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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject: Glen Roeder Quits Newcastle United / Who Could Take Over?? |
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Glenn Roeder has resigned as manager of Newcastle United, reports Five Live.
The Magpies have had a torrid time with injuries this season, finishing 13th in the Premiership and failing to shine in the cup competitions.
Newcastle have not scored a league goal at St James' Park in over eight hours of playing time, which is their worst run since 1951.
Roeder and chairman Freddy Shepherd came under fire from fans after their home defeat by Blackburn on Saturday.
The club are yet to confirm 51-year-old Roeder's departure, although are expected to do so within hours.
Five Live's Ian Dennis said: "Roeder has resigned, walking away with immediate effect after being summoned to a hastily arranged board meeting on Sunday morning.
"It's no surprise in the north east that Sam Allardyce is already emerging as a strong favourite to replace him."
Roeder spent 15 months in charge at St James' Park including his spell as caretaker.
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Sam Allardyce or Eriksson could take over?
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Well, that was a story waiting to happen....
Far better to go now than to drag things out until the end of the season, and then the club gets caught up in a race to sign someone. Hell, we'll need someone good to inspire us to take all six points off the Mackems next season! _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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I was in the vicinity of St James Park just after the match on Saturday. I didn't need to be told that the Toon had lost--the glum faces said it all.
I'm personally sorry that Roeder had to go but really it was inevitable.
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Does it matter who manages Newcastle? They are never goin to win anything regardless _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Cherskiy
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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Keegan was the best shot we had at winning anything recently (i.e. in the last 30-odd years). We had a reasonably decent defence, some depth to the squad, outstanding wingers and proper attackers. Games were interesting - "they score three, we'll score four" (unless it was Liverpool, then it went the other way!). The manager kept the team on a fairly tight leash and there was none of the whinging and prima-donna acting going on like there is now (well, apart from Andy Cole's moaning but he got pedalled).
We even managed to get 12 points ahead in the Championship but threw it all away.
As you said, Ernie, but at least we've got the Mackems to beat next season. As long as we do that, nothing else seems to matter much! _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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mark occomore
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Athole Still believes Sven-Goran Eriksson would be interested in the Newcastle managerial vacancy but admits he has yet to talk to the former England boss about the job. |
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Cherskiy
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 7:57 am Post subject: |
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The chief sports journalist in our local rag last night had both Sven and Houllier apparently making their interest known, but he still reckons Big Sam has effectively been given the job. _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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gfloyd
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:15 am Post subject: |
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mark occomore wrote: | Athole Still believes Sven-Goran Eriksson would be interested in the Newcastle managerial vacancy but admits he has yet to talk to the former England boss about the job. |
Sven would be perfect. Someone who would be happy with mediocre performances from his expensive players, who would have loads of pre-prepared excuses for the media, and who would draw down a huge salary despite winning nothing. He would fit right in. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Behind Geddon's Wall
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1553 Location: Kingston Upon Hull/ The Cloud Factory
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:34 am Post subject: |
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I hope Sven does get the job. Then the FA can stop paying him to do nothing. (Yes, I know, that's what he did before he quit). _________________ Geddon
You simply mustn't blame yourself -- the days were perfect
And so were exactly what I was born to spoil
For I am the Rider to the World's End
Bound across the cinder causeway
From the furnace to the quarry
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mark occomore
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Behind Geddon's Wall wrote: | I hope Sven does get the job. Then the FA can stop paying him to do nothing. (Yes, I know, that's what he did before he quit). |
I think he will be a English footie manager after the summer? |
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firewirefred Guest
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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Yes a english footie manager after the summer indeed! |
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