TRon Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, STM said: I will say again. I can see Gerrard. Just seem about right for where we are. Would be concerned if that happened, but would give him a chance. I just think the PL is a massive jump from the SPL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Howe is an absolute fanny. Not mentally strong enough for the job. He needs something less high profile and one where he can coast for years without question. He’s a decent manager though and would do well with Southampton, just not for us. conte/zidane not going to happen. I like the idea of Gallardo for the above post but he’s an unknown over here and comes with big risk. Equally big returns if he gets it right. Rafa isn’t moving 7 games in to a season, even if Everton deserve it for his initial treatment. Rodgers would show we mean business, however he’d be mad leaving a great setup for one that doesn’t exist so I really can’t see him leaving for us. Potter is probably the best realistic shout, again though like Rodgers in a great place, it would take some convincing but I think we could do it. Gerrard I like and would be w great fit. No experience of the league though and a huge step up in terms of competition around him. Inevitably he’d be always looking at the Liverpool job and would be constantly linked should he do well here. Southgate lovely guy and decent international manager but questionable at team level. I also think out of all the managers linked he’d have real issue with KSA. I will mention Keegan again. Think him as manager till the end of the season with Jones doing the tactical/training part would work well. The high from the crowd alone is worth several points, his ability to galvanise a squad and show ambition is possible within the entire club is priceless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I wonder if they would consider Shearer as an interim figurehead option with Jones coaching. Not saying it’s a good idea but I could see them doing this kind of thing because I’m not convinced they have got a manager lined up and it looks like they are gonna bin Bruce (thank the lord) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Shearer should be absolutely nowhere near this club again from an onfield perspective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Nah, no evidence he has any managerial ability at all, and he’s old school to the bone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Don’t blame Shearer at all for the relegation, was always a near impossible task, but the management ship has sailed for him a long time ago. Love the man, he’s my childhood hero and want him in an ambassador role ASAP, just not anywhere near the first team setup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Staveley confirmed she had spoken to Shearer didn't she? Not necessarily about the managers job though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Shearer thinks Bruce is a good manager, and Tbf compared to himself he is. That says it all really. If Shearer comes back it’s as an ambassador, meet and great for the sponsors. In terms of any decisions football wise, he’s the last man on the list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Just now, Klaus said: Staveley confirmed she had spoken to Shearer didn't she? Not necessarily about the managers job though. She’s spoken to him lots prior to the takeover, and he was at Jesmond Dene house with her when it all got signed off (I think I saw?). She’s also been in communication with Keegan too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Just now, Dokko said: Shearer thinks Bruce is a good manager, and Tbf compared to himself he is. That says it all really. If Shearer comes back it’s as an ambassador, meet and great for the sponsors. In terms of any decisions football wise, he’s the last man on the list. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 How strong are Roma backing Jose? i know, some might not like him but I looked at those being linked who are in a job that might jump ship here for a bigger project with all the funding needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I can't help thinking we need a manager of ability who can deal with a siege mentality and will embrace his position amongst the fans and the local area, but who that would be I'm really not sure. There's people that tick individual aspects of that criteria, but not sure if there's any that tick all three that are available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dokko said: Shearer thinks Bruce is a good manager, and Tbf compared to himself he is. That says it all really. If Shearer comes back it’s as an ambassador, meet and great for the sponsors. In terms of any decisions football wise, he’s the last man on the list. Get him in training the young strikers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcnick Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, nufcjb said: How strong are Roma backing Jose? i know, some might not like him but I looked at those being linked who are in a job that might jump ship here for a bigger project with all the funding needed. I would love Jose TBH, when allowed to spend money he’s a winner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Dokko said: Shearer thinks Bruce is a good manager, and Tbf compared to himself he is. That says it all really. If Shearer comes back it’s as an ambassador, meet and great for the sponsors. In terms of any decisions