Results of Newcastle Manager Poll

1 carl // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:42

jose mourinho!……..jose mourinho….etc

YES PLEASE

2 DC Toon // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:42

The chances of Jose are slim to none. Why would he come to a struggling team with no European prospects? Above all else, I want a team that wins. Attractive football would be nice, but is a second priority. Maybe in a few years, a manager of Jose’s calibre would consider Toon, but certainly not now.

3 Midjew // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:43

SEEEEEE Redknapp in 11 out of 14

4 gaz // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:45

who voted for mcClaren what kind of muppet would want him ?

5 James // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:48

Gaz - McLaren voted for McLaren

6 gaz // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:51

him and his mum

7 Graeme // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:51

It can hardly be a suprise that we want the best man available for the job, can it??

The redknap story is starting to look farsical now, based on fiction. I dont believe he is the right man for the job at all.

Moriho would be an immense manager for us and will be my choice until he turns us down.

8 Bobby Ollox // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:55

My brother’s girlfriend has a friend who works in B&Q in town - she has just seen Mourinhio in buying some new curtain rails, and tape measure for ‘measuring up some new carpets’.
My brothers name is Benny, so he is BOllox as well.

9 Ian // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:57

can you send the results to the club like many others my season ticket will go if its another mid table manager like redknapp me and my mates have all been shouting for morinho and hitzfeld since sam was sacked everyone wants a top class european manager

10 Hadrian // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:57

any of the top 6 please !! doh, bar ottmar

11 Bill F // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:57

Ed just curious but aren’t we playing ManU this weekend?

12 paul p // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:59

results have now been forwarded to nufc.co.uk

13 mark // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:59

how people can vote shearer, mclaren and keegan is beggars belief.

14 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:59

Hardly a true reflection Ed.

You didn’t put Hitzfeld up till yesterday and had 2 polls running, one which didn’t have his name on.

Anyways

I still want the German

Can’t belive all this BS about Redknapp. They have not scored a goal at home for over 2 months, even BSA had a better record than that.

WHY WHY WHY D’Ashely
To the tune of Tom Jones song

15 geordie down south // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:59

yer i saw him in b&q aswell buying some superglue .. so he can stick his hair back on wen he loses it bcoz of the stress.!!

xxxx

16 Steeley // Jan 11, 2008 at 13:59

Ed - is this confirmed that Ashley wants an English manager? If so, can you tell me who confirmed this? As I’m led to believe it was a SkySports “source” which means absolutely chuff all!

Still, Redknapp in 13th eh…..is this gonna turn into another Sam-style witchhunt if he doesnt do well initially….it could well do you know as it seems there a HUGE amounts of people dead against that appointment!

17 Newcastlefan // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:00

If only !……… Why must we appoint an English manager ? It is not up to us to fill the failing gap. Maybe the reason why English mangers have failed is because the top four clubs are run by none English managers ! As reported those clubs do not change thier manager too often. Of course the top job has been ruled out for the twenty years. At least he is British.

18 John // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:00

Realisticly what world class manager is not going to risk there reputation to come to us. why should they when they could go to proven BIG clubs who win trophies. We’ll never get anyone like Hitzfield, Scolari, or Morinho ..

Harry Redknapp is probably the closest were going to come to a great manager. And hes record off instant success is prity good. Only 2 seasons ago pompey were dead and buried at xmas and he saved them, now there in a much better position than us.

If he gets the job, he should be given at very least 2 years and full sopport.

19 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:00

Hadrian, Can I ask why not?

20 Cyprus Toon // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:02

Only problem with Mourinhio is, he can’t manage anothe rpremiership club until next season, so stop dreaming boys, its not going to be him, so next in like is Ottmar Hitzfeld! not a bad choice but he’s not British, So how about Shearer & Keegan? its more realistic than Mourinhio!!!

21 Simon // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:02

NUFC fans are amazing.. looking at the results of the poll you can see it seems to almost perfectly place where NUFC would end up in the leauge if these managers got the job. ie Jose = 1st . Rednapp 11th. and Maclaren right at the bottom!!

22 James // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:05

Cyprus Toon - when Jose flew in for the England job he confirmed that he is allowed to work for a PL this season and that there is no clause in his contract. I watched him being interviewed on BBC news. Skysports did an Interview with their source instead cause Jose said they were full of ***** and wouldnt speak to them

23 John // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:09

Dreamers

24 matthewjai // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:11

1. Jose Mourhino 512
2. Ottmar Hitzfeld 184
3. Kevin Keegan 178
4. Gus Hiiddink 146
5. Louis Van Gaal 110
6. Marco Lippi 82
7. Alan Shearer 55
8. Marco Van Baston 55
9. Felipe Scolari 46

12. Sven Eriksson 18

these would be nice

25 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:12

big whoop another 511 people want jose. who wouldn’t? it doesn’t change the fact we’re getting harry

26 Domininufc // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:12

Yes I am not supried that Jose is top of the list but we are not being realistic. If you asked me for a list of who I would want in my bed my girlfriend would be way down the list after Britney, J-Lo etc but it will never happen!!!

