Newcastle United have today issued a further statement on the resignation of manager Kevin Keegan.
Official NUFC Statement: September 6
NUFC wished, at all times, to keep any dispute that it had with Kevin Keegan private.It is therefore disappointing that information has reached the media through unnamed sources and a briefing has been given by the League Managers Association that could give rise to a misleading impression amongst the Club’s fans.
Newcastle United have no desire to engage in a war of words but inaccurate reporting of factual matters and inaccurate allegations have to be corrected.
It is a fact that Kevin Keegan, on appointment on 16th January 2008, agreed to report to a Director of Football and to the Board.
It is a fact that Kevin Keegan worked within that structure from 16th January 2008 until his resignation.
It is a fact that Kevin Keegan, as manager, had specific duties in that he was responsible for the training, coaching, selection and motivation of the Team.
It is a fact that Kevin Keegan was allowed to manage his specific duties without any interference from any Board member.
It is a fact that Kevin Keegan agreed only to deal with the media in relation to Club matters relating to the Team and not to communicate with the media in relation to the acquisition or disposal of players.
It is a fact that NUFC is a business and operates, like all businesses, with financial constraints.
It is a fact that NUFC’s financial constraints inform its transfer dealings.
The Board of NUFC have responsibility to ensure that the club is able to meet its commitments which include the wages and the transfer fees for players.
The structure at NUFC is clear, and has been clear from 16th January 2008.
This doesn’t really clear much up - it just makes it clearer that Kevin didn’t have responsibility for selecting players to bring into the club, because his duties were training, coaching, selection and motivation of the team.
Nothing there about which players to bring into the club on transfers.
We cannot understand how they ever thought that would work, and they proved that it didn’t.
Comments welcome.
432 responses so far ↓
1 scottynine // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:12
The Papers Have a True Story tomorrow and there trying to cover there backs.
Tossers ?????
2 Dave // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:16
What a load of shit. The tone that report is disgusting … it’s as if they’re talking down to the fans, the fans that have supported them from the beginning … before they were even there.
This has infuriated me even more than I already was.
Arrogant bastards.
3 Greg P // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:18
That contradicts the ‘freedom’ they claimed Keegan had and the role of Wise. It was always claimed he reported direct to the board and NOT a director of football. In fact they have always pointed out that Wise and Jiminez were Exec Directors and not DoF’s?!?!? Confusing.
4 GeordieJayne // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:18
It is a FACT that Kevin would never have agreed to not having final say over who comes into the club.
It is a FACT that the board are a bunch of idiots without a clue.
It is a FACT that football is no ordinary business and can’t be run soley as one.
It is a FACT that they think nothing what so ever of the fans.
It is a FACT that ASHLEY MUST GO.
I did not think I could be even more angry than I was but after this statement I am raging.
ASHLEY OUT
5 Bye Bye Ashley // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:19
Ashley stated shortly after he bought the club, that he wanted to have fun & a crack at winning some honours within 3 years.
Now, all of a sudden, its financial constraints, (for constraints please read profits).
How arrogant & dumb of them to admit they cut KK out of the loop regarding recruitment etc.
These guys are really a bunch of complete jokers.
Shame on you Ashley, you’re an utter discrace !
6 Thump // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:20
Keegan didn’t have freedom. If he had freedom to do his job like he was supposed to, he’d still be here - that much is obvious.
7 Graham // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:21
scottynine - a true story? enlighten us please
8 JJ // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:21
I cannot stand the way they call themselves NUFC.
NUFC is not a company in the eyes of the fans.
WE (THE FANS) ARE NUFC - and therefore this statement is not from NUFC it is from the board.
The arrogance in this statement is disgusting and really increases my hatred for those running the club.
At least make the statement in person so we know where it is coming from - but they are too scared.
It may be a business but we the fans are the ones they make their profit on…
Without us there is no business, no club.
Keegan may have agreed to the system at first but it has become clear that the system is a joke!!!!
There “Business” is a joke and we want our CLUB back in our hands and out of Dennis (the POES) Wise’s and Mike Ashleys hands.
WISE OUT!!!!
ASHLEY OUT!!!!
9 hitman // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:22
total disgrace,this owner is a joke.
10 graeme // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:23
Sorry. But that statement completely contradicts the statement made by a certain Christopher Mort, acting in his capacity as Chairman of the Newcastle United Football Club. In case they have forgotten, although it was widely reported by the major media, Chris clearly stated that Kevin Keegan, the Manager, had the final say on all issues related to players coming in or going out - or words to that effect.
NUFC bullshit. Someone is engaged in a speedy bout of covering his own arse here. It sucks.
11 Big Si // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:23
in the Feb 3 rd match program Wise gives an interview where he specifically says he has nothing to do with the first team and KK has final say on any transfers. These people are liars and fraudsters.
12 Hadrian // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:24
Who do they think they are talking to with a statment like that ? schoolkids?
ive no idea who advised them to put out a obnoxious statment like that , but it has certianly not done them any favors .
let’s remind ourselves of the dennis wise interview….
“I am not here to be involved in the first team. I am not here to manage.
“I am here to help Kevin as much as possible with bringing young players
through and also recommending certain players to him.
“He will say yes or no. He has the final word. No-one else. I am not going
to do things like bring players in behind his back. I am not into that.
“Everything that happens will be run past him and he will say yes or no.”
and again , lets remind ourselves of the mike ashley interview .
“But theres so much involved in running a club that you must make sure people arent spread too thinly. How could Kevin devote all his time to the first team if he also had to look after the Academy? Thats where Dennis Wise comes in.”
please keep digging yourselves into a deeper holes nufc ,
13 KK FOREVER (Ross) // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:24
The statements a joke.
it sounds like one side of an argument between two 15 year olds you’d find sprawled across their bebo account or something.,
Its not only the fact that what they’re doing is childish, its the whole set up. the set up of the statement, the way its written, and the words used, all just seem childish and spiteful. absolutly pathetic, if these are the lads who are running our club then we’re in even more trouble than i thought.
and until about 15 minutes ago i’d have claimed that was impossible.
14 Cooper // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:25
Changed my opinion?
FCUK NO!!
ASHELY AND CO OUT !!!
