Guest sicko2ndbest Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Toon may lure Zola Sep 7 2008 by Neil Farrington, Sunday Sun GIANFRANCO ZOLA last night loomed larged on Newcastle’s wanted list as they launch the search for Kevin Keegan’s successor. As hopes of King Kev returning to St James’s Park under a new boardroom regime receded. United owner Mike Ashley would like to convince Italy and Chelsea legend Zola to choose the United manager’s job over the hotseat at West Ham and possibly placate fans furious at Keegan’s resignation. Zola turned down an approach by United’s director of football Dennis Wise to join the club’s backroom staff earlier this year, but is now willing to leave his post as Italy’s Under-21 coach to enter full-time management. And although the 42-year-old Sardinian was interviewed by the Hammers yesterday, his still close friendship with former Chelsea team-mate Wise has raised hopes he can be tempted to Tyneside. Meanwhile, the prospect of Keegan returning to Newcastle under a new owner now looks remote, with Indian billionaire Anil Ambani cooling on the idea of a Toon takeover. Representatives from Ambani’s Reliance Communications company are scheduled to arrive in England tomorrow to investigate the possibility of investing in a Premier League club. Motivator?, liked by fans and players?, good communication with DOF I think this could work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Placate fans. What, with Gianfranco Zola? Aye righto. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Could have worked under different circumstances but any manager coming in now under the Ashley setup is never going to get a fair shot, the fans are so angry right now and the latest bollocks from the club has just made it worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 At least he isn't a massive cunt, beats some of the names we have been linked with on that basis alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 At least he isn't a massive cunt, beats some of the names we have been linked with on that basis alone. When a list contains the likes of Venables and O'Leary, then "nice guys" like Zola and Laudrup are always welcomed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 one of my heroes as a bairn. Dunno about having him here as manager though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 He rejected a job offer, believed to be Wise's job, in January. I can really see us going for him, and as far as young up and coming coaches go, we can do much worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 http://www.indcjournal.com/archives/fonz.jpg Aye, get a grip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 What? 2 dwarfs in charge?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Ah man I LOVE Columbo, thinking about it this would be THE dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Prefer someone who has a lot more experience of coaching if we're going down the someone with no affiliation with the club route. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Zola? Why not Beardsley! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Would rather have David Ginola, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Get Dennis Bergkamp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I'd go for Clarence Acuña Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I'd go for Clarence Acuña Or Nobby Solano? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Definetly wouldn't mind Zola. Although I'd prefer if we looked at more experienced coach's first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 mancini! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 .....if he speaks english! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Seems more likely than most candidates tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Would spunk my pants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Why would people take him then? Because he has a foreign name? Fucking hell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darth Toon Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Does he have any actual qualifications or experience beyond beng a mate of Dennis Wise? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Zola? Why not Beardsley! I'd agree with Beardsley actually. I am pretty sure he would be a shit manager, but we need one of our own to fuck things up before we will be ready to accept a foreign manager after Keegan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Does he have any actual qualifications or experience beyond beng a mate of Dennis Wise? From Wiki: 'He has also been named joint coach of the Italian Under-21 side with ex Chelsea player Pierluigi Casiraghi.' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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