27 Grambo // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:12

any of the top 6.

28 Steeley // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:14

John, realistically, does it take ANYONE two years to stamp their authority on a club. I hear all this crap about managers being given time to steady the ship etc etc, however, why does that have to be the case….if someone comes in and doesnt look like they have improved the club one iota (in fact, have taken it back a step) a la Allardyce, then their job should be questioned. I udnerstand giving someone time to gradually improve. All for it in fact, but if Redknapp comes in, or Hitzfeld, or Jose, or ANYONE comes in and we arent doing better within 12 months then its only right that they competence should be questioned.

To conclude, John, I say giving ANYONE “at very least 2 years” is nonsense! If they are improving, no matter how slowly then yes, support and back them. If we’re still wallowing in mediocrity by the end of next season, then whoever is in the hot seat will feel the heat again!

29 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:15

britney? I know you’re just making a point but now i have a bad image in my head which won’t go!

30 James // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:15

I still think it is Keegan

31 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:16

Britney…….I’d prefer my wife to her at the min and thats saying something.

32 John // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:17

I think the one we may have a chance off getting is Lou Van Gaal, but after that we have to choose from Harry Redknapp, Mark Hughes and Martin Jol .. We wont get any super couch..

33 Domininufc // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:21

Ok sorry I mean the “old” Britney but you get my point lol

34 HonoraryGeordie // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:21

Martin Jol would be a better bet than Arry ‘not about the money’ Redknapp. at least then we would have connections with young dutch kids, play exciting football and not be a complete laughing stock!

35 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:22

1. Kelly Brook 512
2. Keeley 184
3. Abi Clancy 178
4. Elisha Cuthbert 146
5. J-Lo 110
6. That blokes wife 82
7. Alan Shearer 55
8. Cherie 55
9. A toad 46

12220. Britney

36 GM // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:22

telegraph are jumping on the band waggon again as HR has cancelled his press conference ahead of the mackum v p’mouth game, apparently he is flying to neewcastle now to meet with Ashley…obviously via Hong Kong !

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml;jsessionid=TTGV4HDUSA3SDQFIQMFSFGGAVCBQ0IV0?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnredknapp211.xml

37 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:23

You forgot Lucy Pinder!!!!!!!!!

Did you not see Kelly’s pic’s in the paper the other day….saggy…..

38 John // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:24

ya Steeley, like that ever worked before …So your saying Man United made a mistake in not sacking Ferguson after a dissmal first season.

Mate get real…What club do you know has won something in there first season with a new boss.. Name one?

39 matthewjai // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:24

hong kong?:D
i think i should find MA and ask him to opt for a non england manager
i m from hk!

40 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:25

if you’re talking about news of the world then i was more focussed on Danielle Lloyd…

41 Steeley // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:25

Fair enough GM, obviously he’s not going to meet Ashley, but it does look ominous if he has cancelled his press conference you must admit? I mean, how often do those press conferences get cancelled? Pretty much never….unless something is happening which he doesnt want to answer questions about!

42 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:25

John…….Chelski with Mour

43 Domininufc // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:25

Ok well how about Kelly Brook for manager. Would attract players, the post mach interviews would be great and would still be better than Fat Sam.

Anna Freil as Assistant Manager

44 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:26

john. just a guess but jose? (hint hint mike ashley)

45 Howie // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:26

i know a lot of people are angry but looka at other options. i would mind harry at all:
jose mour-not gonna come
hiddink- wont come
hitzfeld-wants to take over swiss after bayern
keegan- look to the future, not past
shearer- no experience
jol- ramos came in and said the team were unfit. not great option
hughes- plays defensive mainly
realistically it was down to hughes,redknapp or jol. for me redknapp s decent option.
we are a big club but not a massive one. we couldnt attract mourinho.

46 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:27

anna freil? hmmm google images…

47 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:28

Bentiez with Liverpool
Holluier with Liverpoll
Daglish with liverpool
Souness with liverpool

Hate those scouse bassa’s

Roy Keane Mackem’s ( 1st div title)

That’s just off the top of my head.

Sven not doing to bad at City at min

48 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:29

And Billy Zane as Defence coach. No’s a good back end

49 Steeley // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:29

John, I never said anything about winning anything now did I?! All I said is that the manager has to show some improvement to the side that he takes on. Did Alex Ferguson not do that??? Yes, actually, I think he did improve the team. I agree, he didnt come out and win the league straight off, but that’s not what we’re asking as supporters!

To be honest, I cant see us getting any worse, no matter who the manager is (well, perhaps McLaren might manage it! lol), so I dont see this scenario happening, but my thought was a general comment.

What does it take for some of you to realise that giving the manager X amount of years will not suddenly solve the problems! If the manager is shit, no matter how many years you give them they wont make you better….so why settle for it!? However, if the manager has anything about him he will make improvements…which in turn will negate the calls for his head.

Nuff said.