15 ToonKing // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:25
this is not a statement , it is a joke……they are mocking us at every step…..
16 Graham // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:26
The statement also says that Keegan was responsible for the selection of his team…..
Does that just mean on a saturday afternoon or choosing who he wants in general.
Graeme I think you’re right - its a case of covering your tracks for a certain fat southern billionaire
17 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:26
hitman just asked on another thread are you there on sat for the march, i’m going for defo
18 vic // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:27
DO NOT TRUST MAfia
GET MAfia OUT
19 Graham // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:29
Hadrian - great stuff
20 Mikey24 // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:29
Im so fed up of all this now, time to bring in a new manager who can fit into the new regime.
MA has put a lot of pennies into NUFC and has brought some cracking players compared to times gone bye!!!! Bring on the next few weeks with Xisco, Martins and Owen upfront!!
21 happy toon // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:29
IT IS A FACT THAT THAT STATEMENT IS A LOAD BULL SH*T. THERE’S NO POINT SHIFTING THE BLAME NOW.
22 ToonCanada // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:30
Did no one tell the clowns who run the club that liars need good memories?
23 IanG // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:30
“It is a fact that NUFC’s financial constraints inform its transfer dealings” -Well that applies to just about any club except Leeds United.
No - I believe like some have suggested that NUFC has seen the danger of fan protests and is moving quickly to spin the real facts away. I have been studying the news feeds and I haven’t seen anything which suggests that Keegan has made a statement other than to say that he had tried to find a solution.
Just read Sir Bobbys article in the Mail Online
http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/article-1053136/If-Wise-won-8217-t-club-needs-too.html?ITO=1490
- about Wise living miles away. That is a fact and it is also a fact that the club did anything they could to undermine Keegan. Why? Because they all know that he is more powerful than Ashley and his cronies are and that really frightens them.
24 Irish John // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:31
im off lads to blow some sh*t up on bad company…need to get my mind off these tw*ts…
Im praying evrey night for us to be taking over, but i have a horrible feeling that wanker will be staying round
25 Marguerite // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:31
IT IS A FACT that this statemen makes me cringe with embarrassment.
IT IS A FACT the people in charge of Newcastle are liars, fools and incompetents.
IT IS A FACT they would have been better remaining silent rather than issue this statement.
IT IS A FACT they have brought more shame for the fans to deal with.
26 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:32
i’m ringing around the family and friends now and getting the numbers up
27 A.L 9 // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:32
Mickey 24 Owen and Martins will more than likely leave us this year, Owen because he has no reason to sign another contract with this joke, and Martins because he’s probably sick of been introduced to manager after manager.
28 Spitfire // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:32
The statement reads like a temper tantrum. Its immature, hysterical, full of flaws . If that was written or approved by a legal representative of the club then they are in real trouble if that is the quality of the advice they are receiving. How to shoot yourself in the foot!
29 KK FOREVER (Ross) // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:33
Lads, who knows, could be a blessing in disguise.
I’m just praying that this is Ashleys final stab at the fans and Keegan as he knows a certain indian billionaire is coming to make him an offer he cant refuse and force him the f@ck out of Newcastle!
30 JJ // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:33
Mikey24…
Are you on crack? If Ashley stays in Charge we will not have Owen playing for us anymore. And although we have some top players, our squad is paper thin.
31 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:34
sarnies, i’m rounding up the numbers, i’ve never dodged a battle and this has got my blood pumping
32 Leeg123 // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:34
every one write an email to nufc website calling for ashley to sell and complaining about the statement!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want ashley out now but cant see it happening get him out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
33 Chris // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:34
That’s probably the worst PR I’ve ever seen any club give.
34 Spitfire // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:34
Mikey24 : are you the NUFC mole posting propaganda for them on this blog?
35 Gazzatoon // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:34
if all these facts are true then i cent see why keegan had the problem? as he would have known at the start of the window he couldnt bring in the players he wanted! the bit that i most hate about this statement is the line
“It is a fact that NUFC is a business and operates, like all businesses, with financial constraints”
this is actually what is wrong with newcastle, it should be run as a club not a business!
36 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:37
“UNITED” THAT SAYS IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
37 bowburnmag // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:37
That statement is utterly incredulous. I was about to hit my pit but I’m far too angry. I remain completely convinced that Keegan was sold down the river. If they wanted an Arsene Wenger approach why did they pick someone with Keegan’s pedigree? Because it was the popular choice. They thought they’d try and fit him into an unfamiliar structure with some false promises and if it didn’t work they knew they could hang him out to dry. Or so they thought. I feel they’ve grossly underestimated the respect and trust we have for Keegan. My only worry is, I’m not so sure the owner gives a flying fck. I try not to post too much just for the sake of it but this is as emotional as I’ve felt in all my 20+ years of watching the club. I’d mentioned it a few days ago but I suspected they’d try to angle for a divide and conquer to get Keegan doubters on side. However, in black and white it looks so pathetically damning and accusatory that I can hardly believe it’s an official statement. From our club. Our fcking club man. Why do our powers-that-be lack class so badly? Do they hold in such contempt that they think our short term memories don’t serve us? This is so contradictory it makes me want to spew on my keyboard.
38 furrygiblets // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:38
Mikey24 please stop talking out of your ass
39 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:38
WE ARE UNITED!!!!!!!!
40 Brian G // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:39
An absolute disgrace, they are so bottleless or is it we are held in so much contempt that there is no one in this club willing to take responsibility and put there names to things. If you have read the Times article where again it’s more club propaganda it’s again ‘a source’. KK apparently put names forward totalling over 200m - well inflation must be rife if we are paying that much. In addition the wise people (pun intended) put Nasri, Schweinsteiger and others forward - I put a comment up to Lovejoy and asked him how much Nasri cost alone and surely even he can see the flaw in the report!!!! All of a sudden the article has been amended and Nasri’s name plus the others put forward have been removed.
The club is treating us supporters with utter contempt, I have supported NUFC for well over 40 years and am absolutely incensed by these lying. contemtable bastards. Just look at Ashley’s article a few weeks back, the presentation to corporates to see they are spouting bull. Watch the True Faith site to see what is planned
41 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:39
good post bowburnmag
42 Fans Should Own the Club // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:40
That statement is utterly disgusting.
