Newcastle’s 22 year old new striker Xisco, has admitted to being surprised by the timing of his switch to The Premier League and Newcastle United.
Xisco - renegotiating Deportivo contract when Newcastle made their move
The Spanish Under-21 player was in negotiations for a new contract at Deportivo La Coruna before Newcastle United came in with a lucrative offer, and Xisco couldn’t turn it down, not surprisingly.
At the time it seems that Keegan was unaware Wise was after the player, so the poor lad walked into a storm at the club, shortly after his signing, which of course is none of his doing.
Xisco is now looking forward to the challenge that has always appealed to him, even if he admits he was not expecting the opportunity to come quite so soon.
And the youngster may even make his debut for Newcastle against Hull City on Saturday, with Martins and Viduka still out injured.
Xisco told Laopinioncoruna.es today:
“We spoke about a renewal but we had the offer from Newcastle and it was very difficult for Deportivo to match,” “It’s necessary to look ahead and know that the life of a footballer is only 10 years.”
“It’s a totally different league but it’s very strong and the most fashionable. Playing in England has always attracted me.”
“I didn’t know that it would arrive so soon but opportunities present themselves only once in life and I had to take it, however I will never forget where I’ve come from and what Deportivo and the city have given to me.”
“I will never close the door on Deportivo - I’d love to return.”
Even though he was not earmarked by Keegan, this boy could still be a good buy and one of the successes of the club this year has been the capture of many great up and coming youngsters.
Those include Guthrie (21), Bassong (22), Kadar (18), Tozer (18), Soderberg (18), Zamblera (18) and Baheng (18), and these lads should be so much better in a couple of years down the road. We should be in with a good shot too, for the FA Youth Cup this season, since the lads at 18 years old qualify to represent Newcastle in the tournament.
Xisco has unfortunately joined a club in upheaval, following the resignation last week of Kevin Keegan, but the Spaniard is sensibly not saying too much about the situation, which is a good move by the youngster:
“I don’t know exactly what has happened,” “When I arrive there I will find out first hand what has happened.”
All that Xisco has to do now is get his head down, and make his Newcastle career a success, hopefully starting on Saturday against Hull City, where a goal would be very nice, thank you very much.
He seems a really nice lad to have at the club, and we have to hope he’ll turn out to be another good buy for us, in these troubled times.
Comments welcome.
394 responses so far ↓
1 toooooonfan // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:16
is he playing on saturday then
2 broon ale // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:16
its a shame that i and others simply dont care about xisco and gonzalez.
their names serve to remind us of the circumstances which led t0 keegan leaving
3 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:19
Err you are wrong, Keegan spoke to Xisco, he said so himself.
4 I Made 1000 // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:19
i feel sorry for the lads who just came in, they didnt get a chance to get to know keegan
5 toooooonfan // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:19
broon ale
you’ve got to give them a fair chance it was not their fault
6 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:22
ASHLEY MUST GO!! ASHLEY OUT!! ASHLEY MUST GO!!
http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?DWMANUFC
Lads If we are “UNITED” in agreement that Ashley and the board must go!! Why on earth is there a mere 5500 signatures to the petition!
considering we usually have a full ground of 52K
COME ON LADS GET SIGNING UP! ASHLEY OUT!!!!!
ASHLEY AND HIS PUPPETS MUST BE FORCED OUT OFF OUR GREAT CLUB AND THE CITY!!
COME ON LADS NEED TO BE ALSO UP FOR THE CHALLANGE TO GET “MR LIAR” OUT!!!!
7 Sun'lun's Burnin' // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:22
Broon Ale – Don’t be so wet!!!!
Stupidest thing I’ve ever heard, I wish the new lads well, they are toon players now and that’s all that matters!
HOWAY THE LADS!!!
8 KevinHann // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:23
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9 AO // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:24
HOW’S THIS FOR AN EXCLUSIVE.
POYET WILL BE UNVEILED AS THE NEW NEWCASTLE MANAGER!!
100% FACT! BAN ME FOR LIFE IF THIS ISNT CORRECT!
10 Born Again Geordie // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:38
@ Kevinhann - Hi I know you are trying to get feedback but it is canny anoying to see the same post on every blog that is on here.
No offence
11 Born Again Geordie // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:39
Broon Ale - howay man - give the lads a chance, what has gone has gone. Water under the bridge now mate - time to move on.
12 Davies // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:45
Let’s hope he’s a good un. I also hope that he is playing on Saturday. Who else have we got to play up front with little Mickey?
Shola?
Broon Ale, have a word with yourself mate.
13 ken // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:46
looks like a promising player
Ashley please hurry up and sell!
VIDEO Boycott the game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lc8qfQehNg
14 ObaFan2 // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:50
Born Again Geordie, although xisco has joined at a turbulent time at the club and is definately not to blame, it is certainly not “water under the bridge” yet.
Thousands will protest on Saturday and 9% in the poll say “Appoint A New Manager And Get On With It”
That leaves a massive 91% who don’t.
15 FARTY // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:52
FORGET ABOUT KK .THE CLUB MUST NOW MOVE ON. NEWCASTLE UNITED IS BIGGER THAN ONE MAN. IF ASHLEY SOLD OUT NOW WOULD WE BE ANY BETTER OFF.
16 Tom // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:53
Broon Ale, thats a bit harsh on the new players isn’t it?
You should care about them and you should support them, its not their fault Kevin was forced out (well, it wasn’t down to them personally). They are Newcastle United players now, and we are Newcastle United fans!
