Wonder what the delay is with them getting him in though Hopefully a bit of a U turn and the re-appointment of Mr Carver would do for me
Maybe he`s still not sure. He`s turned them down already. They`re talking about bringing Lee Clark in as assistant. Let`s face it, his managerial career hasn`t exactly been a resounding success. Probably on a par with Carver. If it was that cut and dried I`d have expected it to be done and dusted by now.
Agreed - dragging on a bit Lee Clark in a suit doesn't wearing a suit - always reminds me of when Renton from Trainspotting was in court for drug related crime
I thought SM was supposed to be bringing his own people in. Hence the reason for the exit of Carver and Stone. That doesn`t fit with the club hiring Clark. A bit odd.
Erm see if anyone can notice anything on the NUFC website article... Newcastle United are delighted to announce the appointment of Steve McClaren as the Club's new head coach. McClaren joins United on a deal for an initial term of three years, which could be extended to eight. Managing director Lee Charnley said: "From my first meeting with Steve I knew he was the perfect fit for Newcastle United. "I am delighted that we have secured the services of one of the best coaches in English football. "He has 20 years' experience, including for the national team and at the highest level of European competition. His most notable achievements include winning the Eredivisie with FC Twente and guiding Middlesbrough to a League Cup win in 2004 and to the final of the UEFA Cup in 2006. "He has a proven track record of being an innovative and forward-thinking coach and developing and improving players, which was a key quality we sought in the individual to fill this role. "Steve also brings with him a great enthusiasm and passion for the job, the Club and the city, which he articulated to me very clearly from the outset. "This is a huge job which comes with considerable pressures and I am convinced that Steve not only understands the weight of expectation that comes with this role, but that he has the strength of character and professionalism befitting of a club of our size and status. "Steve has been tasked to secure a top-eight finish in the Premier League and he is also heavily incentivised to try to win a cup competition. "We recognise supporters' strong desire to win a trophy, an ambition which the Club now shares as Mike Ashley made clear in his comments on the final day of the season. Steve is excited by this and he has our full support in trying to achieve this goal. "Our immediate focus will be on working with Steve to assess and improve upon our playing squad, as well as appointing individuals to his backroom staff." Speaking of his appointment, McClaren said: "I am privileged to be appointed head coach of Newcastle United. This is a big club with a wonderful heritage. "St. James' Park is like a cathedral on a Saturday afternoon, a symbol for the city and I am excited to be given this opportunity. "I know how important Newcastle United is to the city and the region. "The supporters are some of the most loyal, passionate and devoted in the world. Despite everything they maintain their faith. We owe it to them to do everything we can to reward them with success. "There's a lot of work to do, but the Club has made it clear about wanting success and I would not have come here if I didn't believe they were serious. "This Club has waited far too long to win a trophy. That's one of my primary objectives here. "I've already won trophies as a manager, and a club the size of Newcastle United should be winning cups and finishing in the top eight in the Premier League. "I'm determined to give the supporters of Newcastle United a team they can be proud of. The hard work starts now." Top eight? please log in to view this image
So the Mag backtracking can now begin A man who's managed once in the PL a decade ago, who couldn't keep a job at Forest or Derby and who will be remembered as one of the national team's worst ever managers ....... still he's already got the patter they'll all be lapping up "According to McClaren, "The relationship I had with Bobby Robson was very special. He was a good friend and was a big influence on me. I'd like to think that he'll be watching from a cloud up above and wishes us the best as we play the last game in the league against NAC".
Apparently SJP is a cathedral according to the new Weetabix Heed. He could be right ........ decrepit old heap, covered in weird gargoyles & people shouting 'Jesus Christ'
Villa were going to appoint him until they became aware it would be a PR disaster I would say he's got 45 minutes of football before the protests begin
No back-peddling from me, I said from the off that I thought he would be a good appointment for either of us. Only time will tell of course but there's no fun in not just guessing in advance
I'm gonna miss taking the piss out of the Newcastle managerial farce, it was good while it lasted. Even if Steve doesn't do a great job I like the bloke, so my days of laughing at them are over for now on this front.
I said, on your board, that he was the appointment neither of us wanted ........ just shows how different we are
Smug I like you and will, nearly, always listen to what you have to say but there's plenty we differ on Can't remember the thread but I said I thought Moyes would be the best pick for us and then McLaren second. At that point I didn't think Dick was an option (few did) and in fairness he's a safer option than either. Still happy with McLaren though. If you think that's stretching it you've got to consider that most Newcastle fans believe Carver was a genuine alternative which Ashley/Charnley were considering. I note that Charnley states that the ambition of actually winning something is an ambition they now share with the fans. So it wasn't something they've given a **** about for the past 7 or so years.
I remember you saying that and, to be honest, we're both incapable of appointing a top manager. Advocaat is a dream come true after the likes of Poyet, Bruce, MON etc. I'm not sure about McClaren but he could do well providing Ashley backs him ....... and that's something no one knows but him.