football wise, he’s the last man on the list. Hang on, what? You're saying Bruce is a better manager than Shearer?! I'm not saying I would want Shearer as manager but my fucking nan would be a better manager than Bruce, and she's been dead twenty odd years! On a side note, I think criticism of Shearer is harsh, he didn't really get a chance - a team that wasn't trying and pretty much already relegated, with a very small number of games left as his first gig? He was touted as one of the most promising when he took his qualifications, I'm 100% positive if he's continued in the Championship he'd have shone, he just wasn't given the chance and then cemented being a pundit after that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Just now, Armchair Pundit said: Hang on, what? You're saying Bruce is a better manager than Shearer?! I'm not saying I would want Shearer as manager but my fucking nan would be a better manager than Bruce, and she's been dead twenty odd years! On a side note, I think criticism of Shearer is harsh, he didn't really get a chance - a team that wasn't trying and pretty much already relegated, with a very small number of games left as his first gig? He was touted as one of the most promising when he took his qualifications, I'm 100% positive if he's continued in the Championship he'd have shone, he just wasn't given the chance and then cemented being a pundit after that. Disagree, think a better manager would've got the extra points we needed. We looked better in Hughton's last games (arsenal, man utd) than we did under shearer. Not that it matters now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Yeah I’m not saying Shearer is even the right choice as an interim solution. I just wondered whether they might be considering it. He’d probably not want it anyway as I think he’s said he’s not looking for a managers job ever again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Armchair Pundit said: Hang on, what? You're saying Bruce is a better manager than Shearer?! I'm not saying I would want Shearer as manager but my fucking nan would be a better manager than Bruce, and she's been dead twenty odd years! On a side note, I think criticism of Shearer is harsh, he didn't really get a chance - a team that wasn't trying and pretty much already relegated, with a very small number of games left as his first gig? He was touted as one of the most promising when he took his qualifications, I'm 100% positive if he's continued in the Championship he'd have shone, he just wasn't given the chance and then cemented being a pundit after that. Not to mention he had utter prick Michael Owen refusing to play in case he got injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Would love Jose here. Always thought it would happen one day. The Bobby connection and his, seemingly, love of Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Shearer and Keegan are the guys you want making phone calls to potential signings. Keegan could sell sand to the.. well and Shearer is an absolute legend. They would make good advisors from a vision and emotional perspective but never in terms of who would make a good manager. Even Keegan is a footballing dinosaur in the modern age and it breaks my heart to say that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, nufcjb said: How strong are Roma backing Jose? i know, some might not like him but I looked at those being linked who are in a job that might jump ship here for a bigger project with all the funding needed. Backed him really well this summer. Net spend of £85m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, nufcnick said: I would love Jose TBH, when allowed to spend money he’s a winner He is used to managing big name players, and building winning teams. But he's also an arrogant/miserable prick at times, and I'm not sure he is the empire builder we need in the long term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Armchair Pundit said: Hang on, what? You're saying Bruce is a better manager than Shearer?! I'm not saying I would want Shearer as manager but my fucking nan would be a better manager than Bruce, and she's been dead twenty odd years! On a side note, I think criticism of Shearer is harsh, he didn't really get a chance - a team that wasn't trying and pretty much already relegated, with a very small number of games left as his first gig? He was touted as one of the most promising when he took his qualifications, I'm 100% positive if he's continued in the Championship he'd have shone, he just wasn't given the chance and then cemented being a pundit after that. Course he is. Bruce thinks he's a manager, Shearer knows he's not one. I doubt if he could do things differently he would, he'd rather have not done it at all. 12 minutes ago, loki679 said: Get him in training the young strikers. Is he even a coach? Refused to be assistant to Keegan when he came back, his ego wouldn't let it. Shame as that would have been much better exposure for him rather than the managers job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Kind of fell at a bad time. In the summer Jose and Rafa would have been options. Perhaps Greame Jones until an option comes around isn't a bad idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I’m slightly opposed to having Shearer here at all after his lack of willingness to use his platform to call out Bruce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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