17 Paul // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:53
cumon xisco..be the shearer youre made to be
18 seetow // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:54
xisco is a fine youngster and a definite good buy! vetere does know his stuff and i think he will be a huge success here. don’t judge this young lad just yet cos he’s gonna wow you guys
19 Alex // Sep 11, 2008 at 16:56
I hope this Xisco lad is as good as the rest of the signings over the summer . We have to admit that the new recruits up to now look good & have improved the quality of the squad . Its just a shame that we are still short in depth . Here’s hoping that this mess will be sorted soon and we will be rid of the fat man , poisoned dwarf & the silent man .
Come Saturday i hope we beat hull and all the various planed demonstrations will be a success .
HOWAY THE LADS lets KEEP THE FAITH.
20 Graham // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:01
I hope this kid is as goos as some people say he is. I just hope that fans give him a fair chance. He’s probably the most innocent person in all of this mess.
Just because Keegan didn’t want him doesn’t mean he’s a bad player. It’s just the circumstances of his arrival that leaves a sour taste in the mouth
Good luck Xisco whenever we finally see you.
21 lesh // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:02
‘At the time it seems that Keegan was unaware Wise was after the player, so the poor lad walked into a storm at the club, shortly after his signing, which of course is none of his doing’…..
A victim of circumsance like others in the team so the message has got to be, support the lads when they’e on the pitch and vent your spleens at the so-called Board when they’re off the field.
Toon fans’ll be on TV so for goodness sake, show the rest of the world just how dignified we can be during all this.
Don’t waste the opportunity and don’t let the lads down.
22 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:03
TO SOME OF YOU ON THIS WEBSITE!
“WHERE HAS THE PASSION GONE!!!”
ASHLEY IS AS BAD IF NOT WORSE THAN FAT FRED!
ASHLEY OUT!! ASHLEY OUT!! ASHLEY OUT!! AND ALL OF HIS PUPPETS!!!!!!
23 Karltoon // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:04
Im gonna put it out there and say, though i would of liked keegan to stay lets just get on with it, its only the manner in which the exit occured that leave a sour taste in my mouth.. Wise has done the job he’s been asked to do, and Vetere as someone mentioned above definately does know his stuff, and FMA has wiped our debts. I didnt think Keegan should have came back in the first place for this exact reason.
24 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:05
IF HE WASN’T WANTED BY KEEGAN THEN WHY WOULD KEEGAN PERSONALLY MEET WITH HIM AND DISCUSS HIS AMBITIONS FOR THE CLUB?!?!?!?!?!?
25 Big Al // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:06
I have to say that although the way NUFC has handled the keegan situation is shocking if its true that Wise has been picking these players over the summer you have to admit the three we have seen look very good. And the two we got just before the deline look like they could also be good.
We may not agree with the transfer policy in place at NUFC but lets not forget if these last tow signing turn out to be good and lets also not forget bassong then Wise and co have done excellent buisness during the summer.
How oftern do you sign 6 players and all 6 turn out to be great, so far we know 4 out of 6 are great whats the chances the other two are?
I can understand why Ashley put this system in place if this is the result although it would have been a good idea to let keegan know the score when he became manager.
26 DC Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:06
The issue with recruitment policy was not the youngsters we signed but the lack of other signings of more established players. If we had double-tracked the effort I would have been completely happy. In fact, wasn’t that what was supposed to happen? Keegan identify the established players he wanted and Wise identify the younger players. Under this kind of system, NUFC would have built for now and later and do so economically. This made complete sense. Xisco appears to be a great signing and I am very happy he is here. I don’t criticize the club for wanting this kind of player. But why didn’t we get more of them if the club was unwilling to shell out the cash for the more established players? It seems that the strategy was on paper only and that is disappointing. I think that is what broke Kevin’s heart and it is certainly breaking mine. I will continue to support all of our players because none of this nonsense is their fault.
27 Karltoon // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:06
We’re only in turmoil because of our reaction to the treatment of Keegan and our emotional attachment to him.. Had it been anyone else we’d just be after another manager with no other consequences
28 Midjew // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:06
Karltoon - I do agree with you
29 ryan // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:07
GUYS I THINK THESE NEW GUYS THAT WHERE BROUGHT IN ARE GREAT FOR THE CLUB NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT BUT WAT ASHLEY AND WISE WASNT RIGHT.ON THE CONTRARY I THINK KING KEV OVER REACTED.THEY SHOULD HAVE HANDLED THE MATTER LIKE GENTLEMEN.I LOVE MY CLUB AND IT HURTS ME THAT WE ARE TEARING APART AT SUCH A TIME.
30 toooooonfan // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:18
TO BE HONEST I THINK I MAY BE COMMING ROUND TO THE IDEA THAT ASHLEY MAY BE A DECENT OWNER
IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT BEFORE KEEGAN LEFT WE WERE ALL PRAISING THE BOARD ABOUT HOW WELL THEY WERE DOING REGARDING TRANSFERS AND THE LIKE
THIS MAY NOT BE TOO BAD AFTER ALL
31 Toon Chicken // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:22
Halle-friggin-lujah!!!
32 51times // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:23
Karltoon - So you don’t care that our manager wasn’t able to bring in the players he wanted? That we have a load of southerners in charge who don’t give a damn about the club? Must be Spyro in disguise…
33 Legs // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:24
I DON’T KNOW WHAT WE’RE YELLING ABOUT!
LOUD NOISES!
