Hoddle insists he is happy at QPR after being linked with Newcastle job please log in to view this image 08/01/2015 By West London Sport Glenn Hoddle has distanced himself from speculation that he could take over at Newcastle. The former England boss, been part of QPR manager Harry Redknapp’s coaching staff since August, has been linked with the job at St James’ Park in the wake of Alan Pardew’s departure for Crystal Palace. However, speaking to Zapsportz.com, a website Hoddle co-founded, he said: “There has been a lot of speculation. The media have been chasing me for a reaction to being heavily linked to the vacant Newcastle job. please log in to view this image Six reasons Hoddle is ideal for QPR “All I am prepared to say is that I’m really enjoying the challenge of trying to keep QPR up this season. Although I have never shut the door on management, I’m happy doing what I’m doing now with QPR. “Harry gave me the chance to tip my toe back into the coaching water and I’m up for the challenge. “I’ve enjoyed working with Harry and the team and I’ve enjoyed working with Harry and the staff. “I’m looking forward to the second half of the season and the challenges that will bring in our attempt to stay up.” And Hoddle says he is optimistic Rangers, who face a crucial game at Burnley this weekend, will stay in the top flight. “We’re on 19 points at the halfway stage. If we can do slightly better in the second half of the season, I think it will be enough to keep our Premier League status,” he said.
I would take from this article that he may be being lined up for management here, which is why he won't leave. That's pure speculation, though. And I would also take that he is relatively involved with training and team afairs. Exactly what he does is obviously unclear, though!
I would take this article, as there is no way Hoddle wants to be part of the unrealistic expectations the Newcastle fans have, and the demands/involvement Ashley places on his manager.
I had a Newcastle fan in the other day. He told me that he couldn't understand why any manager would want to take over at Newcastle!!
Of course he's happy at QPR. Who wouldn't be happy with being paid a shed load of money for doing f**k all?
I don't think it's speculation at all, I thought McLaren was staying for the precise reason. I'm still thinking that if we achieve PL at the end of the season, Harry will ride off into the sunset a winner and Hoddle will take over, knowing that he has a good 'owner' to care for him and his squad. It's a win win situation for Hoddle in every regard. Newcastle has to be a dog's breakfast.
Not necessarily a win for the fans though, given his impact (or lack of) on our playing style so far.