50 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:30

i also forgot kate beckinsale… i watched some adam sandler film the other. the name’s not important but she was looking fiine. (intentional double i for emphasis)

51 John // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:30

Souness won a trophy.. no way

52 John // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:32

cool then..As long as we get a manager and throw a 100 million at him for a new defencee and some genuine creative polayers we should win something

Maybe Krancjar might take the trip..What do ye think?

53 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:32

John….FA Cup V Mackems

Cooldj…..Click

54 Steeley // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:32

Jason - cheers for the backup. See John, it doesnt always work like that.

Here’s a question I would like you to answer:

If Sam had stayed on as manager until the end of the season and had got us relegated, do you think it reasonable to keep his as manager for another year (which would fulfil your minimum of two years criteria)?

55 Domininufc // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:32

Some people are saying Hoddle (The Tottenham connection)

56 GM // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:34

Redknapp 1/7 now ! with ladbrokes

57 John // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:36

thats a redicolous comment Steeley..Were in no danger off getting relegated at all … we only need 14 points and were safe were hardly relegation fodder..

Wake up

58 toon sooth // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:36

all this waiting is messin up me day, I cant bear it any longer, so much speculation and no one really has any idea of what is happening.
COME ON MIKE, PUT US ALL OUT OF OUR MISERY, SO WE CAN GET BACK TO WORK!

59 obafemimartins // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:37

Sven wouldnt leave city when they are in the top 4.
Keane is mackem. Keane’s sunderland the republic of ireland team are basically the same. if sunderland win their next 2 games and we lose them they are level on points with us. they are in the relegation zone.

60 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:37

In all seriousness boys and gals,

We consider ourselves a big club becasue of OUR support. We may have been as our great history shows but at present we are a average team with a littered past of stupidity, helped by the press and some idiotic players.

Now under Ash hopefully things will turn around and things can move on up but we can all speculate who we want who we should get etc etc.

We all have to make sure whoever Ash puts in charge, as it’s his Fantasy Football team now, we do one thing

Stay

UNITED

Keep the faith and sing your hearts out for the lads

Black and white till I die!

61 carl // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:37

ill be dissapointed to say the least if arry comes.not the best ashley is he!

62 John // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:37

Jason, would you also think that Martin O Neil shoudl off got the sack for finishing 11th last year with Villa?

63 Rob Kirton // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:37

Forget all of the names being bandied about, it does look very much like Redknapps job. Don’t want it but i am going to have to lump it like everybody else.

Ashley being out of the country is no hinderance. He does not run the club. Chris Mort will handle everything and present Harry before the press, I expect tomorrow - though maybe Monday given the football fixtures this weekend.

Redknapp will be heading North this weekend, though I suspect going nowhere near the Stadium of Light.

All other bets look off

I fear that if both he and Joey are banged up next year , we will become a bigger laughing stock (if that is at all possible)

64 steve // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:39

Hoddle - you’ve just made that up, I’ve not heard anyone anywhere mention that useless god freak

65 James // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:39

A better question and one that has not been posed is :

Who has Ashley gone to meet in Hong Kong? Far away from the media glare of the UK. Perfect for a meeting.

66 Leo* // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:39

the fit lass has got to be the girl out of the film animal… cant remember her name, but she is such a babe

67 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:39

anelka to chelsea. done.

68 Uppompeyboy // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:39

Why would Redknapp cancel his press conference?? Could it possibly be beacuse he wont get asked about the impending Mackem Game? Just about another subject being bandied about ever so slightly in the papers, on the net, on the telly etc etc etc.

Why do you think he left training early? Nowt to do with the 3000 paparatze parked at the training ground gates stopping any fekka from coming and goin?

His players, are prparing for a big match tomorrow, and the twats from the press are doing thier utmost to spoil this prep!!!

Harry will stay put, believe me. I heard a rumour down here that Jose Mourinho is being lined up for the job in newcastle hence no comment from their boss.

69 carl // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:40

ive got a bad feeling ,surely redknapp would of came out by now and put an end to this if he was staying at pompey.i hope im wrong though

70 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:40

keep the names coming. need to stay preoccupied whilst we was for the announcement!!

If it don’t come today does that mean we have to wait till Monday!!!!!!????????!!

71 thelongshanks // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:41

I think mort should come out an quash some of these rumours cuz this is doing my nut in.

72 Obafan // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:42

I hope that if it is Harry, that he will not do like SA, try to get all his players from Popmey (SA => Bolton off course). Okay they are having a good away run, but at home they are awful; didn’t score since the 7-4 against Reading, a game played a while ago. So with the funds available he must aim higher.

I’m starting to get crazy (perhaps I already was ) because all the stories can’t be wrong, but I just can’t figure out anymore which are…

73 matthewjai // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:43

Who has Ashley gone to meet in Hong Kong? Far away from the media glare of the UK. Perfect for a meeting.

obviously is me lol

74 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:43

If it don’t come today does that mean we have to wait till Monday!!!!!!????????!!

what a good looking question even if i may say so myself.

75 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:44

This is the closest thing to crazy i have ever known.

76 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:45

John, I have never said anything about sacking managers, who should go, how long they get or anything. Just replyed to you question of who has won anything in there first season.