34 Toon Chicken // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:24
DC Toon - we did try and sign more established players - Modric, Schweinsteiger et. Unfortunately because NUFC isn’t a very attractive proposition at the mo they told us to feck off. Not Ashley, Wise or Keegans fault tho.
35 toooooonfan // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:29
51 times i dont here you moaning about jonas guthrie collocini bassong or xisco
36 Worjackie // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:30
Karltoon
I agree also. Owner club and fans all want stability. This includes regular bums on seats, someone in charge of team affairs, who can inspire confidence throughout the whole club. and someone at the very top who can judge the market, both financially and football.
Is this what we have, very nearly I think.
37 51times // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:33
toooooonfan - Well my good chum, I think you’ll see that I didn’t mention anything about those players. My point was that a manager should decide who comes into the club, he shouldn’t be undermined by some southern midget who has no right to even be employed at our club.
38 mitch // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:36
Rumor mill in overdrive that MA met with the Indian bloke at 10 25 today and no manager will be appointed until 3 weeks whentake over complete Ihope this is true if not for us all but esp FOR HPS
39 toooooonfan // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:37
fair point but maybe keegans idea of players was not as competent as he had been out of the game for so long
40 toooooonfan // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:39
where did you hear this “rumour” mitch
41 Mark // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:40
I think keegan didnt ask for xisco specifically and he was recommended by wise or vetere. same with the other players..
Imean keegan himself did say he hadnt watched a live game in yonks so how could he know who he wanted specifically unless they were really prominent footballers.
I reckon Xisco is a better shout than derdiyok..better league, scored in it etc. looking forward to seeing him play for us
42 Nick C // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:41
mitch, anyone can make those type of statements. But where is the source of your claim?
43 51times // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:41
If that was the case, I don’t see why Wise and the others on the board couldn’t just scout players for Keegan. That’s what we were told their job was anyway, to show players to Keegan and if he wanted them, to go out and bring them in.
44 mitch // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:42
Me dad who knows some onewho got a call from someone who works at the club dont know how it went though hope it is true. Tell you what I went past sports direct today and it was totally empty never known on a thursday lol
45 Nick C // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:44
Ah well. That sounds bolted on then….
46 Toon1978 // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:44
Mitch
Where did you here that mate?
47 TOONPIPES // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:44
Karltoon .. that is a fair and valid point .. who do you reckon would do a good job now for us ?
48 mitch // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:44
Nick c I know anyone can make those claims but I just thought I would pass on what I heard I dont know either way if it crap or not but I live in hope
49 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:46
If Anbami comes in and brings KK back, id rather stick with MA and a different manager like Zico or Deschamps.
I DO NOT WANT KEEGAN BACK WHATEVER HAPPENS!
50 ryan(UGANDA-EAST AFRICA) // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:46
WISE WAS SUPPOSED TO LOOK UP FOR THE YOUNG LADS FOR THE FUTURE THEN WHY DID KEAGAN OVER REACT?LETS GIVE THE BOARD A BENEFIT OF A DOUBT.I THINK THE KIDS THEY BROUGHT IN ARE GOOD DEALS.LETS JUDGE THEM WHEN THEY FAIL TO PERFORM.SO FAR THE BUYS HAVE BEEN GREAT ON ALL FRONTS.I HAVE A FEELING THERE IS MORE THAT MADE KEAGAN LEAVE THAN TRANSFERS.WHAT DO U GUYS THINK
51 mitch // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:47
NICK C IT IS ALSO BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT PEOPLE DO NOT MENTION WHAT THEY HEAR I WILL MENTION NOTHING IN FUTURE END OF SAYIN AS YOU ARE THE ORICLE OF ALL KNOWLEDGE
52 toooooonfan // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:47
where does this person work within the club
53 51times // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:48
Tom_Toon - Have you ever actually been to Newcastle, or are you another outsider like Spyro?
Besides, Zico isn’t impressive at all, he did a horrible job with Japan.
54 Toon Chicken // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:48
“my dad knows someone who knows someone who got a call from someone else”
howay mitch, you must realise how that sounds like
55 mitch // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:48
Toon pipes doing a job for us now I dont know it will be so hard its such a mess up there
56 Phil,Gosforth // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:48
Never have the players been a part of this as far as I’m concerned.The ones that have been brought in have looked good,if not great(well,spiderman does tho :D),so far and hope they will do well.
I don’t think any of the people who were responsible for bringing in players have done a bad job,it just shouldn’t be their job if we have a manager and he has been told that’s his domain.
I don’t like liars tho and that is something I don’t want to put up with.MA just sell while you can,pls.
Howay the lads
57 mitch // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:50
Toon chicken I know how it sounds but I could have lied and said I know someone at the club but I did not do not worry I will not mention what I hear anymore
58 mushy // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:51
@Mitch
Have a look at Post 9 on this thread, stating as a fact that Poyet is about to be unveiled as manager. That’s typical of why people are sceptical on here. Don’t take it personally, keep posting any other info you get. Ta.
59 TOONPIPES // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:52
@ Mitch … hmmmmn its a bit of a concern .. like wh0 the f uck can follow Keegan and get the majority of fans onside .. by sounds of it lot of people on here are going to just be anti whatever MA does and that is going to make it difficult for the next manager … i do not want Zico ..
60 ed_speed // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:52
hiro nakamora
sylar
peter petrelli
micha
ando
future hero
mr bennet
thompson
lyle
mr moggles
61 toooooonfan // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:53
MITCH WHERE IN THE CLUB DOES THIS PERSON WORK??????????
