Murph Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Newcastle have sacked their manager Graeme Souness. It's on SSn right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsi Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Newcastle dismiss Souness From bbc Newcastle have announced that Graeme Souness' contract has been terminated with immediate effect. The Magpies have won only one point in six Premiership matches and are only six points above the relegation zone. A statement on the club's website read: "The employment of Graeme Souness has been terminated with immediate effect. "And an announcement will be made shortly regarding transitional arrangements pending the appointment of a new team manager." Souness took charge of Newcastle in September 2004 after Bobby Robson was sacked. Was only a matter of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Genetic Jackhammer Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Its a surprise to me, i thought he would of got the "your fireeeeeeeeeed" treatment at the end of the season but its not a surprise in the sense that well he just a rubbish manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverine Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Could Newcastle be more incompetent if they tried? They sack Souness, (which should have happened months ago) ... two days after the transfer window, so the new manager won't be able be sign anyone until the summer. Genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoPogo Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Yep. Its comedy central up at St James no doubt. Freddy Shepherd should also go in my opinion. He appointed the man, and didnt fire him, when he should have been fired, he's equally to blame for Newcastles woes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B-Man Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Excellent after yesterdays result i was not surprised to wake up to this. Yes the team has had a lot of injury problem but they can not defend for the life of me. I just hope they don't follow up their interest on Erikisson becuase he is a terrible manager in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I just hope they don't follow up their interest on Erikisson becuase he is a terrible manager in my opinion. I think Sven is a quality manager really. If you loo past the recent results w3ith England, he is proven to be a success. World Cup, Euro - He did do a good job, but stumbled at the finish, which is excuseable. If you look at his record of managing clubs, it proves he is a fantastic coach. He won't go to Newcastle though. He'd want too much money for himself, and to spend on new players, which I highly doubt he would be offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stevens Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 This is one thing i dont like about Newcastle once they get into trouble/things dont go wright they sack there manager. I feel that if they could have given Souness more time i think he could have turned things around. Also Sven wouldnt go to Tee-side. He is already looking at taking over Villa when he leaves england lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoPogo Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 The timings a bit off though, what with the new management team not being able to sign anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 The thing that makes me laugh is who they have put in charge on the temporary basis. I wont give you the whole article, as its not worth it, but the main factor is this: Newcastle boss Graeme Souness has been sacked, with Glenn Roeder installed as caretaker manager and Alan Shearer given the role of his assistant. Glenn Roeder? The man who single handedly pushed the Hammers out of the top flight? The man who sent a fine team of players into oblivion? They must be mad, and to put Shearer in as the assistant? We all knew that eventually Shearer would be given a coaching/managerial role at the Toon, but already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B-Man Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I think Sven is a quality manager really. If you loo past the recent results w3ith England, he is proven to be a success. World Cup, Euro - He did do a good job, but stumbled at the finish, which is excuseable. If you look at his record of managing clubs, it proves he is a fantastic coach. He won't go to Newcastle though. He'd want too much money for himself, and to spend on new players, which I highly doubt he would be offered. Sorry but Sven managed to lose to Northern Ireland, nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jung Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 To be fair, every great manager lost games they shouldn't have. Fergie lost at Southampton with a fantastic United side. All the Capello's, Mourinho's etc of the world, have lost games to poor teams. Fact is NI were excellent on the night. And its incredibly stupid to call someone a bad manager from one bad performance. You look at a record not 1 thing, or else you could also consider Francis Jeffers a world class striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crippler Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Sorry but Sven managed to lose to Northern Ireland' date=' nuff said.[/quote'] Oi! Jung is right - Northern Ireland were excellent! Portugal have also failed to beat us lately remember! That said, I don't think Eriksson is that great a manager. It depends who is available. If Mr O'Neill's wife is on the mend and he fancies coming back to management, he'd be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Oi! Jung is right - Northern Ireland were excellent! Portugal have also failed to beat us lately remember! That said, I don't think Eriksson is that great a manager. It depends who is available. If Mr O'Neill's wife is on the mend and he fancies coming back to management, he'd be great. I doubt he would take any job apart from the Celtic job at the moment, and, the last I heard, his wife is still very ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoPogo Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Yep. He made it very clear he's not interested in any job until his wife is better, and at the moment she isnt. I think it was a brave, and commendable decision for him to walk away from a job he clearly loved to be with his wife. shows he has his priorities straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red05 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 As already stated, inevitable and deserved. Hopefully Newcastle will appoint someone with a clue this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverine Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Nah, Newcastle never do anything remotely sensible. It'll probably be Bruce or Shearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red05 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Shearer wouldn't be too bad. It'll probably be someone like John Smith. Never heard of him? That's the point. He's a nobody, someone who'll keep them at the same level, hovering above the drop. They're going nowhere, and that ain't about to change in my opinion. Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverine Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 The Freddy Shephard I know won't appoint a nobody as manager. He's always looking to make high-profile signings, e.g Owen and the bid for Rooney. He's no different when it comes to managers, he's always appointed ones who are well-known within the footballing world (Dalglish, Gullit, Robson, Souness). I think he'll be trying to get Sven but I can't see Eriksson accepting the job. In that eventuality, the best-case scenario would be to get O'Neill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRM Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 People are saying that the timings off as they won't be able to sign anyone. Well Souness had been there just nearly 18 months and spent over £50 million, so it would'nt surprise me if there is no money to spend either way, it could all of been Shepards plan. The favorites to get the job up in Newcastle seem to be either Keegan or Sherear. Roeder can only take charge for a maximum of 3 months due to him not having the badges so they will need someone before the summer. I would'nt be surprised to see Erickson take the job full time. If Keegan goes back, say bye bye to Mickey Owen Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red05 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) But he's not stupid either is he. :) I don't think the ex-Celtic gaff will come back into that hell hole. Hell hole may seem harsh but the fans will be so much on the back of the next manager it'll be scary. If he gets a few bad results they'll be crying bloody murder outside his door. I think they could go for Keegan again. Couldn't they? Two stubborn ends meet? O'h and your spot on BRM. If Keegan does become the manager again, Owen will be out the door quicker than you can blink. Edited February 2, 2006 by Red05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Bruce won't be, I can't see Shepherd paying out Bruces buy out clause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRM Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 If Birmingham give Newcastle permission, then the buy out clause would not be a issue. And lets not forget Birmingham are hardly setting the world alight themselves, they may even like to bring in a new face to take control of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 He's tied into a £2million contract, they don't want to get rid of him, and its been stated before that if somebody wanted Bruce now that they'd have to pay there way in compensation. Its not clever changing managers when were in a situation like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red05 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Not clever, exactly, so they'll do it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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