operates, like all businesses, with financial constraints. It is a fact that NUFC's financial constraints inform its transfer dealings. The Board of NUFC have responsibility to ensure that the club is able to meet its commitments which include the wages and the transfer fees for players. The structure at NUFC is clear, and has been clear from 16th January 2008. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1386220,00.html http://www.leaguemanagers.com/news/viewfromthetop-6170.html KEVIN KEEGAN RESIGNATION Over the past few days, the board of directors of Newcastle United Football Club and Kevin Keegan have been in detailed discussions. The letter which Kevin received today from managing director Derek Llambias has failed to resolve the matters in issue between him and the club and accordingly he feels he has no alternative other than to resign. Kevin Keegan said: “I’ve been working desperately hard to find a way forward with the directors, but sadly that has not proved possible. It’s my opinion that a manager must have the right to manage and that clubs should not impose upon any manager any player that he does not want. It remains my fervent wish to see Newcastle United do well in the future and I feel incredibly sorry for the players, staff and most importantly the supporters. I have been left with no choice other than to leave.” LMA chief executive, Richard Bevan, said: “The LMA has been supporting Kevin during a very difficult period. We share his great disappointment and frustration that the situation could not be resolved.” Kevin Keegan - Official NUFC Club Statement Newcastle United Football Club is sad and disappointed that Kevin Keegan has resigned. Over the last few days the Club has devoted itself to the discussions it has held with Kevin and as a result of those discussions had put together a set of practical suggestions for how to move forward. Today the Club made it clear to Kevin that if he had any outstanding concerns on its proposals, he should raise them with the Club. The Club regrets that Kevin has, instead of taking up that offer, chosen to resign. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1384983,00.html From .com: Keegan mystery Tuesday morning brought widespread but unconfirmed claims of problems behind the scenes at SJP, with movement on the betting exchanges following rumours that Kevin Keegan had walked out on the club. We're trying to find out what's going on now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 This had better be fucking bollocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Where are these 'widespread' claims then? I can't see them on any respectable sites, so I assume they must be in the tabloids. Everyone who has anything to do with Newcastle needs a good slap with a kipper at the moment. Snap out of it FFS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ive heard from a few different people that he had a big arguement with Big Mike last night like... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 This guy should be banned. EDIT; just seen it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Would be an absolute catastrophe if true. There is no way he can be happy with that window how you dress it up. I don't blame him in the slightest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc_geordie Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I really fear for us if this is true.....still, i'll believe it whn it's confirmed, no sign on any respectable websites. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Better not be, i would really lose faith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Would be an absolute catastrophe if true. There is no way he can be happy with that window how you dress it up. I don't blame him in the slightest. OK, this is not going to happen, so what I'm going to say is purely hypothetical. If KK was to walk out now after a row and what he might consider to be a poor window, then I would blame him completely - and he would show himself to be less of a man and manager than I had thought. He would need to put his days of mood swings and inexplicable depressions behind him. That said, I have absolutely no reason to believe this is true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 if this is true, ashley is in big bother. many will lose faith. as dave says, it had better be fucking bollocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DazzaNufc1892 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 i never wanted him when he came back, but he changed my opinion, and if this is true, im really gutted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Can't see Keegan doing it again tbf If he does, Poison dwarf as manager and we'll relocate down south like Wimbledon did. It's a Spurs conspiracy I tells ya Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 i never wanted him when he came back, but he changed my opinion, and if this is true, im really gutted Agreed. I didnt want him either, but he has proved me wrong (well, to what I thought he would do). I would be gutted if he left now after the good work has started. What worries me even more would be that I would expect Denis Wise to be shipped into the job!! I doubt this rumour is true though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 You can't sack someone or bollock them for not signing enough player's. Surely that's f***ing Jimenez's fault. The only thing I can even remotely see is that Jimenez has been offering Keegan players and he's been saying no. It's fairly obvious Keegan didn't go out and actively scout the likes of Jonas, Colo, Xisco and Nacho, Vetere and Jimenez did and Keegan approved them. I think he probably identified Guthrie but I'll believe this load of tripe when I see it on .co.uk and if I do I think I might have a nervous breakdown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ive heard from a few different people that he had a big arguement with Big Mike last night like... Today's Daily Mail as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPIB Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Whether he's walked or not, it appears from posters elsewhere who have previously had reliable sources, that there was a fucking huge row yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 What worries me even more would be that I would expect Denis Wise to be shipped into the job!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 MMM - you would expect a club statement immediately now if the is NOT true now that this is circulating. Although its only on .com, they do not normally resport to this kind of story without substance. Hope its not true, if it is, we are in the shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Whether he's walked or not, it appears from posters elsewhere who have previously had reliable sources, that there was a fucking huge row yesterday. Does it? Which posters were in the office with Ashley and KK then? I imagine Ashley was off doing something else entirely, having already agreed a budget for the recruitment team to use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The problem here is that this kind of rumour will now never go away, however wrong it may be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ive heard from a few different people that he had a big arguement with Big Mike last night like... Today's Daily Mail as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 MMM - you would expect a club statement immediately now if the is NOT true now that this is circulating. Although its only on .com, they do not normally resport to this kind of story without substance. Hope its not true, if it is, we are in the s***. I once got an article on there when I was pissed that I completely made up. Pissed me off though as it turned out to be true a few days later and made them look like a remotely professional outfit. I bet I could get an article on it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustynrg Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ive heard from a few different people that he had a big arguement with Big Mike last night like... Today's Daily Mail as well. It must definitely be true then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elonex Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Are SSN trying to give me a fucking heart attack? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felling Mag Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I think Keegan has been lied too, i think he was told money would be available and its still debatable whether he has much say on who we buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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