It shows exactly the type of arrogant, entitled and clueless “leaders” of the club we presently have.
No Board ELECTED BY FAN MEMBERS would ever allow something like this whole fiasco and this kind of legalese lecture to be fired off at its fans.
These people have no respect for us. They just want our money. And they just want to avoid paying off Keegan.
We need to begin the process of starting fan ownership. This is disgusting.
FANS SHOULD OWN THE CLUB.
43 MMNUFC // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:40
It is a fact that these clueless toss pots are digging there own graves.
It is a fact by the tone and nature of this statement they do not understand the region or the fans.
Its is a fact that when you think these arrogant morons could not make it worse for themselves they have some how managed to do so.
44 happy toon // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:41
ALREADY DID Leeg123. GUESS WHAT…THEY DON’T REPLY. WHO EVER WROTE THAT STATEMENT CHOSE THE WRONG TIME TO GROW A BACKBONE…..I ADMIRE THEIR CONFIEDENCE BUT PLEASE GOD DON’T LET ME MEET THE PERSON THAT WROTE IT….
45 Hadrian // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:42
anyone could have bought the club and gave the manager 12 mill to spend , thats not a fraction of the profit nufc will make this year .
they are doing themselves no favors going on the attack like this .
46 bowburnmag // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:42
Gazzatoon, I’m so angry I wasn’t going to remark on specific details but I am happy for it to be run like a business. Clubs are businesses, more so now than ever. But they’re mostly certainly NOT “like all businesses”. They are totally unique. Which might explain why Mr Successful Businessman Billionaire appears to have monumentally fcked up this particular venture. How lucky we are.
47 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:42
is this the club signing their own death warrent?
48 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:44
THEY HAVE UNDERESTIMATED US ALTOGETHER!! ESP.. BEING UNITED!!
THEY THOUGH WE WERE NORMAL FANS WHO TAKE SH!TE!! NOT ANY MORE!!
ASHLEY OUT!! SELL UP!! GET OUT OF TOON!!ASHLEY OUT!! SELL UP!! GET OUT OF TOON!!ASHLEY OUT!! SELL UP!! GET OUT OF TOON!!
49 ande // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:46
Let me draw them to an item listed on their “public” statement that is not a fact. :-
It is a fact that Kevin Keegan agreed only to deal with the media in relation to Club matters relating to the Team and not to communicate with the media in relation to the acquisition or disposal of players.
Can anyone tell me why KK was then thrust in front of the cameras to placate the fans about the Milner transfer?
Not a FACT a LIE to go with all the others.
Just keep digging lads I’m sure Australia is down there somewhere..!!!
50 Gazzatoon // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:46
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article4693003.ece
read this article makes alot more sense espically if its true
51 Gooderz // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:46
Looking at the lines regarding Keegan’s role with the media, he was not allowed to talk about anything other than the current first team.
As a result this statement essentially says that KK repeatedly broke the terms of his contract by speaking to us about current players staying or prospective signings, and thus they would have had grounds to sack KK but yet didn’t?
Now even if this is true, who was going to inform us of anything going on at the club? Judging by the quality of these statements we would have had at least a week of strong rumours before a possible press release of “Newcastle United can confirm they are looking at a player”, before a source being leaked that they were watching the women’s volleyball at the Olympics.
52 t-g-w // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:46
Why do the board continue to release statements on the club website? That in itself is a farece. What we need is a human being explaining to us, the fans, what on earth is going on. We at least deserve that much. Continuing to release statements online is basically sticking two fingers up to us as far as I’m concerned.
Secondly, in these statements themselves, the board seem to be digging themselves into an even deeper hole. Each one seems to be a dig at Keegan. Have they not seen how we’ve reacted to what’s happened?! They just don’t seem to understand the fans at all. The sooner they get out the better cos we don’t want this to affect our performances on the pitch. May be too late for taht already.
53 bowburnmag // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:46
MMNUFC - precisely. It’s almost laughable. Unless we’re all being incredibly naive and Keegan has stitched us this time which I will never believe, how could they imagine this would do anything than make matters worse. PR is just one of the things Ashley did not realise is so uniquely different and powerful in the world of football.
54 JJ // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:48
Great article by Sir Bobby - I wish he was our chairman.
55 bill // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:48
I think that some of the placards on Saturday should relay some facts to Ashley -
I’ll let you guys think of some interesting topics.
56 Marguerite // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:49
JJ (51) I second that. A great footballing man with DIGNITY, something none of those b****** supposedly ‘running’ our club even know the meaning of.
57 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:49
right lads this is a direct challenge and its time we showed them what we can do when we group together, i hope its not just hot air on here, i for 1 and my family and friends will join the march on saturday to stand up for what i believe in, i just hope others do the same
58 Bye Bye Ashley // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:50
The words “IT IS A FACT”, should be used by all of us fans at the hull game!
Together with the words “MA & DW ARE LIARS”.
ASHEY OUT, WE WILL NOT SURRENDER OUR CLUB TO THIS SCUM!
59 happy toon // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:50
ASHLEY IS TOO BUSY WANKING OVER THE £12M WE GOT FROM MILNER.
I DON’T KNOW WHY HIS HANGIN AROUND…MAYBE HE HAS A DEATH WISH WHO KNOWS….HE’S PROBABLY GONNA COME UP WITH MORE CLEVER IDEAS TO MILK US DRY….BYE BYE ASHLEY!
60 hitman // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:50
lads all this might be all pointless,we might have new owners by the hull game,well lets hope so.
61 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:51
sarnies it is 12 at central station aye, i haven’t got the patience to check through the blog to find out
62 bowburnmag // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:52
ande - I’m spitting so many feathers that it hadn’t even crossed my mind. Incredible really that they think that they can be so contradictory and get away with it. Keegan has been telling us as much as he can for ages now. Going on TV and telling us the owner doesn’t want to spend. Telling us he can’t get involved about Owen etc etc. Ashley/the board clearly have not liked it but I would guarantee Keegan only ever wants what’s best for this club and it’s supporters and if he’s been misled and continually undermined he’ll say so. Or in this case refuse to go on as well.