I was one of the idiots who was prepared to give BSA at leat 2 seasons to see where he was going at the end of season 2 but that’s not happened now the balls in Ash’s court.

I dont EXPECT overnight sucess but would like to enjoy the Gallowgate Atmophere at least 14 times a season. I love every away game, we drink we stand wie sing.

If I could ask for one thing other that a trophy it would be to bring back standing and the Gallowage I remeber from the late 70’s till the 90’s

THE SCOREBOARD…..THE SCOREBOARD

77 Obafan // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:46

I wonder what the players think about this situation?

1. Those who have to play tomorrow.
2. Those who are in Africa will also follow everything even if they have to focus on the ACN…

78 Toonster // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:46

I am absolutely devastated if is Hoodlum Harry!!! If Harry Redknapp is an indicator of the ambition of this board we are in serious trouble. Mr Redknapp has won NOTHING in football, if we were by some miracle to ever get to Wembley under his reign heâ€™d have to buy a f**king map to get there!

This could have been the perfect opportunity for MA and CM to get a good proven manager and personally I couldnâ€™t give a toss if he was English, French or Martian as long as somewhere on is CV is says WINNER!!!

79 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:47

CAPS LOCK FOR IMPORTANCE!:

IF WE HAVEN’T APPOINTED BY TOMMOROW EVENING ALL SING FOR MOURINIHO. ASHLEY WILL BE IN THE STAND?? AND MIGHT JOIN IN.

GENIUS.

80 carl // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:48

COOLDJ, AGREE. NEED TO LET FEELINGS KNOWN

81 gboy // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:49

It’s chuffin KEEGAN man!

82 GM // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:50

Mesage for Ed….while we wait and wait for news…

you have removed BSA picture from above, can you move the thug barton or at least put some bars over his face, I find it offensive having to look at his bloody face everytime I refresh this blog.. ta

83 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:51

I hate show-offs and boasters but just so we’re clear it was my complaint that got Sam’s face removed. I’m more observant that you

84 James // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:51

Let’s make it clear at Old Trafford that we don’t want Harry The Crook.

85 Obafan // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:52

GM -I share your opinion about the freaky Barton. I wished Ed could remove him forever from his picture .

86 Obafan // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:53

If MA is such a businessman, why would he choose for Redknapp who is under investigations for fraud. I just can’ see that happening, if he really is a great businessman….

87 Kevin Hann // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:53

cooldj - you will get closer when you hear the name of the manager. Especially if it starts with M.

I mean McClaren, of couse.

88 Ross // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:54

Redknapp would be a step down from Allerdyce in my eyes, at the best Redknapp will get us challenging for a Uefa Cup spot not challenging the Big 4 like we used to and shud be now. Redknapp and Allerdyce havnt won a thing between them and they probably never will! We need a foreign boss in, someone that has actually done somthing recognisable. I think everyone knows that there isnt an English manager that we could get that is going to get us to where we want to be.

89 Howie // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:54

ok we dont want harry, who do we want. why would mourinho come here when either milan or barca will take him end of seaso

90 GM // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:54

cooldj - Sorry I should have credited you suprised you didnt ask for barton’s thug mug to be shifted. I wouldnt say im not observant, just something i thought of asking while i endlessly F5’s the page.

So please shift it Ed.

91 Adrian Swall // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:54

Notice all the journos jumping on the bandwagon - “Underacheiving Geordies expect to be challenging for the top four, etc, etc. How dare they, blah, blah” Even Fergie has had his rant. Surely, every supporter in the land should be expecting his team to be challenging for honours and playing entertaining football. At least Geordies share something with hammers and spurs fans - passion. The rest of the south should Shut TFU. You are not worthy!

92 nufctj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:56

My wife’s, sister’s, friend’s, niece works at Newcastle Airport as a car park robot. She saw Moronyo come in this AM on a flight from Portugal. He then got into a car with Harry Redknapp, Alan Shearer, Kevin Keegan and Wor Jackie (go figure?) The car then levitated and flew off in the direction of St James Park. This has been confirmed by skysports, link here:

http://skysports.com/werefullofshite.htm

93 carl // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:56

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_3039184,00.html

check this out, pompeys chairman on redknapp

94 carl // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:57

lol nufctj

95 chuck // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:58

The two most successful teams in the prem. div.
during the last decade are Man. U. and Arsenal.
One with the largest ground plus fantastic earnings and a manager with almost unlimited funds. Also leveraged to the hilt and barely making the loan payments. This was a team that once developed its own young talent but now depends on signing expensive talented players from wherever available.
The other team with a state of the art brand new stadium, also a big earner(last seasons top Prem. earner i believe) with money in the bank and a manager who`s strategy is to buy young talented players and develope them slowly into a system, that results in both a winning side (an unbeaten season)and a style of football that could be described as poetry in motion.
Soh! in chosing a new manager, think carefully
which of the two would you chose?

