According to the Press Association this morning, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is in no hurry to replace the departed Director of Football Joe Kinnear, and there’s no real need to do that, with the next transfer window being this summer.
Chris Mort thinking – what do the fans want?
Lee Charnley has been involved with all transfer dealings over the last few years, and he’s experienced enough, and it could be that manager Alan Pardew will have more say in what happens on the transfer front, as he had said over the weekend, if he had been in charge of transfers, Yohan Cabaye would not have left the club.
Mike Ashley has to realize at some point that money isn’t everything in football, and Yohan’s departure has ruined the season for Newcastle, and why couldn’t it have waited until the summer?
The only reason we can think of is that Yohan could have bought out his contract for £6M – which is the two years left on his contract – and of course PSG would have been willing to pay for that – Newcastle would have lose around £14M – maybe.
But somebody at Newcastle needs to be working on possible new recruits before the summer rolls around, and we would expect Lee Charnley, Chief Scout Graham Carr and Alan Pardew to be in close communication in the coming months on possible transfer targets.
It would be great to have Chris Mort back at the club, but he’s far too successful as a lawyer to want to do that again – however if it did happen he would be an excellent choice as the new Chairman of Newcastle.
Chris used to do something which is very strange at Newcastle these days – he used to talk regularly with the fans and then tried to do his best once he knew what the fans wanted.
That’s a novel approach.
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143 comments so far
Ultra Mag-ness
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:17 PM
Comment #121I have to disagree with the idea that now isn’t the time to get a replacement. I think now is exactly the time if we are to proactively improve the situation for next season.
A Director of football should be in as soon as possible to start looking at the players we need for next season and tie them up now. Grenier and Cabella didn’t want to leave their teams now but appeared open to the suggestion in the summer. Discussions between clubs can take place and have deals in principle lined up (before they spike after the world cup)
The players would be motivated to show their places were adequately covered and replacements not needed – I mean how good would it be to know players were coming in 1st July and could acclimatise to their new surroundings prior to next seasons kick off.
It’s not rocket science but the even common sense is evading the upper echelons of the Club’s hierarchy
croftus5678
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:18 PM
Comment #122done a little number crunching just for play 🙂
under ashleys charge (purely on transfers inc/outgoing) we are 45mil in the green.
ofc its the prem which bumps players value’s up ect and is including cabaye sale but not luuk’s loan fee as i have no idea what that cost !
we may have lost some due to ofc relegation and bad running costs for the team ect which may have interfeared with this though.
interstingly though through ashleys reign we have bought 3 more players than we have let go over his time with us according to “transferleague”
mag
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:22 PM
Comment #123It’s not the DOF that puts the Cabellas and Grenier of its the thought of working with Pardew. The other french players will be texting each other all the criac MYM was montpellier captain and he’s benched so what message does that send out?
stan anderson
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:26 PM
Comment #124Is it a fact about season tickets being cancelled.
Hope so,really need to let the FATMAN know how PI–ed we really are with his running of the club.
FFS. we are just into Feb. and our season is over,provided we can pick up 4 points,safe from the drop.
No cup matches to look forward to,(Wembley)day out.
No Eufa Cup qualification,he dose,nt want that does he.
I would want my money back to,if i could afford 1 in the 1st place.
Milner
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:27 PM
Comment #125House of Broken Promises,
Northumberland State Circus,
Sports Direct HQ,
4th Feb 2014*
Re: Covering Letter for ‘Director of Football’?
Dear Mick Ashlies,
I was really surprised recently, to read a statement from Newcastle United, that Joe Kinnear had resigned from his role at the club as Director of Football. The surprise came mainly that the club had released a statement, as until now most communications are shrouded in a Soviet era blanket of suffocating silence, hence I’ve taken to relying on the ramblings of the homeless (and their pigeons), to keep me fully up to speed with the clubs progressions and aspirations.
So it was great to finally get a peek behind the black and white curtain, even if what I saw looked like a patsy being oiled up and fed to the baying masses.
However, I’m not one to dwell on past floggings, and instead would like to eagerly nominate myself for the ‘hot seat’.