62 ed_speed // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:53
anyone of these will lead newcastle to success.
regards,
ed
63 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:54
51 times, i was born in Newcastle.
64 51times // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:57
Fair enough, I don’t understand how somebody born in Newcastle can be so out of touch with people here but all right. Now, onto Zico. Just what is it that makes him suitable? Is it simply because he’s one of the few who would actually take the job under Wise?
65 Toon Chicken // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:57
mitch - wasn’t having a go mate. I just don’t think now is the time to be starting chinese whispers - not when everyone’s emotions are running so high. You must have seen what Big Willies BS caused leading up to the transfer window closing?
66 toooooonfan // Sep 11, 2008 at 17:59
51 TIMES
YOU POSTED ON COMMENT 51
SPOOOOOOOOOOKY
67 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:00
Zico did well wth Japan, he won them Asian cups, the fans loved him.
He did brilliantly with Fenerbahce and thier fans wish he was still here instead of Aragones.
68 Nick C // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:03
cool your jets mitch. hope your contact has some substance.
69 Nick C // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:10
ed speed, what about clare bear??
70 keeeguuurn // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:10
ed_speed
was Mr bennet the bloke off take hart?
71 HATE PRAWN SANDWICHES // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:12
Keegan is a legend within Newcastle but it has know gone way past KK its all about how the club is being run the lies and deceit Mike Ashley was shown! the structures held within the club, the money which is being invested within transfers! Ashley must go and take his board with him! giving us a fresh start!!
just hope Ambina the Indian Billionaire or someone similar takes over! just hope Ashley has realised he is no longer wanted in toon and to sell up at a profit as he has always wanted!!
72 Ally // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:15
LETS ALL HAVE A XISCO
73 Lost prophet // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:16
Just seen Viduka, Smith, Barton and Guthrie at the gym laughing and joking.I have also heard the three week roumor.
74 sean667 // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:18
Ally // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:15
LETS ALL HAVE A XISCO
do you have beer and jd?
75 Karltoon // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:21
Sorry i left this so long, was walking home from work..
51times - “That we have a load of southerners in charge who don’t give a damn about the club?”
Those southerners have bought 6 players under the age of 27 which shows (as FMA stated) that he had a 3-5 year plan to get us on track. You shouldnt overlook the other signings that have been made since they came in, Zamblera for one caused uproar in atlanta when we ‘poached’ him, surely that shows his worth, similarly with baheng!
And as for the comment about the manager not being able to pick his players, thats what i meant by ‘the manner in which keegan left’! We all know they lied, but i hardly think they get there thrills (and profits) from driving the club into the ground, if MA is just after money obviously these players must be good enough to at least double in worth! Dont get me wrong i’ll always have a place in my heart for keegan and would’ve loved him to succeed… But he hasnt, so i just think we should move on!
76 Karltoon // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:22
Ally - I like that alot..
anyone else heard ‘Who needs carlos tevez, we’ve got gutierrez, plays left wing, legs like string’ - sung that non stop in majorca!
77 Karltoon // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:24
Prawn Sandwich - We all said that about Shepherd.. I reckon this case reeks of better the devil you know! At least we know MA’s just fat, lies and is a bastard of a business man, popular decisions or not!
78 Spyro // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:33
51 Times
You talk about me being an outsider like it is an insult, are you truly that ignorant and stupid? Actually dont worry about answering that, i just remembered some of your previous posts and answered that question myself. However, i must ask one more thing, since when did scum bag Rangers fans have any right to discuss anything to do with NUFC? I just dont get it, why are you even speaking on this blog? you have openly admitted that you support Glasgow Rangers. Pathetic.
Of course this would explain your sly digs at the people of Newcastle. If i remember rightly, you were trying your hardest to put words in my mouth, saying things like “us thick Geordies” etc…again, pathetic.
79 Toon1978 // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:35
@Lost Prophet
What is the 3 week rumour?
80 hitman // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:37
lost prophet what 3 week rumour.
81 Lost Prophet // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:38
Three weeks for any takover to be completed. Due diligence to take place and accounts/debt to be reviewed.
82 hitman // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:42
where you heard that from
83 Lost Prophet // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:42
Houghton has been told he may be in charge for at least three weeks. So no new manager until the takover has been completed. I stress this is just gossip.
84 Matty // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:43
Got to say that i agree with Tom_Toon on this one! KK was not the right manager for us when he was appointed ive always said that appointing him was MA’s biggest mistake yet. We all knew that KK was never going to fulfill his contract. he would either walk or get sacked at some point and how else was the fans going to react?? The only reason we are in turmoil is because of how the fans have reacted, accusing each other of not being proper fans becoz they dont come from the area and dont have the exact same opinion. believe it or not people this is football, people have different opinions! mine is that KK isnt cut out for the job without assistance and MA knew this. Perhaps he will let a more established manager such as hiddink or van gaal have more control in the transfer market becoz they know the modern game!
85 Karltoon // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:43
Not to sound disrespectful, but that rumour has no source! The only thing that does is that Hughton and Money have been told they may be in charge for up to 3 weeks.. Lots of people are putting 2 + 2 together and getting a multi billionaire
86 Toon1978 // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:44
Lost Prophet
Where is the gossip from mate?
