TRon Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article5721208.ece Mike Ashley was a visible presence at Newcastle United’s training ground yesterday, continuing his hands-on policy at the club in the wake of Joe Kinnear’s serious health problems....While the club’s thoughts are focused on Kinnear’s full recovery, Newcastle remain entrenched in a relegation battle and Ashley’s appearance at the club’s training complex in Benton was designed to reassure players and staff. It also represents a show of the renewed commitment the sportswear manufacturer spoke after his decision to withdraw the club from the market... ... It was before that match, at Newcastle’s team hotel, that Kinnear complained of high blood pressure and was taken to the Good Hope hospital in Sutton Coldfield for tests. “It was a huge shock,” Steve Harper, Newcastle’s goalkeeper, said. “It wasn’t a nice thing to hear but, if anything, it pulled the closer lads together. “There were a few people in the dressing-room saying, ‘Come on, he’s stepped in at the club at a difficult time, so let’s just give it that little bit extra for him.’ We already knew it was a massive game against West Brom, but it gave us another incentive to go out and win it. “We don’t know what’s going to happen in the future, but I spoke to Joe at the start of the week and he was in really good spirits, if a bit fed up, wanting to know what was going on, how the mood was and how the lads were doing. That’s typical of him. He just wanted to be back out on the training pitch.” Hughton and Calderwood are popular figures, however. “Colin has come in and settled very quickly,” Harper said. “With Chris and Paul Barron, the goalkeeping coach, already here, the club have got some good people and excellent coaches. We’re all confident that they can look after things for as long as necessary.” Good to see that Ashley is sticking to his word and trying to shore up morale at the club. I also think that getting unhappy players out of the door and enthusiastic footballers like Lovenkrands in will lift the squad. It will be tough but I think we will be ok this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hopefully he's getting over the shock of the Keegan situation and getting back to actually running the club. I doubt he will employ another interim manager now, it will be Hughton until Kinnear returns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 maybe he's in training for a run out, save some money on new players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hopefully he's getting over the shock of the Keegan situation and getting back to actually running the club. I doubt he will employ another interim manager now, it will be Hughton until Kinnear returns. From what I've been reading it sounds more like Calderwood's in charge tbh, all of the interviews on .co.uk are with him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 And remember when Shay Given said... Joe's come in and given us belief that we can go out there and get results, he says it how it is and I think the players respect him for that. You don't know what's round the corner, whether managers want to keep you or sell you, but it's nice. I've been here 11-and-a-half years now so I'd like to make a few more appearances. It's a great club and a fantastic place to play football and I'm delighted to have made so many appearances. http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/make+the+right+noises Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 And remember when Shay Given said... Joe's come in and given us belief that we can go out there and get results, he says it how it is and I think the players respect him for that. You don't know what's round the corner, whether managers want to keep you or sell you, but it's nice. I've been here 11-and-a-half years now so I'd like to make a few more appearances. It's a great club and a fantastic place to play football and I'm delighted to have made so many appearances. http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/make+the+right+noises Shays therefore a liar and as bad as the board then ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Whatever you think of Ashley - and I think it's clear like quite a few chairmen he doesn't know much about football at this level - it's far better for us to see him at the ground at matches and maintaining a presence at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hopefully he's getting over the shock of the Keegan situation and getting back to actually running the club. I doubt he will employ another interim manager now, it will be Hughton until Kinnear returns. From what I've been reading it sounds more like Calderwood's in charge tbh, all of the interviews on .co.uk are with him Well, either way, they should make a competent team for the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 good news iyam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1555117,00.html He looks fucking froze Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1555117,00.html He looks fucking froze haha jesus I don't think they should even train when its as bad as that - how long are the training sessions usually? I'm guessing this one would've been much shorter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Is it just me or should be maybe have gone indoors to train with the current injury problems the club has ? lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 good to see him getting down there and being a bit less aloof for a change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Can only be a positive thing in terms of reassuring players and coaching staff, although action is needed to convince. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Can only be a positive thing in terms of reassuring players and coaching staff, although action is needed to convince. Strikes me as he hasn't been able to put enough money into the squad during the window (for whatever reason) and he's doing his utmost to support the staff in gestures like this. He needs to keep it up, and the odd interview to let everyone know his plans or hopes wouldn't go amiss either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Can only be a positive thing in terms of reassuring players and coaching staff, although action is needed to convince. Strikes me as he hasn't been able to put enough money into the squad during the window (for whatever reason) and he's doing his utmost to support the staff in gestures like this. He needs to keep it up, and the odd interview to let everyone know his plans or hopes wouldn't go amiss either. Shame that he couldn't do these things sooner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1555117,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Can only be a positive thing in terms of reassuring players and coaching staff, although action is needed to convince. Strikes me as he hasn't been able to put enough money into the squad during the window (for whatever reason) and he's doing his utmost to support the staff in gestures like this. He needs to keep it up, and the odd interview to let everyone know his plans or hopes wouldn't go amiss either. and a decent managerial appointment.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1555117,00.html He looks fucking froze Is Llambias wearing sunglasses?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Can only be a positive thing in terms of reassuring players and coaching staff, although action is needed to convince. Strikes me as he hasn't been able to put enough money into the squad during the window (for whatever reason) and he's doing his utmost to support the staff in gestures like this. He needs to keep it up, and the odd interview to let everyone know his plans or hopes wouldn't go amiss either. Shame that he couldn't do these things sooner. Good point. Nice to see and gives me some optimism for the future but this is the sort of thing a "football daft" bloke like Ashley should have been doing since day one. Ultimately, the decision to be a hands-off owner and trust others with running the club has been a bit of a stinker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Good move, it seems the bloke is at least trying to make things right. For all his wrongs, I respect him for that. Long may it continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Can only be a positive thing in terms of reassuring players and coaching staff, although action is needed to convince. Strikes me as he hasn't been able to put enough money into the squad during the window (for whatever reason) and he's doing his utmost to support the staff in gestures like this. He needs to keep it up, and the odd interview to let everyone know his plans or hopes wouldn't go amiss either. and a decent managerial appointment.. Very true. All the financial housekeeping in the world won't excuse rank bad decision making. Getting the next appointment right is pivotal for Ashley to regain some trust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1555117,00.html He looks f***ing froze Is Llambias wearing sunglasses?! I'm beginning to think he may be blind, which may explain some things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Can only be a positive thing in terms of reassuring players and coaching staff, although action is needed to convince. Strikes me as he hasn't been able to put enough money into the squad during the window (for whatever reason) and he's doing his utmost to support the staff in gestures like this. He needs to keep it up, and the odd interview to let everyone know his plans or hopes wouldn't go amiss either. Shame that he couldn't do these things sooner. if he did it would be spun into it being a publicity stunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Can only be a positive thing in terms of reassuring players and coaching staff, although action is needed to convince. Strikes me as he hasn't been able to put enough money into the squad during the window (for whatever reason) and he's doing his utmost to support the staff in gestures like this. He needs to keep it up, and the odd interview to let everyone know his plans or hopes wouldn't go amiss either. Shame that he couldn't do these things sooner. if he did it would be spun into it being a publicity stunt. Likewise if Fred had popped up at the training ground it would of been classed as interfering by some. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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