I can provide a full CV upon request, once I’ve written it, but for now I’d like to lay out my skills and objectives in nice neat bullet points (unfortunately ‘bullet points’ are only a grammatical figure of speech, you can’t actually fire me with these later down the line):
• I live in London, which makes me a bit of a cockney geezer, so we’ll ‘ave a bubble and a laugh together.
• One of my eyes is a little bit wonky, which is a talent Joe was never able to replicate of the previous geeza Mr.Wise. I can confirm it is a great advantage, as it allows you to scout two players at the same time; how else do you think he managed to land Xisco and Gonzalez?
• I’ve been out of the game a long time, in fact, I’ve never really been in it – but if you want me to, I’ll regale you with tales of Cup Victories, Club Victories and Escape to Victory (my favourite film).
• I shop in Sports Direct quite regularly, not because they’re the only people left selling high street sporting goods, but because I love the Feng Shui of the shop’s lay out – I can lose myself for hours in there, just wandering about, sometimes bumping into someone that works there, and gazing in amazement at the logos of long forgotten brands, that hark back to an era of an open market. I also like to do my bit for the Chinese economy, and they have truly mastered the art of making cheap white socks.
But what role will I occupy at the club? – I hear you shouting, which is a fair question, and perhaps something you’ve not fully considered until now, so here goes:
• Sack the players. They all want so much money these days! I’d start with the really good ones, like Jim Cruel and Charlie Tiptoe.
• Hire players from your factories in China! We can surely get them on them mega-cheap, just don’t tell Alan Carr’s dad, as I’ve got a bad feeling he’s got a real eye for talent.
• And don’t tell Pardew. In fact, don’t talk to him ever again. He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
• Season Tickets should be sold in Tattoo form – then people won’t be able to change their minds once we instigate the great Chinese takeover. Just imagine it, all those smiling Geordie faces looking back at you, with SPORTS DIRECT tattooed all over the grinning mugs.
• Shut down ALL communication. I’m thinking SPORTS DIRECT security guards standing on each corner, if they hear a whisper of discontent, they fire – or get fired.
And that’s about it really, aside from the obvious, like installing Martial Law, declaring Northumberland a Communist State, curfews after the final whistle, blood thirsty hounds released for our mutual titillation, and the gradual and continual crushing of human spirit – until our biological hard wiring for progression and prosperity, has been replaced by a voodoo mantra and the burning of people who we believe to be a witch.
Many Thanks for your consideration,
I’m goose stepping off to the nearest Casino,
Yours Dutifully,
Dere’lic Mi Balls
*I know this date means I’ve missed the Transfer Window, but hopefully that shouldn’t matter.
mag
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Comment #126Dennis wise is being touted to take over from Kinnear.
wolfshead@toon
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:41 PM
Comment #127tuffers
you trawled through the internet looking for midget bestiality? everyone needs a hobby i suppose 🙂
Ancientcoptic
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:41 PM
Comment #128It must be bad when even Joe Kinnear resigns and forgoes 2 years wages.
Whilst we are all happy, it sure makes Mike Ashley look the clown, not even his chuckle brother sees the funny side anymore.
Btw: If you think Kinnear was forced out, that would mean you think Ashley has not been getting what he wants out of the transfer windows, that is not what most people on this blog have been suggesting. If Kinnear has been forced out then he will be compensated, that money will be coming out of NUFC and would be announced.
It is what it is, Kinnear has walked.
Greebol1892
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:44 PM
Comment #129Geordiemark
I agree
JFA
I agree, as I do with 99% of ur posts. Good sense.
I also thoughf it was obvious that some sh!t would fly after the mackems match and closure of Jan window.
So in the real-life big picture & without the blog/internet hype, we will continue as a mid-table/top-six hopeful with a successful businessman as our owner (a happy fatcat lapping the cream) and a mediocre manager….. until both the above-mentioned are out on their arse.
Howay the Toon & FTSMB!
MrMojoRisin76
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:54 PM
Comment #130JFK for whistleblower anyone?,is their not a Geordie embassy we can get him to?