87 Karltoon // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:45
Lost Prophet - wasnt having a dig there.. posted that before you said ‘this is just gossip’
88 Spyro // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:46
Matty
good post
89 Markus // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:53
I would have Keegan back but in the position currently occupied by Wise, searching for the type of players we want and can build on (not sell like the current model) and beneath the first team manager. The first team manager must be the final arbitor of players in/out because its his job on the line if it fails.
90 Karltoon // Sep 11, 2008 at 18:55
Nice theory Markus.. Rather than the current situation would you rather they had’ve swapped?
91 Tom // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:08
I’m pleased that some people actually realise that bringing KK back, if we were taken over, would be a mistake, and a backward step.
92 ashleys wallets cobwebs // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:16
how can anyone say they dont want keegan ? so would you be calling for his head if he had not of been pushed, dont know whether its me or is everyone seem to be lokking at which manager they want instead of concentrating on the real matter in hand GETTING ASHLEY OUT
93 mattorr // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:19
Can someone please tell me this absolute crystal clear piece of evidence of whom was bought without KKs say so and why our board and owner are the biggest liars in the whole world because I have followed this story from when it broke and have yet to reach this conclusion. I am really worried that the Toon Army are going to be left with egg on their faces on Saturday with the demonstrations as it seems to me that supporters emotions are getting the better of them. I love the Toon but do not want the gutter press to have yet another excuse to villify the best supporters and place in the world!!
94 ashleys wallets cobwebs // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:20
KEEGAN never bought a bad player in both spells, so how could that be a backwards step ? we will end up with some foriegner who probablys cant speak english let alone geordie, but that will be great because he will have the right “credentials”, BOLLOCKS, its keegan or no one for me
95 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:22
Don’t care about Ashley..
I just want Fatih Terim or Zico
Look forward instead of dwelling other Kev
PLUS A lot of you are two faced calling people who don’t come from Newcastle not fans….
Keegan isn’t from Newcastle so whats the difference?
btw i’m a geordie
96 Cracker // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:22
Tom Toon - Keegan did meet him out of courtesy but he didn’t know anything about the player beforehand. He would always be positive with any player coming in - what would be the point of ignoring him and doing the kid’s confidence no good at all.
It seems the KK couldn’t bite his tongue for long though.
97 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:22
looks like its no one for you….
move on man
98 ashleys wallets cobwebs // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:23
ASHLEY OUT , MY FEELINGS ARE STILL RAGING WITH THIS PRICK, UNLIKE MANY ON HERE, I CAN SEE SATURDAY BEING A DAMP SQUID WITH THIS LOT
99 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:24
well am going
100 Karltoon // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:26
” its keegan or no one for me” - really?
I wouldnt be calling for his head.. But he’s gone.. how long are we gonna wait for him to come back! What if ambani does by the club and gets someone else in? You gonna call for his head as well.. Wake up mate
101 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:27
am going to show my support for the team
and i’m not going to dwell over him
102 ashleys wallets cobwebs // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:27
DAN13
I DO NOT WANT ANY OF THE MANAGERS MENTIONED ANYWHERE IN THE PRESS ON THIS BLOG OR ANYWHERE , REASON BECAUSE THEY ARE SHIT , PLAIN AND SIMPLE, PEOPLE THINK BECAUSE A MANAGER IS FORIEGN THEN THAT MEANS HE MUST BE GREAT, WELL WE WILL SEE
103 Markus // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:28
The reason why Keegan would be better at executive director of football is that it plays to his overwhelming strengths. He is so enthusiastic, knows the value of the player and where he could fit into a squad playing the type of football his customers want. He is also incredibly honest and genuine person with an absolute brilliant CV to impress new players. Wont dwell on the negatives. Ashley must go because the direction of the club involves selling the only player (Owen) that will make the difference between mid or low table obscurity this season and maybe, just maybe a top 8 finish. All on the last day of the transfer window because he knew we would see exactly the cynical move it was.
104 dick // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:28
makes sense if ashley is in talks with someone to take over club its pointless bringing in new manager, the new people will want their own guy, I think we will have long wait with nothing but rumours and speculation in the next couple of weeks
105 Rob Lee // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:28
Have to say, from reading comments on here everyone, including me, reacted totally over the top towards Keegan leaving, and now people are thinking about the future and realising that its not all that bad after all. Also, I thought it was worse when Freedy Shepherd sacked Sir Bobby. I feel that we have a gud squad, and yes, the manager should pick the team, but not end of the world, its not the manager that plays, its the players! Always thought the position of manager was a little over-emphasized anyway. I mean, would Fergie at Man U of won anything without the like of Scholes, Beckham, Giggs, etc? They all came through youth system, whilst Ronaldo, Tevez might of signed due to Fergie, but the clubs history speaks for itself
106 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:29
hows that….
I want Fatih Terim because of the way he can rally his players… look at turkey
hardly a world class team but they played with a lot of heart and passion
Zico also done a well job at fenerbahce
107 Lost Prophet // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:29
Ashley out. HOW? by demonstrating? Banner waving? protesting? How man? He owns the fu**ing club. He could sit on his fat arse till the cows come home and there’s nothing you can do about it. Wake up he won’t go until he’s good and ready and there’s naff all you can do about it. We are stuck with him. Move on.
108 ashleys wallets cobwebs // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:31
DAN 13
I saw keegan as player, then every game just about as manager the first time , i will be their on saturday, ive had a season ticket for 18 years, i wont just back down and let the club i love be destroyed because thats whats happening
109 Mark // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:31
“ashleys wallets cobwebs”
we may not share the same opinion but lol good name
110 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:31
agreed lost propet
may i also add
whats a few chaver tramps with bedsheets going to do?