96 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:59

and now to prove my observance

have studied this website for the past few days i’ve come with a theory so shocking and so unblievably contraversial that few dare whisper it let alone print on a website like i will do….

to be continued

97 Domininufc // Jan 11, 2008 at 14:59

Ok so if Jose says no! Than who? But guys keep it real please we are no Real Madrid or Barcelona just yet

98 Steeley // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:00

John - how politician-esque of an answer you provided! It wasnt a silly question at all….IF (and I’m not saying it was going to happen) but IF Sam Allardyce….in fact, ANY manager in the world, had got us relegated this season after being in charge for a year, would you have stuck by them and still insisted they have another year in the job?

Remember, this question is posed only in the context of questioning your theory on “at least 2 years of unstinting support” for any manager.

An answer, please…

99 carl // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:00

we are no madrid etc but i think he would relish such a challenge

100 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:00

ok brace yourselves my next post will reveal all but first you’ve got to beg a little

101 Kevin Hann // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:01

Closest to them we could get is McClaren, chuck

102 Obafan // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:01

Domininufc - For me MARCELLO LIPPI!!!!

I also rulke Hittzfeld out, cause Klinsman is taking over in the summer. So Ottmar the great will stay in Bayern and then go to coach the Swiww national team.

103 nufctj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:02

cooldj, no need to beg, skysports has all the facts we need!

104 Obafan // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:02

* Swiss national team off course

105 Domininufc // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:03

Obafan Lippi would be great

106 Howie // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:04

lippi has no english and i really dont think he would fancy the challenge

107 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:04

don’t cooldj…don’t do it

108 Bill F // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:04

Rob, at least Harry could probably manage the team from his cell through his assistant, whereas Barton cannot play. As for this making us a laughing stock I think we are there already.

Regardless of who we get it, hopefully can only get better.

109 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:05

ok ponder this. give it time to settle and don’t jump to any conclusions. If you connect all the dots it make perfect sense:

ED IS MIKE ASHLEY.

there i said it.

110 gaz // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:06

lol

111 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:07

oh i forgot to say you might want to sit down. no use now but thought i’d get it in anyway.

112 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:07

ok then

ED

I WANT HITZFELD…………….Leave Pearson and teh muppet Terry Mac in charge till end of season, ask OH who he wants and buy them b4 he comes in the summer.

Easy

113 indian toon // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:08

KEEGAN , ASHLEY, REDKNAPP, HUGHES , LIPPI, MOURINHO. HAVE ALL LANDED AT AIRPORT AND ARE FIGHTING FOR THE TAXI TO GET TO ST JAMES PARK. ACCORDING TO LATEST FROM SKY SPORTS.

114 Uppompeyboy // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:10

Cooldj, if ED is MA and NOT BSA does that make you TWAT??

115 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:10

ok lets all team up at the airport and eveytime a taxi leaves we follow it until one pulls up at st james park.

its a fool proof plan.

116 John // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:10

Steeley thats a crazy question….If Newcastle at any stage in the season were in reelegation i would be gunning for the manager off course.

I think we should’nt even be in the bottom half off teh table bever mind in relegation..

Ok, In a dream world, If we got relegated with sam or anyone else of course he would get the sack, and I would fully expect that..Jesus…

Thats like saying if Liverpool got relegated , or Man city got relegated do you think they should get the sack..OF COURSE…

The point i was making was that were not going to get Morinho, Or Hitzfield, or Scolari or anyone like that.
Our best shot would be Louis Van Gaal and after him would be Redknapp, Hughes or Jol..

Barring we dont get relegated , I would like them to get there own team which i think in 2 transfer windows would be possible which would make up one year , then give them another year to make us successful which at the state were in would be Eurpope and maybe win the Uefa cup after that.

If you hav’nt already noticed , we have already tried your way under Shepperd and that worked great did’nt it LOL

117 Domininufc // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:11

Latest Sky reports suggest that Jose wants the job so badly that he has employed Barton to beatup all the other candidates just in case.

http://www.skysports.com/desperatejose

118 nufctj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:11

Lippi, I am laughing!

So all of us Toon supporters want an attacking team, and apparently so does the board.

So hmmm, let me think if you want an attacking coach then definitely hire an Italian! The birth place of Catenaccio!

either some of the people on this site are football challenged, or they been drinking a few too many pints already today.

and anyone who thinks Jose is an “attacking” coach is also under suspicion.

119 indian toon // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:13

NOW HOULIER, JOL AND TERRY MAC JOIN THE CHASE AND FIGHT FOR THE TAXI.!!!
TERRY MAC FOR MANAGER!!!

120 Adrian Swall // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:13

Cooldj. Ed is Mike Ashley? Well this is what he said on 12 April 2007 -
http://soccerlens.com/would-chelseas-jose-mourhino-ever-agree-to-manage-newcastle-united/1370

Spooky ….

121 paul p // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:13

joe jordon has said that redknapp and peter storrie have not been at the club this afternoon/mid morning as they have gone to see a player in order for him to go to fratton park and not meet up with mort, ashley. its on sky sports news. thats a relief then to say the least.

122 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:13

i should get to work if it’s that busy….I’m a taxi driver!!