63 JJ // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:53
t-g-w
Completely agree, the board are liars who keep contradicting themselves - they dont seem to know their own system.
And why do they not comment in person, they are cowards.
Their communication to the fans is pathetic because they dont care what the fans think.
As far as they are concerned NUFC is their business and not OUR CLUB!
64 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:53
feck me hitman i hope so
65 Bye Bye Ashley // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:54
The march is a must, spread it to all other NUFC related sites !!
PS: encourage all the folk you know to come join us !
Lets show the greedy fiikers, we woulnt have our club degrading like this by these scum bag profiteers !
66 hammy // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:54
Derrrrrrrr….when Keegan joined there was no Director of football,
“Kev, here are some new footballers, only one speaks English mind, and by the way you will never have heard of any of them”
“Kev, the transfer window shuts in a couple of hours, there may be a few players missing from training tomorrow on a permanent basis, but we can’t tell you who as they are all for sale”…..
I can’t believe the NUFC statement was written by a grown up………
67 IrishMan // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:54
Some of you may find this outside perspective interesting - from today’s Irish Times:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2008/0906/1220629535799.html
68 Black and White Blood // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:55
This statement mealy highlights the board’s arrogances; is this what we as fans have to deal with?
Well now we know, what ever manager he appoints, I will at all times BOO, because reading what his responsibilities appear to be, he is nothing more than a ‘Yes Man’. Do we want a yes man and allow Wise to select the squad….NO, we want a manager to manage. Ashley Out - KEEGAN BACK!!!!
Are we really talking about Newcastle United FC or Hearts FC..?
http://www.petitiononline.com/DWMANUFC/petition.html
69 happy toon // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:55
ASHLEY BROUGHT IN WISE, WHOS NEXT??? SAM ALLARDYCE AS HEAD OF FINANCE….WHY HAS WISE LEFT MANAGING TO BECOME A DIRECTOR?
70 Fans Should Own the Club // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:55
It is a fact that many fans who were not willing to boycott are now thinking of doing so because of this statement.
FANS SHOULD OWN THE CLUB.
71 Warwick Toon // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:57
That statement is an absolute disgrace - insulting and a complete cop out
As well as being incorrect it is also extremely provocative
If we won’t boycott after that then what on earth would it take!
Not one NUFC supporter should be in the ground next weekend
I have supported the Toon my whole life and I have never been so angry as this
72 Marguerite // Sep 6, 2008 at 22:58
I’ll march too, I AM LIVID. Just tell me what colour t-shirt I am supposed to be wearing - is it white, black, orange/red or bright green - all have been mentioned and you lot have confused me?
How dare they heap more shame on us?
73 Brian G // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:00
I have gone back to the Times article and it’s already been amended with Nasri and the other names taken out - I pointed out just how much would 12m buy you as Nasri would have taken most of that - Lovejoy has always been a prick
74 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:01
good point ande, they seem to be making some pathetic attempt to make KK the scapegoat in a he didn’t do what he was told, its not our fault sort of line, only thing is we’re not thick geordie bastards as they seem to think. its like they have let ashleys 12 year old nephew respond to this horrific time via text, either sell up fat boy or you and you’re henchmen are in for a shock come saturda, i do’nt resort to insults as a rule but this takes the p**S
75 happy toon // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:01
ALL I GETTING FROM THAT STATEMENT IS…..HAHA WE GOT RID OFF KK SO YOU FANS CAN FU*K OFF AND DEAL WITH IT.
I HOPE IT WASN’T ASHLEY WORK…HE OUGHT TO PROOF READ HIS WORK BEFORE HE HANDS IN THE PROPER COPY…..
76 graeme // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:02
Bowburnmag. Just why did they pick Keegan??
Ashley sacked BSA because he thought ‘Arry Redcrap would take the job on. Unfortunately, when Ashley got round to asking ‘Arry, he was told “NO WAY”. result. Ashley was up shit creek without a paddle.
Our super entraprenaur had shot himself in the foot. He had sacked the man in charge without having someone lined up to take his place. Now he was bolloxed; we were all saying “No way would he sack BSA without a replacement” “He’s got a major European manager lined up” “Just wait till Morhinho/ Lippi / Hitfeldt takes over”
Unfortunately, MA didnt have a “plan B” and it was starting to hit the fan. At this point, someone had a brainwave; “Lets get Kevin Keegan in. The fans love him, they will accept him”. We pull off a major coup, and the fans, the press all think we are the best thing since sliced Hovis.
They conned Keegan, they conned the press and yes, my fellow supporters, they conned US.
Its been a set up since the day he fired Big Sam. Now the chickens are home to roost and the pack of lies are being revealed.
Mike Asley has NO place in Newcastle United Football Club.
77 Paul141726 // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:02
Total, unadulterated BULLS**T!!!!
78 Angryman the Angry fan // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:03
Micky 24 is a mackem, obvious, he wants aresponse, dont gie him it, he made his choice when he was born, he chose sunderland, thats fine, if i was illigitimate, my father was a gay child molester i probably would have.
Give him his time boys!!
He wants attention, bless him xx
79 Paul141726 // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:03
I mean the statement made by the club. Sorry-had to clarify
80 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:04
ladds and lasses its no good waking up tomorrow and soaking this up we have got to turn out in force at central station at 12 next week and show the world we are united
81 MAG PIE // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:06
If the march is 12 noon i’ll need to know the route so I can join at 1pm. My 7 year old has his first ever match at 12 noon.
82 shaunaldino // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:08
that has just made me more anoyed am not going in sjp park again till that fat cunt packs his bags. dont like any policy the club has atm
83 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:09
i have never seen such contempt shown in a statment for supporters, it looks to me like ashleys still half cut of the champers and full of bravado
84 Leeg123 // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:10
ASK PPL ON MSN TO SIGN THE PETITION AND ABOUT THIS MEET AT CENTRAL STATION I JUST HAVE
85 bowburnmag // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:10
graeme - it’s all true. I’m sitting here, a bit like Keegan in that photo up top, with my hand over my face (except when I’m typing clearly) and reading so much genuine surprise and disgust. Some obviously very articulate and thoughtful people on here and they’ve had enough of it. No more sh*te please Newcastle United.