111 Toon1978 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:32
Lost Prophet
Where did you here thw two week rumour from?
112 Rob Lee // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:32
Also, a great piece of Keegan memorabilia I have for sale on ebay if anyones interested. Here’s the link
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=190249315159
113 ashleys wallets cobwebs // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:34
did you even know who was turkey manager was before the euro’s, oh and we just had the best man manager around so any one else in that catergorie is a backward step
114 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:35
aww wye aye a did ashleys cob webs….
we need world class
like i said….move on!!!
115 ashleys wallets cobwebs // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:35
MARK
CHEERS BUD
116 Rob Lee // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:36
dan13,
true, I just feel that yeah, like Terim, we could do well and now I think Keegan going isn’t as bad it first seemed. Dont get me wrong, he has always been a hero of mine, from when I was just a young lad, but its happened and doesnt luk like Ashleys goin anywhere so best try move on
117 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:38
Yep don’t get me wrong
I love keegan as much as the next person
all i’m trying to say to some of the besotted fans is move on
Get down there and support our team!:lol:
118 ashleys wallets cobwebs // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:38
WORLD CLASS IS MOURINHO, FERGUSON, WENGER, CAPPELLO, LIPPI, HITZVELD we going to get any of these ? NO
119 Lost Prophet // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:38
From a couple of people. One of them seems to always be right. He told me to bet on Keegan coming back and he told me Keegan would be gone by September. Anyway I se Anal Oliver agrees, its in the local rag.
120 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:40
aww bloody hell
just coz you may not be in the limelight 24-7 in football doesn’t make you world class
half of those managers had to start somewhere didn’t they at one point?
you don’t have to necessary be known
121 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:41
If we are going for someone like Poyet or Ince, inexperienced managers at the top level we should go for Ketsbaia instead.
122 Rob Lee // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:41
dam rite dan13!!! thats the spirit
123 Toon1978 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:42
Lost Prophet
Cheers mate.
124 ashleys wallets cobwebs // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:43
IF your world class your known, if your not, i agree you could be potentially world class, but that is the difference.
125 Rob Lee // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:44
Ai, I’m with dan13, FAITH TERIM!!!!!he’d b amazin I reckon n probs used to the director of football situation n that. Anyone checked out the keegan testimonial programme???
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=190249315159
126 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:47
Yep
He really inspired me with th way he managed turkey.
127 Lost Prophet // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:47
Poyet aint coming. Neither is Ince (thank god) and unless Ashley really does have a death wish it won’t be Wise. Terim is not the man for the job either. He needs a NAME, and he knows it. He will want to rub our noses in it by proving he was right all along.
128 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:49
To be honest in my opinion if it was Wise, it would have been sealed by now
129 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:50
IM saying if we are looking at managers such as Ince and Poyet who are both inexperienced at the top level and young then surely someone fitting that mould would be Ketsbaia who is better than both?
130 Nick C // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:52
LP, I hope we get nee one. I just hope and prey your takeover rumour has some legs…
131 Toon Chicken // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:55
Tom_Toon - some fella earlier on mentioned a bloke called Martinez at one of the teams in the lower divs (mebs Swindon or Swansea or summit). Heard of him, any opinion?
132 Toon Chickens // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:56
Ashley out.
133 Lost Prophet // Sep 11, 2008 at 19:59
Tom_Toon. Who says we are looking at Poyet and Ince? The gutter press. Ketsbaia - give me a break! the famous hoarding kincker of the gallowgate. NO thanks.
134 shaunaldinio // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:01
id love to see gus hiddink or luis van gaal myself both very experienced at the top level.
if poyet gets the job i think we should riot he couldent organise a piss up in a brewery
135 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:02
Roberto Martinez - Ye, he is probably the best young manager in the UK.
136 9 Shearer // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:06
I DONT WANT KEEGAN BACK I DONT WANT THE INDIAN
MA KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING…………..
137 Toon Chicken // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:06
Roberto Martinez from Swansea - can’t remember who it was but someone on here was signing his praises as a manager earlier on - described him as a young Wenger. Sounds like he’d fit in well with the new structure at the club.
138 Obafan // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:07
Lost Prophet
That sounds very optimistic. It would indeed be a very good piece of MA if he came with a fantastic manager, who will all calm us down. But I don’t think MA is that smart, if you know that the last time he wanted to replace FSA with Harry Redknapp. He will take someone who Wise will advise to him.
It’s getting so frustrated that Wise is involved in almost everything at the club. Frightening!
139 mitch // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:09
I dont know who we will get we need someone but no one jumps out now the king has gone
140 Toon Chicken // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:10
sh!t, didn’t see you’d already responded
sounds good to me tho
141 Rob Lee // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:10
Also, Im thinkin about puttin a Barry Venison match worn shirt (its the barcode stylee one) on ebay, its the one he wore when we beat Leicester 7-1. Its signed by all the players (I think), Lee Clark, Liam O’Brian, etc. Its me fave shirt ever but thinkin bout sellin it. Any of you lot be interested if I put it on there?
142 Mark // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:11
Roberto Martinez was linked with us last time round wasnt he?
143 Lost Prophet // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:13
Obafan.
Wise wasn’t with us wen he went for Harry the pirate. For sure he will take advice cos like it or not the new bloke has to work with the little shit.