123 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:14

ok so is barton technically an attacking player?

124 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:16

adrian - theres no way my theory can’t be true now!

Paul - for those of us who can’t afford sky news are you serious?

125 indian toon // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:16

MORE OF A HOLDING TYPE!!!

126 Craig // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:17

When Harry Met Sammy.

Title of the new book documenting the Toon’s sharp demise by hiring two average managers in one season. Ugh! Please let it not be Harry

127 paul p // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:18

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3039184,00.html

128 paul p // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:19

cooldj. read that link I have just put on, apparently him and jordon had a laugh and carry on about it!!

129 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:20

i guess we’ll know by harry’s reaction at the end of the pompey match if he thinks he’s going.

130 nufctj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:20

it’s official!

Wor Jackie is in!

Shearer is his Asst.!

Only true supporters will be able to see him though!

He is a ghost after all.

Not sure how long the deal is for, but Jackie is said to be in for the long haul, he is in no hurry.

All new signings will also have to be tested now. If they don’t see Jackie they don’t get the black and white shirt! Rumor has it half the squad is already gone. They been spooked!

131 Steve_48 // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:23

Lads, bad news:

http://www.football.co.uk/manchester_united/fresh_owen_blow_for_united_258269.shtml

Looks like Owen’s out for Manure game FFS

132 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:23

from bbc:
Luton Town manager Kevin Blackwell has resigned from the financially stricken League One club which is currently in administration, it has emerged.
Blackwell will depart after the home game against Bournemouth on 9 February, reports BBC Three Counties Radio.

His assistant Sam Ellis and head coach John Carver will also be leaving.

recognize any names???

1 game as manager 1 win 3-0. it’s too perfect.

133 nufctj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:24

owen

who is he?

134 Jason // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:24

Din’t even have to read it….Hargreaves, bet ya

135 Steve_48 // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:27

Just thought it was worth lightening the mood

136 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:29

how funny would it be if no announcement was made but then tomorrow at 5.15 some new manager came out of the tunnel and just sat in the dugout.

137 Anon // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:30

Was this in the earlier version of the Chronnie?? I cant remember reading it????

“As far as United supporters are concerned, I would guess that Jose Mourinho would be high up on the list, and my information is that Mike Ashleyâ€™s best pal Paul Kemsley, the former Spurs chairman, has mentioned this to the Newcastle owner.

There was a clause in Mourinhoâ€™s release deal from Chelsea which supposedly bans him from working for another team in the Premier League this season.

But a chairman in the Football League told me today that United could could get around this with a payment of around Â£1m to Chelsea.

This is because Unitedâ€™s stock has fallen so low that Chelsea would not be too bothered if Mourinho was to arrive at St Jamesâ€™s Park.”

He is now 33/1????
I have just put Â£20 squid on and the bookie tells me some chubby guy in an NUFC top has just put Â£1M on???

Dont pass up he chance boys n girls!!!!

138 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:30

going back to the barton thing. ed could we please get some bars over his face!!

139 nufctj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:32

yes cooldj!

and nobody would know who it is…

a mystery manager!

some random bloke

140 Domininufc // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:33

me!

141 Domininufc // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:33

Me with Anna Friel as assistant

142 nufctj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:34

yes but Domininufc..

the real question is…

will you talk to the BBC?

143 Domininufc // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:35

No from now on you’ll get all the team news from Playboy chanell where Ann will speak for me naked

144 nufctj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:37

now that adds a whole new dimension to “post match news conference”

145 antz // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:38

sky sports are $hite!!!

they are now saying they have reports redknapp has not gone to newcastle for talks and he may still be in the portsmouth area!!! haha

lets hope so, lets hope mort is in portugal

146 nightfall // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:40

van gaal? he coudn’t do anything with holland or barca…teams which have quality… i don’t think he’d do even ok here..with players such as smith, butt, geremi,…he’s no tactical genius…he had qualitiy players and they earned points with their individual skills…that’s it… forget van gaal..the guy sucks… i couldn’t belive back then how he got the opportunity to be manager of barca and holland…he’s average…dutchy harry 2…

1.mourinho
2.hiddink
3.scolari
4.hitzfield
and that’s it (in that order)…i hope ashley signed one of them…

147 Hadrian // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:41

setanta confirmed he was at bournmouth (or is it southampton?) airport earlier , pompy are saying he’s off to meet a transfer target .
i cant see it being harry like but im starting to get worried .

148 Domininufc // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:42

I agree with you nightfall but none of the above will want to come

149 ObaFan2 // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:42

Steve_48 Read it properly mate it’s Owen Hargreaves lmao

150 Steve_48 // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:45

Er, I know, that’s why I posted it, to lighten the mood…………………

151 Tom_Toon // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:45

van Gaal, hes he best option.

152 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:46

obafan that was the joke….

153 paul p // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:49

who’s going to man u 2mora. i is, so i will set a song away…jose mourinho….jose mourinho, we want mourinho, we want mourinho!!! hahaha!!