86 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:10
hps route info and time pal
87 Matty // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:11
As much as i hate the situation, ive got to say that IF (i mean if!) KK agreed to that when he took the job then i am a bit disappointed that KK has since walked from the job for them reasons. Sh!t situation that we find ourselves in once again, we just cant do anything easily can we??
88 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:12
well said graeme
89 Black and White Blood // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:12
I feel sick, if this is NUFC as they claim, with great sadness, I’m no longer a fan.
90 Paul // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:12
The key to this mystery will probably be in Keegan’s contract.
91 Leeg123 // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:12
AV SIGNED THE PETITION THERES 3838 NOT MUCH OUT OF 50 ODD THOUSAND NOT VERY GOOD.
92 Toongirl20 // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:12
For a couple of days I have been waiting for the club to respond to the reaction of the fans. I have to say, it is incredibly gratifying to see them coming out with this sh!t which is already backfiring so spectacularly in their faces! This statement is exactly the catalyst I felt we needed to motivate everyone into ACTION against this joke of a regime.
The whites of their eyes…
93 geordie bulldog // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:12
why did we get wise ad the director of football should it not of been someone with standing in the game
also keegan was promised 12 mill to spen in the summer did we not agree a 18 million fee for modric so that is a complete lie
who would take a job as manager when the manager cant pick players to buy and sell what a joke
only at the toon
even kermit the frog turned this job down
said he was sick of working with muppets!!!!
94 Marguerite // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:12
What time is the march 12 or 1 - has anyone contacted the police to get permission? We need permission or they will just stop us.
95 Hadrian // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:14
funny how they were going for the arsenal model aswell , wenger’s admited he’s forced to sell each year to pay for the stadium , im betting we were forced to sell each year to pay for the roullete whell mike loves so much .
there was always hints that the intention was to buy young players to give premiership exposure so they could sell on for a profit .
its all one big money making scheme and they had no intention of matching the fans ambition , its go’s to prove they srt everything up to keep us guessing while they went about their business of making money .
96 Bye Bye Ashley // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:15
Check out this report on the Daily Mirror Website:
I hope the players really do feel this strongly !
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/09/06/fuming-newcastle-stars-plot-to-quit-club-over-kevin-keegan-s-departure-115875-2072640/
97 geordie bulldog // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:17
nice photo of the fat man in the sun today celebrating
could he be celebrating the sale of the club????????
98 dubsea // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:17
That statement has increased my fury at the board…are they saying we are customers and we dont get a say?…Excuse me but no us, no club. This is the voice of Derek Llambias…arrogant ****. Totally contradicts what Chris Mort said when Keegan joined. It will only increase the illwill. We must take action…this is our club not theirs!
99 toon up // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:18
Been watching the boxing so first I have heard of this. God (indian billionaire) please save us from this complete and utter nightmare - could it get any worse? This is ain to twisting the balde on the knife that is firmly lodged in my gut. I can not believe they think this will clear things up and mae things better. I’m as stunned as I was when I hear KK was leaving. I’m getting more disgusted by the day at these people. I read the Sun (ok the sun!) earlier and it had pictures of Ashley getting hammered in New York. He said ” we have had a tiff with Keegan, but it will be alright”. I feel physically sick that this regime in charge of the club I love. I really can’t believe it, wish I would wake up have some cornflakes and realise it was a bad nightmare………………complete and utter tossers the lot of them. This will mae Hull worse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
100 dubsea // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:19
Amir Khan just got knocked out after 30 secs.
101 toon up // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:20
Khan has been knocked out in 30 seconds, wow!
102 51times // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:21
IrishMan - Funny he complains about sectarianism there…is Celtic flying the Irish tricolour not sectarian? Is their fans singing about hoping Nacho Novo gets shot by the IRA not sectarian? Oh well, it is an Irish newspaper so I should expect fenian lies.
103 dubsea // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:21
jesus there goes the Sky contract.
104 MAG PIE // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:22
HPS - the march is a hit mate but we need to agree a time and a route. As Marguerite rightly says we will also need police permission. My vote - for personal reasons and because I think 3 hours pre match is possibly going to put some less committed off - is for a 1pm start.
Please please Ed - give us a poll so we can gauge opinion
105 Shot Bru! // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:24
Irishman
that is a fantastic article, hits the nail on the head. The fact that NUFC appeared in 5 of the top 10 p/ship games of all time under KK can’t be disputed. Who will ever forget the game at Anfield! However we have to look forward and stop reminiscing, otherwise we will never achieve anything. KK will always be a hero, but we have to move with the times and keep up with the rest of the prem. I understand that 9 of the clubs in the prem are owned by foreign consortiums, if or when it reaches 15 clubs they are allowed to dictate how it operates: ie when richard scudamore suggested the 39th game he was ridiculed by uefa, little do they know that a breakaway premiership is just around the corner and a lot of the games are gonna be played abroad.
106 shearer9 // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:27
Shouldn’t the club be issuing a statement on the search for a new manager rather than trying to shift all the blame onto KK?? Who are you trying to kid MA?? There is absoloutely nothing he can do to make us think this was all keegans fault. I’m hoping there has been no talk of a new manager because MA is close to selling the club. I just can not see how the club will ever move forward as long as MA is at the helm. We dont just want a new owner we NEED one, the future of NUFC depends on it.
107 Geordie Nick // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:27
tht boxin was hilarious, waste of 15quid lyk but worth it to see tht cockey b*stard kahn get knocked out, he thinks hes class but hes only fought no bodies, narf got found oot the neet tho
108 MAG PIE // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:27
Even if the statement of NUFC is true - £12 MILLION to spend!!!!!! Ashley spends that in 1 weekend at the casino. I’m all in favour of controlled and sustainable growth but £12MILLION doesn’t buy a winger who can cross these days.
109 dubsea // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:29
frank warren is giving Amir Kahn daggers! Sky should give refunds for that pay per view….
110 Bye Bye Ashley // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:30
Does anyone have any ideads on how we the fans, can find out which NUFC employee wrote the “It is a fact” statement.
Coz, “IT IS A FACT” that i bet no-one will ever dare have the balls to put there name to it.