I think Ashley has had his fingers burned and he will want to make a statement - hey I could be completely wrong and MA might just be a total loon but I still think he appoint a NAME and lets face it which of the PL managers would want to work with Wise?
144 greek toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:17
Ketsbaia would be an inspired choice but unlikely. He is presently coach of Cypriot team Anorthosis who recently qualified for CL after knocking out Olympiakos Piraeus. I saw him interviewed on tv after the game and he comes across as very astute. Clever bloke, passionate, mad as a bag of monkeys and loves the Toon. Could be worse I suppose.
145 hitman // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:18
ashley had his chance to say somthing and all he had to say was NO COMMENT,the mans a twat sooner hes gone the better.
146 Toon Timbo // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:21
Some of you may not like this…
KK is never coming back!! face it!! Ashley will not go either!! we have to get over this and move on with our new manager!! Ashley has been in only a year and although he has not speant big, we are in a much better situation than we were in when fat fred left!! I am devistated that Keegan left but i believe that he knew exactly what his job involved, he was just caught up in all the hype like all of us in January and that he didnt think it important at the time!! I think our current set up will be a success!! We just need a manager who is wiling to play a role in the setup!! and a good one at that!!
147 ed_speed // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:21
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sylar
peter petrelli
micha
ando
future hero
mr bennet
thompson
lyle
mr moggles
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mr bennet
“SAVE THE CHEER LEADER, SAVE THE WORLD”
148 jettson // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:27
Terim 4 me, does well with what he at his disposal, passionate and could relate to the fans, experienced and i feel would do the job well. Anyway its 3 points requiired on Sat, thats a must, as is the support which we all must give the team on sat, 110% from us all to get 3 points, then to demonstrate if thats whats reqd.
i’d agree also that it does take approx 3 weeks for due diligence etc on company take overs, so wil be interesting times ahead. cmon give the lads everthing!!
149 normski1930z // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:27
baron greenback and nero( ashley and wise) OUT!!!
150 ed_speed // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:30
jack bauwer
aldrey riens
secretry heller
mylo
adam
kim bauer
guyal
shapel
george mason
nina myers
tony almader
michelle desler
151 Lost Prophet // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:31
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2007/jun/22/money
That’s what its like doing business with Asley
152 beyethegreat // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:31
terim as dan said plays attacking football and gets the team playing with passion
van gaal his teams play realy good football as we found out when alkmaar knocked us out of the uefa cup also he could help us with our academy as he has worked with arguably 2 of the worlds best in ajax and barca
153 hitman // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:32
if the club was in take ova talks,do yous not reckon the press would of got hold of it.
154 madman // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:32
no manager worth his salt would come to the toon whilst knowing he doesnt have a say on who comes or goes
155 normski1930z // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:34
hoo hitman who the hell is lea remimi when shes at home like???
156 normski1930z // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:36
and stop thinking ya the big i am noo yeve got a blue name lol….
157 hitman // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:37
normski she ott of king of queens…lol
158 mitch // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:45
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159 hitman // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:45
normski to turn blue just put in any web address just above your comment.
160 Toon1978 // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:47
@Mitch
WTF is that????
161 geordie bulldog // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:47
poyet ince terim zico martinez dont compare to kk
he saved us from relegation then got us promoted
2nd in the premier league got city promoted and fulham then established them in the premier league so when people pull kk record apart they should realise what he has done in football not just for us
what has poyet wise ince terim zico all done over a period of time f*ck all
kk also plays football the way it should be played remember before he came the football that allardyce played
162 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:48
i’m blue now
163 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:49
big same football made me ill
164 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:49
Terim won the Uefa cup, and league back-to-back 5 times and also managed AC Milan and Fiorentina.
Zico won the Asian cup with Japan, the league with Fener and got to the quarter finals of the CL.
Poyet and Wise done nout.
165 normski1930z // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:50
what aboot this one, am a blue…
166 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:50
wey hey someone who speaks sense
done tom
167 geordie bulldog // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:52
which top manager would take the job unless they were allowed total control of the players no one
so it looks like we will get a second/third rate manager/coach who wise picks and will control
168 James!!!!! // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:53
i was reading earlier and ashleys wallets cobwebs sed that world class managers are WORLD CLASS IS MOURINHO, FERGUSON, WENGER, CAPPELLO, LIPPI, HITZVELD have u ever thought that they are world class becuase the players around them are world class, mourinho had a billionaire around him at chelsea dont get me wrong him and ferguson rr great managers but was keegan anywhere near that standard, no he wasnt maybe back in the 90’s but the game has progressed so get over him join the 21st century. u are all jus 2 faced, last year wen ashley took over he was like a god because he had money, he listened to the fans nd got keegan he gambled millions on tht decision soo y dont u give him a chance and lets see hu he brings in….hopefully terim or zico
169 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:54
fatih terim or zico
Fatih would jus nut wise though
170 toooooonfan // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:55
well i got a shirt signed by the one and only
ANT N DEC
beat that!!
171 hitman // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:56
bull dog,faith terim has come oot an says he would like the job..but the prob is how long can he stay friendly with wise.
172 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:57
i have 2 by the whole squad
and one galatasaray signed by emre
173 geordie bulldog // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:57
asian cup thats great for the cv
turkish league is as bad as the scottish league
174 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 20:58
iii reet bull dog
turkish league isn’t shit
175 toooooonfan // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:00
IS MITCH DRUNK AGAIN
176 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:00
yh
177 geordie bulldog // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:02
terim left galatasary because he couldnt get on with the board and can he speak english as this might help!
do you think he wants the job because we are a big club or because it pays well?
i think it could be the money
178 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:04
who doesn’t want the money in football these days?