154 paul p // Jan 11, 2008 at 15:51

thats to the song we been too milliano sunderland’s going down below!!!

155 Ross // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:02

cooldj that would be hilarious.
he strolled out and went and took his seat. looking like it was any other day.
either that, orrr
he wears some sort of ridiculous mask. and keeps it on for the next few weeks, and we’re all left wondering who the masked manager is.

156 Steeley // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:05

John - cool, that’s that put to bed then. I’m not one of those people who appreciated Fat Sam’s sackings….although I do agree (even with the Robson sacking to a small extent) that when each of them were sacked that they needed to go. It’s not coz we love sacking people, it’s because of the appauling appointments which Fat Fred made in the first place. I think it was essential that Sam went, but perhaps not as quickly if the best we can appoint in his place is Arry Redknapp.

Anyway, I’ve just seen Arry’s win ratio for his time at Pompey - 31% for the first time he was there and only 38% during his current reign….very similar to Sam’s…..doesnt sound promising does it!?!?

157 Steeley // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:06

Ross - very WWE! lol. It would be funny though - the manager at the touchline in a proper gimp mask so as to keep everyone guessing! hahaha

158 Bobby Ollox // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:07

Random Sports Headline Generator ( as seen on sky sports)

Redknapp Snubs Newcastle
Newcastle Snubs Redknapp
Ashley wants Redknapp
Ashley eats Redknapp
Redknapp found on moon
etc etc etc

159 Edd Case // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:09

Is anyone else watching SkySports News?

It’s getting absolutely commical now - even they are admitting, “We have no idea where Harry Redknapp is, or if an approach has been made for Harry, infact, he’s probably at home right now laughing at us!”

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA - What a bunch of losers

160 Steve_48 // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:09

“Bring out the gimp” You can just hear the chants from the Gallowgate end

161 Howie // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:12

sky sports news have lost the plot

162 Ross // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:12

haha, yet he’d wear giveaway clothing, again Steeley, very WWE.
a fat lad running around the touchline in a gimp mask, along with portsmouth training gear, HR stamped on his chest.
commentators hopelessly claiming they have no idea who it is, trying to put the puzzle together,haha.

163 Steve_48 // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:12

@ Edd Case

I’m surprised they haven’t got that t*sser Jim White outside St. James’ now, microphone in hand, a la MO signing which was massively over televised - all I can remember him shouting into the mike was “Michael Owen” ad nausium to the c20k fans who turned out to witness.

He usually rears his head when there’s a headline to sniff out, bit like coming out when the sun is shining really - bloody glory seeker.

Bloody $ky$port$

164 Jack // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:13

The longer this drags out the more it’s looking unlikely that it’s Redknapp. It seems Sky didn’t know as much as they were making out.

165 Savic Vladimir // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:15

Someone who claims to be security at Newcastle Airport now says Redknapp there according to SSN texts

166 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:20

to be honest i actually want the mystery man now. somehow the results would sort themselves out…

167 ObaFan2 // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:28

The Mirror reckon he has the weekend to decide, shame it wasn’t up to me I’d decide in less than a second…..NO WAY….. STAY WHERE YOU ARE PLZ.

I really think he’d be mad to take us on. He is well off where he is, settled and not under too much pressure (which is so unique in EPL nowadays).

I’m hoping for a happy ending, MA turns up says ha ha fooled ya here’s ur real new manager and could you imagine the relief and cheers for whoever it is just cos it’s not dodgy gimme a bung used car sales man ‘Arry.

168 ObaFan2 // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:31

Wonder if we can get into maccum land this weekend and let him know what we think. LOL

169 ToonKing // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:31

this is dragging on waaaaaaaaay to long….i’m starting to get the feeling it’s amateur night at the Toon and Ashley has no one lined up…………

170 geordie down south // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:33

anyone thought of javier aguirre?

171 ToonKing // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:34

no, but he would be good too.

My personal favorites are Lippi and Pellegrini though.

172 geordie down south // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:36

yer i think lippi would be awesome..

or houllier.. wasnt cacapa captain under him at lyon??

173 Tom_Toon // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:37

Yes, for a bit but houllier didnt play capaca that much, becasue he was injured and didnt rate him.

174 ObaFan2 // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:37

There are 2 ways this will go:

1, ‘Arry has been tapped up and it’s a done deal and the bookies knew all the time.

2,It’s a smokescreen for the real new manager and MA is as shrewd as the press made him out to be.

Come on let us know whats happening with our beloved club.

175 geordiejayne13 // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:39

I will only be happy with Hr if shearer is his number two

176 Midjew // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:42

skynews has portsmouth chairman speaking and he sounds as if he knows Harry is coming here

177 James // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:42

What we have to realise is that Ashley has a LONG TERM PLAN for Newcastle. He may have found out that world class managers have been saying no to the job, and he has to build the club up to an attractive one so that the likes of Mourinho would never see the need to turn it down.

So he may feel get Harry in for 2 years to turn things around and then go for a world class manager to take us to the next level.

