According to the bbc, the decision was made earlier this week, so IMO they definitely have someone lined up……..yes a question of whom.
Remember him fondly. Used to get iron filings to sprinkle on his raw meat on Sundays as a treat if he’d crocked anyone in the game.
I don't think that would be a terrible hire for them. Just not sure what the point of sacking Farke is.
Be interesting to see who comes in. Presumably they have somebody lined up so should find out in next couple of days. Be interesting to see how Farke gets on at next club. Won't be short of offers in championship imo.
A bit like Spurs making their move before the Utd job becomes available, Norwich are making their move before the Watford job becomes available.
I read on one of the Saints forums something about the next manager definitely picking Gilmour. So that’s a certainty then
Unlike Farke, Smith being sacked is of zero surprise to me. Five defeats at any stage of the season isn't good, particularly given the money they spent. But doing so immediately leading into an international break was a total killer. Such a run could not have been timed any worse for Smith.
It would be brilliant if Eddie gets cold feet at the last minute, and decides that Birmingham suits him more than Newcastle. After all, he did turn down Celtic late in the day, with the distance from home apparently being a factor.
I guess because it seems like the newcastle attempts to appoint a new manager are appearing to be a bit of a shambles loads of people have turned it down almost as if they fired Bruce with no plan