Look at most of out team to find out yourself
179 beyethegreat // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:04
geordie bulldog a lot of top managers would take the job coz in other countries they are used to a director of football
180 geordie bulldog // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:04
turkish league aint the best though is it?
only 3 teams any good
181 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:06
i suppose
I bought the three main football teams shirts when i was over there
but trabanzor or however you spell it are also quite good
182 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:06
KK came back for the money.
His circus was £2mil in debt!
183 35yrsofhurt // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:06
My 3 preferred choices for the next manager would all be dutch…
1) Hiddink
2) Advocaat
3) Van Gaal
They all have a proven record and a diverse background.
Special people are required for NUFC!!!!!!!
184 hitman // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:07
bulldog,if we want a top manager the only way to get him is pay for him.
185 beyethegreat // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:07
rijikaard is a top manager and at barca he did not sign his players and it actually worked our for him
186 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:08
Trabzonspor, Gencgibri or something are good at developing talent.
Then you got Kayserispor, Besiktas, Fenerbahce and Galatasary.
187 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:08
i was reading earlier and ashleys wallets cobwebs sed that world class managers are WORLD CLASS IS MOURINHO, FERGUSON, WENGER, CAPPELLO, LIPPI, HITZVELD have u ever thought that they are world class becuase the players around them are world class, mourinho had a billionaire around him at chelsea dont get me wrong him and ferguson rr great managers but was keegan anywhere near that standard, no he wasnt maybe back in the 90’s but the game has progressed so get over him join the 21st century. u are all jus 2 faced, last year wen ashley took over he was like a god because he had money, he listened to the fans nd got keegan he gambled millions on tht decision soo y dont u give him a chance and lets see hu he brings in….hopefully terim or zico
188 Dan13 // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:09
the man at the apartments promised me a Trabzonspor top if I went back
Chose ibiza instead
189 geordie bulldog // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:13
the 4 best teams in our league dont have directors of football
so why should we follow the european route when we are not a european club if we went back to basics we would have more chance we over complicate things we should have a manager who is quality and plays proper football and has respect
190 mitch // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:14
SORRY PEOPLE MY LITTLE BOY GOT HOLD OF ME LAP TOP DID NOT KNOW SORRY
191 Tom_Toon // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:14
Actually bulldog, Chelsea did when they were winnng the league and Arsenal do.
192 James!!!!! // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:16
dan13 i totally agree its similar to wat ive jus sed to u on msn funny tht isnt it…copying my things but it is still true doesnt matter hu it comes from its fact
193 hitman // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:16
chelsea still do, frank arnesen i think
194 Mag1Pie // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:17
Bring in Roberto Martinez…legend in the making
195 hitman // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:19
mag1pie,not think that might be a big step for him
196 Mag1Pie // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:23
Thats the thing…I dont believe in all this ‘big step up for him’ or ‘he’s not experienced enough’ talk…has he got the talent…CLEARLY YES…what was Wenger before he went to the Gooners? He was in the J-League for crying out loud…Martinez is going to be big…I have listened to what he says because I watch Spanish footbal regularly and he is one smart guy…someone who can command repsect without enforcing himself…much like Wenger….if we dont get him it will be a case of ‘if only we had snapped him up all those years back’….
197 Rob Lee // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:23
me mates just been round n he says he’s got an email from his mate who works at St’ James that details EVERYTHING that went on the meeting between Wise, etc. Promise I’ll get it on here when he sends me it (he better!!!). He reckons it says how KK lost it as Wise said he cud get Keegan Schweinsteigger, Hypia and 2 other players for him that he wanted, and then on transfer day said he cudnt get them because they didnt want to come. Then KK got on phone to these players’ agents and they all said that they would jump at the chance to come here. So KK went back to Wise, Wise presented him with the news on Xisco, KK flipped as he thought he was getting the players HE wanted and Wise lied to him saying that they didnt wana come here, then, this is the funny bit, Keegan pelted Wise one n gave him a black eye! This is why nobody has seen Wise anywhere for days as he’s lettin his eye recover so that nobody finds out what happened. CLASS
198 spunki munki // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:25
i want him who was manager of AZ alkmaar when we played them,, who was he?? the played good football
199 geordie bulldog // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:25
kk circus was supposedly in debt but he was not expecting a profit for the first ten years as equipment cost a fortune
i dont think in my opinion he came back for the money he seen a rich chairman and thought he could do something and had unfinished business
rikaard look what happen to him he left because he was fed up with the interference it will happen to most managers who have to work within this structure as managers live and die by results and if results dont go there way they have to leave not the director of football which is a joke as its the director of football thats really in charge
200 Turkish magpie // Sep 11, 2008 at 21:25
i am actually turkish but i cant reveal my age as some of you will be shocked but i will say i’m still at school, anyway i’m 100% magpie and when i go over to turkey evryone knows newcastle and i say do u no man city they say who? so we are a well known club in turkey and fatih terim will come to us because of history my turkish team is fenerbahce and when fenerbahce beat chelsea me and my dad partied all night but when newcastle beat tottenham away we partied for longer and i just have to say look of the potential of fatih terim a proven tactician and a very good transfer manager think of this
Transfers——–
season 1 arda turan,arron lennon
season 2 xabi alonso, theo walcot
season 3 michael essien, nihat!