Dragon55544 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Looks like another one to go, Only Shepherd left now Aldo Duscher, who achieved global awareness of the word "metatarsal" when he broke a bone in David Beckham's foot before the 2002 World Cup, started a trial at Newcastle United yesterday. Now 28 and a free agent after reaching the end of his contract at Deportivo La Coruña, the Argentinian defensive midfielder conforms to the pattern of Bosman signings Sam Allardyce made at Bolton Wanderers. As Duscher arrives, a key figure at Newcastle for the past few years looks set to depart. It is believed that Kenneth Shepherd, son of the chairman, Freddy, and involved with transfers, has been told by Mike Ashley's new regime that he no longer has a role. http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2125354,00.html What do people think about this? Are they happy to see him go? What was his official job anyway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 It doesn't make sense getting rid now, especially as he negotiates most of the transfers while Freddie is out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I guess this was inevitable and I thought he'd already gone tbh. I doubt he's irreplaceable but I don't know what his job was so hard to say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloydie Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Nobody is irreplacable and good negotiators are very cheap given what they can do. Plus Mort is a heavyweight lawyer, well able to do his own negotiation I'd imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest optimistic nit Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 and ken was not a good negotiator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Good riddance... I f*cking hate nepotism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaehyun Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 No more release clauses then? No more 8.5mil Boumsongs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Freddy & Ken Shepherd = Steptoe & Son. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 and ken was not a good negotiator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I'm sure that he was the best man for the job, and the fact that he was the Chairman's son was a total coincidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robin Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Good riddance... I f*cking hate nepotism. I agree and so does my father, uncle, cousin and brother Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavB93 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Not surprised at all, Freddy Shephard actually doesn't have a title anymore within the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Craig Allardyce has got Kenny's job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Good riddance... I f*cking hate nepotism. I agree and so does my father, uncle, cousin and brother As you didn't state that one of your family have gotten you a job/unfair advantage, that doesn't really work, does it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magorific Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Not surprised at all, Freddy Shephard actually doesn't have a title anymore within the club. he never did have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robin Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Good riddance... I f*cking hate nepotism. I agree and so does my father, uncle, cousin and brother As you didn't state that one of your family have gotten you a job/unfair advantage, that doesn't really work, does it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavB93 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Not surprised at all, Freddy Shephard actually doesn't have a title anymore within the club. he never did have Yes he did, he was chairman. He's got no title at the moment and only a matter of time til he goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I'm sure that he was the best man for the job, and the fact that he was the Chairman's son was a total coincidence. Chances are the prick had something to do with the clauses. Thats how far his negotiation skills go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie2000 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 he still is chairman - only in name though, i think he is more an advisor on footballing matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavB93 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 he still is chairman - only in name though, i think he is more an advisor on footballing matters. He's not chairman, he doesn't have a title anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 he still is chairman - only in name though, i think he is more an advisor on footballing matters. He's not chairman, he doesn't have a title anymore. Who cares about titles? (apart from League ones!!) Shepherd is yesterdays news, has no power, has no future with us. Bye Bye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavB93 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 he still is chairman - only in name though, i think he is more an advisor on footballing matters. He's not chairman, he doesn't have a title anymore. Who cares about titles? (apart from League ones!!) Shepherd is yesterdays news, has no power, has no future with us. Bye Bye. I was just saying he doesn't have a title anymore, agree with you he's got no future with us at all.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie2000 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 he still is chairman - only in name though, i think he is more an advisor on footballing matters. He's not chairman, he doesn't have a title anymore. who's chairman then, because chris mort is only the deputy chairman. official site states Freddy stays in his current role. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1061435,00.html and I do agree that he has no future with us and is only there until chris mort has a full grasp on how to run a football club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavB93 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 he still is chairman - only in name though, i think he is more an advisor on footballing matters. He's not chairman, he doesn't have a title anymore. who's chairman then, because chris mort is only the deputy chairman. official site states Freddy stays in his current role. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1061435,00.html and I do agree that he has no future with us and is only there until chris mort has a full grasp on how to run a football club Don't know who the Chairman is (Ashley) I just know Freddy doesn't have a title at St James anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShearMagic Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 If my understanding is correct, Freddy Shepherd is still chairman. Well, at least he was when it was first announced Ashley was taking over. Don't know if it has changed since then, but I do know it was the intention of both Shepherd and Ashely for FFS to stay on as chairman. On Kenneth, what did he actually do? If it was only contract negotiations and the like, I dont think we need a replacement, Craig Mort seems to have that one down pat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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