Cronky Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 It was a very bad decision to scrap the reserves. It was a very bad decision and that particular issue provides a greater insight into how KK works - he thinks short-term. Its all about the now with KK. That might explain his impulsivenes. I.e. the Cole sale. From what I've gathered KK was working with the team in training one day and our own defenders were starting to suss Cole's movement and would often keep him quite which lead KK on an impulse to think well if his own defenders could suss the way he played the opposition could too so just like that Cole needed replaced. This a 21 year old 68 goals in 80 odd game striker, the darling of the crowd. Scrapping the reserves also showed just how powerful KK was and just how much the board trusted him. I think the board idolised KK and were also scared of him in equal measures. KK of course played on that and used his standing with the fans to pretty much run NUFC as he saw fit, often without check. In that kind of environment you can see how delusion can develop. Its a bit like a rockstar being told they are great everyday by the hangers on and having everything done for them constantly. They soon feel like they are god and cannot hack being told no or criticism. KK was the rock star of Newcastle if you like. When I think about it all, what was a marriage made in heaven was also a very unstable relationship and an break-up was inevitable. KK is a totalitarian and no football club can be ran like that. Especially a modern day one. You've made some good points there, but I'm not sure how you square it with the post you've just made. Unless I'm being set up here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 It was a very bad decision to scrap the reserves. It was a very bad decision and that particular issue provides a greater insight into how KK works - he thinks short-term. Its all about the now with KK. That might explain his impulsivenes. I.e. the Cole sale. From what I've gathered KK was working with the team in training one day and our own defenders were starting to suss Cole's movement and would often keep him quite which lead KK on an impulse to think well if his own defenders could suss the way he played the opposition could too so just like that Cole needed replaced. This a 21 year old 68 goals in 80 odd game striker, the darling of the crowd. Scrapping the reserves also showed just how powerful KK was and just how much the board trusted him. I think the board idolised KK and were also scared of him in equal measures. KK of course played on that and used his standing with the fans to pretty much run NUFC as he saw fit, often without check. In that kind of environment you can see how delusion can develop. Its a bit like a rockstar being told they are great everyday by the hangers on and having everything done for them constantly. They soon feel like they are god and cannot hack being told no or criticism. KK was the rock star of Newcastle if you like. When I think about it all, what was a marriage made in heaven was also a very unstable relationship and an break-up was inevitable. KK is a totalitarian and no football club can be ran like that. Especially a modern day one. You've made some good points there, but I'm not sure how you square it with the post you've just made. Unless I'm being set up here. As a football manager I'd have him back tomorrow. With all the baggage that goes with KK however I wouldn't. If I were Man City or Chelsea though with fantasy money I'd employ KK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 You'd think Spurs would be the perfect job for him when Harry goes if he wanted to manage again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 They'd hate him from the get go down there, I'd imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Aye true. Comparing football in London to the theatre might have had something to do with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Yeah they'll not forget that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 think ill pass on having Keegan back, think he should stay in retirement tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Alan Pardew or Kevin Keegan? It's an absolute no-brainer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Alan Pardew or Kevin Keegan? It's an absolute no-brainer. Neither Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Alan Pardew or Kevin Keegan? It's an absolute no-brainer. Problem is, this version of Keegan that would want to come back, be motivated and actually care (not just say he cares) is totally fictitious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Keggy will always hold a special place in my heart but I wouldn't want him back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 How does he not care? He left under constructive dismissal last time he walked, no one can blame him for going after the way the idiots treated him...anyway, we're digging up old ground here. I still wouldn't bet against him coming back one day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Interview; http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/manchester/spotlight/spotlight_20110505-1203a.mp3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Is anyone else fucking sick of listening to Keegan whinge like a fucking baby about this, that and everything else that goes wrong in his life? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 We seem to be getting a lot of these interviews at the moment. I wonder if he's fed up with the TV studio, or eager to earn a bigger whack. It feels like he's trying to raise his profile and put himself in the shop window for another crack at management. I don't think there'll be any takers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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