Transfer Sage
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:54 PM
Comment #131I can’t remember who, but yesterday somebody posted they did not like the chant “you fat cockney b***tard, get out of our club” as it refers to him being a cockney.
After some thought I agree. It might make us look like we don’t like him just cause he is from down south, when we have actual grievances against him.
Any thoughts on a new chant.
MrMojoRisin76
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:55 PM
Comment #132*there
Laurent Robert 32
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:56 PM
Comment #133Whether the ‘resignation’ has been culled in order to hault cancelling of season tickets which is now on the go, who knows.
The “sanctioning”of 4 signings just before the promo for season tickets came out was no real surprise.
There will be lots of theories, I suppose.
The sooner The Inflatable Man leaves the better. He’s a real life blooper hero.
Sav
Feb 4, 2014 at 1:56 PM
Comment #134Could it be simply that Mash has seen the model of Poyet who seems to do his own transfers in the old style and decided to save himself the wage and hassle of covering up for JFK. He can probably afford to sack the Press & PR girl, too, now Joe has gone.
“To lose JFK once is unfortunate, to lose him twice….”
70TWO
Feb 4, 2014 at 2:02 PM
Comment #135I would hope for another press release this week setting out what they plan to do and show that they have short term plans, otherwise they will be repeating the same mistakes. I will be very annoyed if it is again left to Pardew to field / duck questions about the club when the focus should be on the game against Chelsea at the pre-match press conference.
Graeme
Feb 4, 2014 at 2:06 PM
Comment #136Mr Mojo @ 130 – simply get JFK in a hostelry, feed him a few beers, turn on the recorder and ask your question – as long as the beer is flowing, so will Joe. I doubt you would shut him up, once he was in full flow.
It wouldn’t take too long to get the info you wanted – your bar bill could be a bit steep though!!!
wolfshead@toon
Feb 4, 2014 at 2:06 PM
Comment #137bumble needs a new patsy lamb knew nowt jfk was out of touch the problem is finding the right candidate to swallow his fiscal prudence bullshit the the obese illegitimate londoner
martoon
Feb 4, 2014 at 2:08 PM
Comment #138Although JFK resigned – I would imagine some deal will have been struck to keep him quiet involving a payoff. So I don’t think we’ll hear anything from Kinnear.
Rotonda heights
Feb 4, 2014 at 2:11 PM
Comment #139Mag
I could take losing a few games if it got rid of pardew. Let’s face it the season’s over and even pardew couldn’t relegate us from here.
Markaccus
Feb 4, 2014 at 2:14 PM
Comment #140Milner
comedy gold, mate. Cheers for that.
When do you start? 😀
Rotonda heights
Feb 4, 2014 at 2:20 PM
Comment #141Mojo
It is a shame you always feel the need to resort to personal insults when quite a lot of people actually share my views.
It’s usually a sign of somebody who is very insecure or is somewhat cerebrally and intellectually challenged. Either works for me.
usmagpie
Feb 4, 2014 at 2:29 PM
Comment #142Wow maybe I should change my name to Nostradamus.
This is what I wrote February 1st.
usmagpie // Feb 1, 2014 at 12:06 AM
Well then Well then, I said this last summer in this blog when we received promise after promise about summer deals. We will not do anything now and would probably sell some of our best players in January and get fed BullSh#@ for the whole of January. Does this not feel familiar, didn’t Ernie little fellow WISE talk the same bull. Well here we go with the conversation over the last three years. MK: I’m a Londoner and Dennis your a Londoner so I will pay you so much to piss people of for me then move you and bring in another. JK you will take over and do what Dennis has done and then I will fire you and it will make me look great to the fans and pay you a healthy chunk of change for aiding in my plan. Now say MK, I wonder what Vinnie Jones is doing?
isleofmanman
Feb 4, 2014 at 2:41 PM
Comment #143Surely the plans to secure target players for team building and improving begins in earnest from the second a football season begins
On the other hand no point in planning without the brass
If by some miracle meaningful expenditure is allowed then bring in Damien Comolli. At least he is highly intelligent, honourable and energetic