Coz this one has proper “blown up right in the faces ” again, & just made the whole sorry episode, even worst that it was!
Frauds & liars, the lot of em !!
111 Taxi For ASHLEY!!(GG7) // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:30
im glad kahn got knocke out i hate the cocky little twat
112 MAG PIE // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:30
sorry - I missed when this became a boxing blog
113 shaun // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:31
jj completely agree you with the identity thing! when i heard it read out on sky felt empty that actually what is nufc now, we’re losing our identity. We are nufc not these muppets
114 IrishMan // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:31
51times, sorry I did not mean to offend. Yes, many Celtic supporters are sectarian (for what it is worth, I am not a Celtic supporter). There is a historical perspective to the article from an Irish view. I think Shot Bru has got the point of the article - very pro-Keegan and pro-Newcastle in a broad sense. Again apologies, though.
115 hitman // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:32
dubsea,did the little kahn get sparked like
116 GeordieJayne // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:33
A source giving an interview to the times to try and discredit Keegan. Well we all certainly buy the times here ins Geordie nation don’t we.
PLEASE PLEASE lets get something organised the march sounds like an excellent idea if it can be passed around the fans.
I usually only read what is wrote on this site but the past few days I have to vent my and my families anger.
117 Shot Bru! // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:33
Khan’s from Bolton.
118 shearer9 // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:34
theyre calling khan cocky not a cockney
119 Geordie Nick // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:34
hitman- he got knocked out after 51 secs, on his arse twice durin tht time
120 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:35
so here’s the way it stands, the board can sack a man we all deeply believe in, after they have conned him into the job in a pr stunt imo, tell him they will back him with no limits, then change their mind abruptly, leaving him unsure as to if he has any money to spend at all, bring in their own team to undermine him, then, and this is the honey punch, sell a player he clearly does not want to go, convince him they will bring better in to appease the supporters, then let him say, watch how we go forward and when we progress at the speed of an asthmatic snai, bring in numerous players he never asked for, acuse keegan of being to blame and then force him to resign and issue this pile of horse***te as an explanation, you’ve got to be pulling our plonkers, watch next saturday if you haven’t sold the club by then, you’re in for a shock, we will march in numbers and will oust this disease within our club
121 mitch // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:36
12 million aload of bull how much did they bid for modric alone
122 dubsea // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:36
back on topic…how could wise based in london have the whip hand over keegan the manager in newcastle….Sir Bobby decimates Wise in this comment….”What is on Dennis Wise’s CV to inspire confidence that he can shop round Europe and bring the best players to St James’ Park? He worked for Swindon, Millwall and Leeds”….
http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/article-1053136/If-Wise-wont-club-needs-too.html
123 hitman // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:38
when a club loose a manager they put oot a statement saying they are trying to look for a new manager and they will take there time and so on,do yous not find it strange no statement has been made yet,i smell a take over
124 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:39
i’m an x boxer and with the risk of sounding like a smart arse knew he was chinny, what a waste of money, another bling bling merchant in the mould of dyer and jenas, just a different sport, i was brought up on duren and hearnes, haggler etc
125 toon up // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:41
I look at what they are saying about buying players and struggle to understand the logic here. Who is buying the players if Keegan is not? Wise? He was an average player and second division manger, tell me how he can pick a player better than Keegan, Euro player of year, former England manager and manger of several Prem clubs. It is total bollocks really, doesn’t matter what spin they try to put on it. Do they think we are mugs? I’m totally annoyed with the club and for the first time as a fan I’m really beginning to think that there is no future. The club is a big part of my life and I’m feeling very down about it. Unless Ashley sells up I cant see a way forward….we so dont deserve this rubbish…
By the way Khan was pants…and the colombian looked hard as nails!!!!!!!!! Let’s hire him to chin Fat boy Ashley….
126 MAG PIE // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:41
back 2morrow when the boxing chatter is over.
127 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:42
sorry lads spelling a bit of, must be the vino, spelling my heroes names wrong, should hang my head in shame
128 dubsea // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:42
what is it with GB olympic medal winners not doing well in pro circuit…audley was shite aswell
129 ToonCanada // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:43
For Matt @82
That is why the clowns put out the announcement- to sow doubt in people’s minds.
But as has been pointed out the latest release flat contradicts what Chris Mort said months ago and what Wise wrote in February.
Don’t fall for it!
130 Not Mike Ashley // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:43
yes, and the record of previous managers at this club bringing in players from other sides has just been spectacular hasn’t it?
When a club wastes so much money on dud transfers like this club has, is it any wonder why the hierarchy wants to take away that privilege away from the manager?
Keegan knew what he was getting himself into when he signed on for the role, so WTF is he complaining about?
I don’t see anybody here complaining about the quality of players we’ve brought into the club since the new system has been put in place.
I’m not saying Ashley & co. are blameless, they could have handled the situation much better, but Keegan surely understood what he could and couldn’t do when he signed on for the job.
I feel for the fans, because i think they’ve put up with a lot of rubbish for a long time. But i feel terrible for the players, esp. the new boys who were so excited to work with Kevin.
I am probably the only person on this planet who thinks that Kevin Keegan has let his players and the fans down big time. To just walk out on the club a couple of games into the new season is an absolute disgrace. If you really love the club, you at least hold out for a more appropriate time to pull the pin - like the end of the season. But Kevin’s ego would not allow him to do that. Instead he’s left a mini catastrophe in his wake by walking out on the club. I seriously hope he doesn’t come back if there is a change in ownership (which is probably needed now…)
abuse welcome.
131 shearer9 // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:45
FROM THE MAIL
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is so worried about the backlash from Toon fans that he has already made arrangements to step up his security, with former SAS men to be hired to protect him and his home when he returns from business in America.
hahaha i think he will need more than that, if he just sells up n fcuks off we wont have this problem
132 Shot Bru! // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:45
Dubsea stop advertising The Mail. Theyr’e nothing but shocking tabloid press that have instigated the mess we’re currently in.
133 Geordie Nick // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:46
audley harrisons a joke. thers been far too much hype around kahn aswell, aint proved himself against anybody decent and he aint got a chin. i always found it laughable wen ppl caompred him wiv naseem cos he aint in the same league and i was proved right tonight
134 hitman // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:47
according to the times ashley wants zola as next manager,plus he hired ex sas men to look after him,if he thinks that will make him safe hes a fool.