Ashley is more concerned about our club that any of us. He’s the one that has put Â£200 million of his own money into it to save us from crippling debt. He wants the same quality football and trophies. But we simply have to trust his long term plan regardless of what the short term brings us.

178 nightfall // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:43

amm…one question…what about vicente del bosque?? he was very succesfull with real…and i think he’s in turkey now…i think… i mean…he really did great with real..and they didn’t have stars back then… just a thought…

179 Matt // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:45

I’d rather Scolari. He won anything everywhere he went… But Jose is quite good too.

180 keeganpleasecomeback // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:47

can you guys remember what he did “ARRY” to southampton?????

181 ObaFan2 // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:47

I can’t agree James, in your statement you are saying this is a short term fix, that is not what we want. We want stability, a team and management we can all get behind and Redknapps appointment will devide the fans and it’s the fans that MA needs to make his business succesful.

182 tommyy // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:47

I hate Redknapp.

183 Zx // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:51

Actually I don’t see the point of people crying out for Mourinho.

Fact is, Mourinho won’t want to join us, he is probably waiting for an offer from Milan or Barcelona. We are not as big of a club as we think, get real…

But if Mike is going to pay 5m a year for Redknapp, then I just feel sorry for his pockets. What a waste of resources.

184 Tom_Toon // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:53

5 mil over 4 years i thought.

185 Davie // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:54

I think everyone needs to stop getting so worked up about this; whatever decision is made Ashley will be making it… The only thing us Newcastle supporters can influence is the sacking of a manager! So these polls are utterly pointless. Who ever comes in, how about we just support them and the team like we should, after all that why we are called ’supporters’ .

186 Zx // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:56

Tom_Toon: Haha, guess i got my facts wrong. 5mil over four years, well that doesn’t sound so bad…but still…I expect a foreign coach.

187 Hadrian // Jan 11, 2008 at 16:59

surely this will be another case of a new manager watching the match from the stands ?
i was hoping this would have been sorted by now and the lad’s know who the hell there playing for there jobs for , apart from us!
still have faith in ashley not being as dumb as suggested landing redknapp . guys a billionare , redknapps hardly playing with the big boys is it ? were about to get a big phat tank parked on our lawn !! i hope

188 Ed Harrison // Jan 11, 2008 at 17:02

Bill F - yes we play Manchester United - hey I’m going to have the preview etc out in a couple of hours - let’s hope the lads can put up a fighting effort.

189 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 17:05

mike…your back

190 Obafan // Jan 11, 2008 at 17:06

Javier Aguirre would also be a good manager. He was succesfull at Osauna and is now at Atletico Madrid, if I’m not mistaking…
But I really doubt if he will be the one.

Vicente del Bosque, no thank you. I don’t know if he is in the football business ATM.

Zx - Indeed Â£5m is a lot of money for a manger who has not proved anything at a big club.

191 Obafan // Jan 11, 2008 at 17:08

Does anybody have a clue how the players reaction is??

They will be focussing along with Pearson for tomorrow and it will be very tough at Old Trafford.

The game is on Prime (Belgian television) I’m really going to search if Jose or anyone else is in the stands

192 Tom_Toon // Jan 11, 2008 at 17:12

Couldnt care less about the manager now, its dragging on to much, just get Chikhaoui, he wil sort our problems out, the guy is going to be world footballer of the year soon.

193 cooldj // Jan 11, 2008 at 17:16

who let a portsmouth fan on the website? They’re not be trusted with reponsibiltiy and should rarely, if ever, be allowed out from their cages.

194 ObaFan2 // Jan 11, 2008 at 17:54

It’s 20 million over 5 years= 4 mill a year.

or 20 mill over 4 years !

195 Leo* // Jan 11, 2008 at 18:29

anyone think this might be a publicity stunt to get our name heard around the world… anyone know why ashley is over in hong kong?

i would love it if i was rite, loving the gimp mask suggestions

196 chuck // Jan 11, 2008 at 18:47

JOSE MOURHINO…….
THE ONLY MAN CAPABLE FOR THE JOB….
FORGET McCLAREN, HUGHES, REDNAP ETC…
IF ANY OF THE ENGLISH MANAGERS ARE APPOINTED MY SEASON TICKET WILL BE HANDED IN…. AND ILL NOT BE BACK AT ST JAMES’S.

197 goalcentre.com // Jan 11, 2008 at 19:50

Hands down. Mourinho is the best bet for the job. Sadly, Arry is in the driving seat now.

198 chuck // Jan 11, 2008 at 19:57

instead of ashley or mort appointing a manager why doesnt he ask the views of the fans, considering that it was us the toon army who is to blame for sam’s exit, surely our thoughts should be considered on the new manager..

199 Andreas // Jan 11, 2008 at 21:19

A bit late Ed but when did you speak with MA personally and got told that he deffo will have a British manager?

200 antz // Jan 11, 2008 at 21:22

any1 watchin SSN? apparently shearer has said he would accept the job if formally approached!

201 Wroom // Jan 11, 2008 at 21:33

Go for Trond Sollied! League championships in Norway, Belgium and Greece. Cup championships in Greece and Belgium.

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