Steven Taylor admitted yesterday the sacking of Sam Allardyce came completely out of the blue to the Newcastle United players. If Harry Redknapp takes over at Newcastle, it could reunite Steven with the great Tony Adams, who had Steven at Wycombe Wanderers 5 years ago.
Steven Taylor – will he be reunited with Tony Adams
Taylor told the Evening Chronicle yesterday:
“It was training as normal and there was no indication from the gaffer that anything was wrong.†“The only difference was that the boss took a session which is a bit odd, because he normally only used to do this the day before a match.â€
“After training the players just went home and we were as shocked as anyone else when we heard the news at tea-time.â€
“Who comes in as manager has nothing to do with the players.†“We are professionals and we are paid to play. As far as I am concerned I am completely focused on Saturday’s game with Manchester United at Old Trafford.â€
The players were off Monday and Tuesday following their exploits at Stoke City on Sunday evening, and were also due to be off yesterday before getting together with Nigel Pearson today, in preparation for their tough trip to Manchester United
Nigel Pearson was missing from Wednesday’s training session, having made a visit to see Joey Barton at the Sporting Chance Clinic in Hampshire. We’re not sure exactly what will happen now with Joey at Newcastle United, but obviously Chris Mort and Mike Ashley will not look on Joey’s antics as very positive for the club.
This will be Nigel’s second game in charge at Newcastle (déjà vu all over again), after he took control in the final game at Watford last season, following Glenn Roeder’s dismissal at Newcastle.
Taylor had no particular strong views on the departure of Allardyce, and was just interested in who the next Newcastle manager would be. If Harry Redknapp does get the job at St James’ Park and brings Tony Adams, then Steven and Tony will be reunited.
Steven played at Wycombe Wanderers from 2003-2004, when Adams was manager there. Adams tipped Steven for the very top at that time, and that’s been a fairly accurate prediction, since Steven was just 17 years old when he first played for Wycombe.
Comments welcome.
19 comments so far
Edd Case
Jan 11, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Comment #1Redknapp WILL NOT BE OUR NEXT MANAGER – so there’s not going to be this reunion.
Toon Al
Jan 11, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Comment #2howd u know edd case?
Graeme
Jan 11, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Comment #3I still dont believe that MA has such little ambition that he would employ Redknap when there are so many great european managers available.
For the reported package on the table, he could have, Lippi,, Heidzfeld or for a little more, Morhino himself. It just has to be a press thing.
havanaclue
Jan 11, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Comment #4press confernece on sky sprts news wiv arry in a few minutes
Toon Al
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Comment #5keep us updated on wat he says in the confrence
Ginkoh
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Comment #6Why we don’t hire Adams to be our coach ?? it’s better idea. “Harry the man for Toon” is the most stupid idea i ever seen in my life and i think our Mike will stupid enough.
Let’s hope not…
Azza
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Comment #7i think we should give redkapp the chance. Hes done so well at pompy and y nt wid da toon. and if we do get him GIVE HIM TIME to brng success to tyneside!!
Toony
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Comment #8Redknapps on Tyneside…..We should find out if he’s decided to come later this afternoon.
mark
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Comment #9Toony, no hes not you goon, he is in portsmouth on the tele now. What a lying bastad.
Also, WHY WOULD A TOP MANAGER WANT TO COME HERE??? wise up you bunch of idiots!!!!!
george
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Comment #10harrys coming for definate i reckon, we might as well face it, cud have done worse like but i agree for that money we shud have a world class mgr
Azza
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Comment #11If he does come he should bring muntari, benjani and campbell. then we can get rid ov emre, barton, ameobi. COME ON REDKNAPP
doc
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Comment #12Firstly thansk for change the screen and deleting sam
I’m not sure about the hamster (looks more like a bulldog) has he won anything ?? I think not
where did his name spring from
Kevin Hann
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Comment #13well? what are they saying?
Toony
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Comment #14He might not be everyones favourite but his teams do play exciting football…..something thats been sadly lacking this season.
I would n’t expect a miraculous turn around in form but I reckon he d do a good job
alex
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Comment #15Portsmouth home form this season dreadful. Harry would not be a good appointment.
Doug Moscrop
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Comment #16Harry Redders, what a joke, this would be a bad move, whats he good for other than being investigated for corruption, how can anyone take him serious, when he looks like your Great Aunt Maud!!!!!!!!!
steve
Jan 11, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Comment #17Rednap has cancelled his press conference
OOHH!!!!!!!!!!! shit
Graeme
Jan 11, 2008 at 1:25 PM
Comment #18Sky news 1300 (UK time) Harry has met Mike Ashley!!! (he’s in Hong Kong or something!!) Harry has cancelled his usual pre match news conference. Thats it.
This is all attributed to “Sky sources” There is no fact in any of it.
Leo*
Jan 11, 2008 at 2:48 PM
Comment #19hong kong is quite far to go i know to buy some new curtains… because there is more chance that hes over looking for hints on interior design. along with painter and decorator sam