135 hitman // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:48
sorry the mail
136 Geordie Nick // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:48
shot bru- its bobby robson collum u numpty
137 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:48
didn’t realise boxing chatter offended so much lol
138 JC // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:48
Let Anil Ambani buy us out he supports us
139 MAG PIE // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:48
Ed - on the fans petition
“27. fernando long live dennis wise an ashley. great job”
Please don’t ever let that idiot post on our blog again.
Please give us a poll to help organise and publicise our march
140 mitch // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:49
Dubsea that sir bobby article is class there really is only one bobby puts little gollum in his place and you know it comes from his heart black and white through and through. Does any one think Ashley been so quiet he may be selling up as that indian group have not came forward to dismiss claims alouth I stand to be corrected
141 reillers // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:50
51times the article wasn’t about that. It was spot on as per usual. Most Irish analysis is, and it’s not me being a wee bit biased. Take a look at the RTE analysis and it’s bold, it’s honest, it’s hard hitting, its entertaining but completley true. The lads, including Souness don’t hold back and it’s usual very good.
They got an interview off Given after the Irish match, I knew they’d catch him for one.
He didn’t say much just that Keegan is a great manager, great bloke and is shocked like everyone else.
Because of the Irish games, being away from the club he’s largely in the dark over what’s happened.
He said: “There’s a lot gone on but I am over here concentrating on a World Cup qualifier.
“I don’t like to talk too much about all the stuff that’s gone on at the club.
“I know it’s happened, but there’s not much I can do out here. I don’t know what has gone on, really.”
And how it’s not for him to say what’s to happen with the owner, and he just hopes they can get back on track.
Honest as ever. Seems, rightly pissed off and as clueless as everyone, waiting by the phone.
I think one of the sites described it best when he was doing the run up to the match:
“Starting right from the back with Shay Given, who has been exceptional this season even as the whole of Newcastle collapses around him.”
142 hitman // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:50
WHERES SPYRO
143 dubsea // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:50
so true toon up!…it was leaked that the wise and jimenez turned there nose up at Keegan’s targets…such as the two germans internationals Bastian Schweinsteiger and Frings (don’t believe the SUN) …so instead we get an unknown player in on loan and an unproven spanish u21…in an area we have cover for…when did Dennis Wise become an authority on world football !
144 JC // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:50
Fraudley Harrison!!!….. I am a genius!!!
145 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:50
aye hitman wot a load of pish, he should sell us to the indian lot and disappear
146 Spuggy // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:51
HMMMm funny how the latest statement doesnt quite ring true with Morts words. Want proof……
“We have started talking about who we will be bringing in and Kevin will have the final say. He has to have that,” added Mort.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_3531883,00.html
I think we all now know why KK was were bringin in 4 or maybe 5 player, 3 maybe4, 2 maybe, hopeful we’ll get 2 etc. In truth, he really didnt know how many or who would end up walking through the door. He also said is MA wants to give the fans a WOW signing they deserve it, again proof he didnt know what was going on.
You can not be a 1st team manager without choosing who plays in your team - look at the alex ferguson, Wenger, redknapp, Benitez etc.
147 Shot Bru! // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:52
Geordie Nick
I realise that, but it’s still the Mail, robson should know better, have we not been denegrating what they have been saying for the last few months?
148 51times // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:52
IrishMan - I was only questioning the author’s motives, not your own.
149 Angryman the Angry fan // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:53
The statement released was designed to get the gutter press on the boards side “Keegan was bad”, “keegan wanted too much” blaaa blaaa blaaa, it has back fired.
SPYRO, JONAS, FAUSTINO, the lot of you, thoughts please???
150 Black and White Blood // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:53
Keegan’s released a response throught the LMA….
“It was made clear to me that I would have final say on player Movements ”
Well done Keegan, don’t take this bollocks!
151 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:53
ha ha ha imagine the sunday papers tomorrow, who’s gona steal the headlines, a pease pudding and ham sarny for the correct answer
152 Bye Bye Ashley // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:57
I bet Ashley never has the bottle to have a pint with the lads around the Bigg Market or anywhere around the Toon again, any time soon?
Go on fat-boy, i dare ya !!
153 dubsea // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:57
Shotbru. These are important words from Sir Bobby regardless of what rag they come from….also Shearer gave an interview with the Sun today, criticising the current setup does that mean we should also ignore these words??
154 shearer9 // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:57
keegan released another statement via the lma, this is getting ugly now. what a sick and disgusting way to treat a legend.
155 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:57
boxers in the mould of hagler, hearnes and duran footballers in the mould of shearer, speed and zola, feck the new breed thanks very much, spineless swines with empty minds
156 valle // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:59
Well KK’s proposed signings do seem a bit odd, and i have to say that the signings we did make has been great and so would Sweinsteiger, Nasri or Modric if we had gotten them… That said, we have still had a transfer window with a net gain of nearly 2 million, and thats bad business for a club who is supposed to challenge for Europe. I would also say that 12 million net spend as the Times claimes was our budget, is also way to low and questions has to be asked, such as, where has all the money and ambitions gone?. Also, there have been allot of propaganda in the news, such as the supposed WOW signing and the list of gaols MA had for the club when he bought us. Who are MA’s spin doctors trying to kid?… Finally, i have to say, that i wish we will se a new owner before midweek next week, because this circus is on the road to hell…
157 mozza // Sep 6, 2008 at 23:59
of to my pit lads, laters
158 Geordie Nick // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:00
shot bru- agree, i wud never read the mail paper but bobby robsons collum is different, iv always got time to listen to what sir bobs got to say no mater wher its written
159 hitman // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:00
laters mozza
160 Dondatta13 // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:00
Sorry, I know its probably been picked apart already (I was watching the Amir Khan “Fight???)
The article and the statements in it are just silly and come across as childish, nay, dare I say moronic. Lets break them down a bit shall we ..
“It is a fact that Kevin Keegan, as manager, had specific duties in that he was responsible for the training, coaching, selection and motivation of the Team”.
