Fatwax Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 FORMER Scotland international Willie Donachie is in the frame to be handed the job as Academy coach at Newcastle United. The 58-year-old is expected to fill the void left by Richard Money earlier in the season after the former Walsall boss returned to his old club Luton Town in their bid to bring back league football to Kenilworth Road. Since Money’s departure in October, senior Academy coach Joe Joyce has overlooked the club’s youth system, with Kenny Wharton managing the Magpies’ Under-18 side in the Premier Academy League (North). United’s young guns are still in the FA Youth Cup too, and face a fourth-round tie away to Reading next month. However, Donachie is likely to be given the nod to nurture United’s young guns and look to unearth more teenage talent such as Haris Vuckic and Nile Ranger who are classed as success stories in the eyes of the current regime at St James’. A United insider told the Chronicle: “It’s been a case of watch this space at the Academy. “But Willie Donachie is a renowned figure in the world of coaching who has plenty of experience in bringing the best out of the younger players.” Donachie spent 12 years as a player at Manchester City and made a total of 351 appearances for the the Maine Road outfit. He also represented Portland Timbers, Burnley, Norwich and Oldham Athletic before retiring in 1990. And it was at Boundary Park, under the guidance of the Latics’ legendary boss Joe Royle, that he became noticed on the coaching ladder after helping deliver Premier League football and taking Oldham to a League Cup final and a famous FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. Stints at Everton, as assistant to Royle, Sheffield United and then Manchester City followed, with Donachie working alongside Kevin Keegan at Eastlands. Donachie has since worked at Ipswich Town and Millwall where he left in 2007 after a spell as manager at the New Den. Donachie will work alongside Joe Joyce. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/12/29/willie-donachie-in-frame-for-nufc-academy-job-72703-25485938/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Prefer to get in someone with Academy experience, steal someone of a team who bring through a few ok youngsters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Never heard of the guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Never heard of the guy. Neither have I and I'm Scottish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 He was Keegans assistant manager at Man City I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 FORMER Scotland international Willie Donachie is in the frame to be handed the job as Academy coach at Newcastle United. The 58-year-old is expected to fill the void left by Richard Money earlier in the season after the former Walsall boss returned to his old club Luton Town in their bid to bring back league football to Kenilworth Road. Since Money’s departure in October, senior Academy coach Joe Joyce has overlooked the club’s youth system, with Kenny Wharton managing the Magpies’ Under-18 side in the Premier Academy League (North). United’s young guns are still in the FA Youth Cup too, and face a fourth-round tie away to Reading next month. However, Donachie is likely to be given the nod to nurture United’s young guns and look to unearth more teenage talent such as Haris Vuckic and Nile Ranger who are classed as success stories in the eyes of the current regime at St James’. A United insider told the Chronicle: “It’s been a case of watch this space at the Academy. “But Willie Donachie is a renowned figure in the world of coaching who has plenty of experience in bringing the best out of the younger players.” Donachie spent 12 years as a player at Manchester City and made a total of 351 appearances for the the Maine Road outfit. He also represented Portland Timbers, Burnley, Norwich and Oldham Athletic before retiring in 1990. And it was at Boundary Park, under the guidance of the Latics’ legendary boss Joe Royle, that he became noticed on the coaching ladder after helping deliver Premier League football and taking Oldham to a League Cup final and a famous FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. Stints at Everton, as assistant to Royle, Sheffield United and then Manchester City followed, with Donachie working alongside Kevin Keegan at Eastlands. Donachie has since worked at Ipswich Town and Millwall where he left in 2007 after a spell as manager at the New Den. Donachie will work alongside Joe Joyce. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/12/29/willie-donachie-in-frame-for-nufc-academy-job-72703-25485938/ He's overlooked the system? Surely he should have been overseeing it? How can ignoring the youth team do them any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Haha I thought that when I first read it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Well if it's true at least I suppose we're getting someone in to replace someone who's left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Why not Glenn Roeder? Thats why he originally came in before taking the managers job. I had a few mates in the academy at the time and they told me it was all changing for the better when Roeder came in, things were improving untill he left the position and it all went to pot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Let's just hope this one lasts longer than 9-12 months, eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh74 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Alan Irvine sacked as Preston manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Roeder wouldnt be a bad bet and I would re-sign Alan Irvine to our coaching team in an instant. We wont have the amount of money available thats needed to get either though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Never heard of the guy. Never heard of the guy. Neither have I and I'm Scottish. He scored one of the funniest own goals I've ever seen against Wales in 1978,past a bemused Jim Blyth,who was making his debut for Scotland.Needless to say,he's a bit of a hate figure here in Coventry,because Blyth is/was a bit of a local hero. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Never heard of the guy. Neither have I and I'm Scottish. That makes me feel old. He was actually a very good full back. No idea about him as a coach though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 LOL WILLIE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 This has been confirmed btw, dunno why palnese deleted his post. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/articles/donachie-joins-united-academy-20100105_2240137_1923318 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 FORMER Scotland international Willie Donachie is in the frame to be handed the job as Academy coach at Newcastle United. The 58-year-old is expected to fill the void left by Richard Money earlier in the season after the former Walsall boss returned to his old club Luton Town in their bid to bring back league football to Kenilworth Road. Since Moneys departure in October, senior Academy coach Joe Joyce has overlooked the clubs youth system, with Kenny Wharton managing the Magpies Under-18 side in the Premier Academy League (North). Uniteds young guns are still in the FA Youth Cup too, and face a fourth-round tie away to Reading next month. However, Donachie is likely to be given the nod to nurture Uniteds young guns and look to unearth more teenage talent such as Haris Vuckic and Nile Ranger who are classed as success stories in the eyes of the current regime at St James. A United insider told the Chronicle: Its been a case of watch this space at the Academy. But Willie Donachie is a renowned figure in the world of coaching who has plenty of experience in bringing the best out of the younger players. Donachie spent 12 years as a player at Manchester City and made a total of 351 appearances for the the Maine Road outfit. He also represented Portland Timbers, Burnley, Norwich and Oldham Athletic before retiring in 1990. And it was at Boundary Park, under the guidance of the Latics legendary boss Joe Royle, that he became noticed on the coaching ladder after helping deliver Premier League football and taking Oldham to a League Cup final and a famous FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. Stints at Everton, as assistant to Royle, Sheffield United and then Manchester City followed, with Donachie working alongside Kevin Keegan at Eastlands. Donachie has since worked at Ipswich Town and Millwall where he left in 2007 after a spell as manager at the New Den. Donachie will work alongside Joe Joyce. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2009/12/29/willie-donachie-in-frame-for-nufc-academy-job-72703-25485938/ He's overlooked the system? Surely he should have been overseeing it? How can ignoring the youth team do them any good? How can the head youth coach ignore the youth team and still be in a job?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hopefully the kids learn a lot from Willie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 This has been confirmed btw, dunno why palnese deleted his post. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/articles/donachie-joins-united-academy-20100105_2240137_1923318 Me neither.. fucked that one up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Phil Babb's coming in as a defensive coach for the academy, so we can have a Donachie-Babb partnership in this chilli weather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 This has been confirmed btw, dunno why palnese deleted his post. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/articles/donachie-joins-united-academy-20100105_2240137_1923318 Me neither.. fucked that one up. I split it from the other thread and merged it in here. You must have seen it whilst split and deleted it. Sorry about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Phil Babb's coming in as a defensive coach for the academy, so we can have a Donachie-Babb partnership in this chilli weather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 This has been confirmed btw, dunno why palnese deleted his post. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/articles/donachie-joins-united-academy-20100105_2240137_1923318 Looks a bit like a tranny Glen Roeder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 This has been confirmed btw, dunno why palnese deleted his post. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/articles/donachie-joins-united-academy-20100105_2240137_1923318 Me neither.. fucked that one up. I split it from the other thread and merged it in here. You must have seen it whilst split and deleted it. Sorry about that. Ohh.. np Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Phil Babb's coming in as a defensive coach for the academy, so we can have a Donachie-Babb partnership in this chilli weather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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