Selection & motivation, right lads next week we will play players X, Y, Z … Thats IF you are still here, because EVERYONE has their price!
“It is a fact that Kevin Keegan was allowed to manage his specific duties without any interference from any Board member”.
Without Boardroom interference OMG, ok so again, “OK lads I will play players X,Y & Z, unless the BOARD SELL YOU as everyone has theor price “…
“It is a fact that Kevin Keegan agreed only to deal with the media in relation to Club matters relating to the Team and not to communicate with the media in relation to the acquisition or disposal of players”.
Gagging order placed on KK when we sell everyone and the kitchen sink!
“It is a fact that NUFC is a business and operates, like all businesses, with financial constraints”.
So you are blatently here to make a PROFIT?
becasue the words Constraints and Billionaire should never ever be used in the same sentence unless they are used like “Im a Billionaire, we have no constraints”
“It is a fact that NUFC’s financial constraints inform its transfer dealings”.
Constraints .. of a Billionaire … Thats OVER One Thousand Million Pounds … Wheres your constaints when you spunk an aledged £5 Million pounds in a casino Fatty?
Ashley Out!
161 IrishMan // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:01
51times. No problem.
162 Toongirl20 // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:01
I’m really glad that Sir Bobby has made that statement. I was worried that his ill health would prevent him from speaking out on this matter. The club have attempted to discredit Keegan in the Times, and the fans in their official statement, but they would surely never be so shameless as to try the same thing against Sir Bobby, therefore he is the only person in this situation who can speak the truth with total impunity. God bless him for doing so.
163 Leeg123 // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:02
email skysports about next saturdays march get the cameras there
164 Fans Should Own the Club // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:02
From this article:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2005/dec/20/europeanfootball.sport
Many sceptics dismiss supporter ownership or control as something for clubs with no ambition in the lower leagues and argue that clubs the size of Chelsea and Manchester United will never succumb to the principles of democratic control. So will we ever see a mutual organisation or a club with democratic membership compete with the big guns?
Well, it may surprise you to learn we already have. Of the clubs in the next round of European competition seven have solid democratic foundations. Perhaps the best known is Barcelona, which belongs to and is run by its 102,000 members. Every four years they choose a president and a board of directors who manage the club; they have the right to speak and to vote.
FANS SHOULD OWN THE CLUB.
165 Oblongfanny_Martins // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:03
Just read the club statement, sound’s like the fat f*cker is digging his heels in.
Boycott his shops, Boycott his brands, Boycott The Hull Game and if he ever sets foot in Newcastle again would the first geordie to see him give him a clip!
166 hitman // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:04
nick sir bobby is spot on,the way newcastle is set up will never work,ashley is a fool to think it will work.
167 Geordie Nick // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:05
fans should own the club- shut up will u, uv put ur idea about us owning the club out countless times now, it aint happenin now forget it will u, its annoyin
168 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:05
CENTRAL STATION 12NOON 13TH SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWCASTLE V HULL
THE ROUTE: GRAINGER STREET TO THE MONUMENT UP NORTHUMBERLAND STREET, AND THEN ON TO THE HAYMARKET, PERCY STREET, LEAZES PARK AND ONTO SJP!!!
THIS INCORPORATING THE CITY CENTRE!!
MEET AT 12 NOON SET OFF AT 12.30/1PM
WE HAVE TO SING OUR HEARTS OUT AND WAVE OUR BANNERS BE UNITED!!!
ASHLEY OUT!!!
169 IanG // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:06
@ Black and White Blood - 65
Just send out the petition to friends and family and ask them to do the same with their friends - I am sure all your friends and family are NUFC supporters but they probably don’t know about the petition. There needs to be at least 50,000 signatures on this.
http://www.petitiononline.com/DWMANUFC/petition.html
It’s war now - let’s start making stuff happen.
170 Shot Bru! // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:06
Dubsea
You can’t trust the tabloid press, they twist comments for their own means, to sell papers, and anything regarding our club does just that. I mean where have all the stories gone about a takeover, it’s all gone quiet, whereas over the last 18 months since Ashley has been in charge it was almost a daily occurence.
171 Dondatta13 // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:07
I soooooo hope this is true.
We should deffo BOYCOTT the ground. Maybe the players will get insperation to do something drastic too …
anyway have a read…
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/09/06/fuming-newcastle-stars-plot-to-quit-club-over-kevin-keegan-s-departure-115875-20726401/
Ashley Out!
172 magsie // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:07
No booze no grub to be bought before during or after the game! End of day takings fook all that will open their eyes and be the nail in the coffin for me. Friggin posts not showin up again!
173 Geordie Nick // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:07
hitman- bobby is spot on, i also like his little dig at wise -’What is on Dennis Wise’s CV to inspire confidence that he can shop round Europe and bring the best players to St James’ Park? He worked for Swindon, Millwall and Leeds.’ quality
174 toon up // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:07
Black and White, have you got a link to the response from KK? I’m chuffed he is sticking up for himself. We all know there is no way Keegan would have accepted a job without being able to pick his players. When you read that statement from the club again its really poor, it says nothing about who was responsible for players coming in just that Keegan would be working with a Director of Football. Definition of Director of Football - someone who deals with clinching the deals, not deciding who the deals are for. God (indian billionaire) they are complete and utter idiots ahh!!! How did they ever make money!
At the same time, I’m really cringing that all of this is being played out in public, its rubbing salt into the wound BUT flipping it again I suppose it keeps the anger against Ashley going……
175 reillers // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:08
Does the board really think, I mean are they that dillusional, do they really think that tat pathetic little statement will difuse the situation, oh pass me the bucket.
176 Gary // Sep 7, 2008 at 0:10
£12 million budget. Considering they actually made a profit on the transfer dealings KK didn’t even get to spend that.
This is taken from May 7th 2008:
Mort is adamant that Keegan will have the final say on Newcastle’s transfer targets despite their extensive recruitment team.
“We have started talking about who we will be bringing in and Kevin will have the final say. He has to have that,” added Mort.
And this is the website it is on:
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_3531883,00.html
The articles that have been printed in the past will go a long way to discrediting the latest statement by fat blokes cronies. Kks lawyers will have a field day with all the contradictions