Premierleague 08-09

[BaaBaa.]

I thought Milner wanted out and his contract was up?

I think he'd only just signed a new contract but then put in a transfer request.

[redzonerocker]

I think he'd only just signed a new contract but then put in a transfer request.

the normal practice these days it seems

[BaaBaa.]

Sky News reporting that he was sacked.

Or he might not even have gone.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 72,00.html

[Arcadian]

Alan Curbishley resigned from West Ham

[Super Joe]

Alan Curbishley resigned from West Ham

Newcastle lining him up ? Something Robbie Fowler would love.

SJ

[BaaBaa.]

He has gone now. Its not like him to Quit.

Kevin Keegan's second reign in charge of Newcastle United has come to an end after he resigned as manager.
The news brings to an end huge confusion surrounding Keegan's future at the club, after talk of his departure first emerged on Monday evening.
Keegan held talks with Newcastle's hierarchy on Monday and Tuesday, and reports of him being sacked began to leak out of St James' Park.
However, Newcastle denied he had been sacked and then Keegan insisted through the League Managers Association that he had not resigned.
Now, following further talks, Keegan has quit his role - bringing to an end his second spell in charge, which lasted eight months, after he took charge following Sam Allardyce's departure.

Statement

In a statement released through the LMA, Keegan confirmed he had quit - citing the fact he did not have the control he wanted over club affairs.
"I've been working desperately hard to find a way forward with the directors, but sadly that has not proved possible," he said.
"It's my opinion that a manager must have the right to manage and that clubs should not impose upon any manager any player that he does not want.
"It remains my fervent wish to see Newcastle United do well in the future and I feel incredibly sorry for the players, staff and most importantly the supporters.
"I have been left with no choice other than to leave."

[Digger]

[quote="BaaBaa."]He has gone now. Its not like him to Quit. :roll:



To grasp the point effectively sir,Keegan was gone on monday but he needed time to ensure that Ashley paid him huge compensation for going.He is no different from all the overpaid primadonnas that strut their stuff as players in the premier league.It really was not about Dennis Wise or anyone else,Keegan(great guy that he is) had absolutely no raw capability to take the Geordies anywhere.Best watch boro this season,under Southgate they seem a very compact side.Mido well slimmed down reminds me of Bobby Smith(aka Jimmy Greaves will no doubt enlighten you)

[Arcadian]

Newcastle fans always harp on about getting back to the *glory days*, I believe the last time they won anything was back in the mid 50`s, so you would have to be around 60 years old to remember it.
I think there are only 2 current managers safe in their jobs, Ferguson and Wenger.

[Super Joe]

Couple of funny quotes from barcodes on the bbc have your say thing:

"Today is the last day I officially support Newcastle United. I know this may sound stupid as it is hard to just stop supporting something you've supported all your life, but I'm now tired (just like KK) of being let down". David.
And ofcourse we can all remember the day David's support of Newcastle was officially announced


"When Mike Ashley goes then the new owners can reappoint KK as a manager and let the man - one of the very few principled genuine men in football - get on with the job as a manager. Then we'll see the self-styled big four cartel break up". The_roadie
Mong.

SJ

[BaaBaa.]

"When Mike Ashley goes then the new owners can reappoint KK as a manager and let the man - one of the very few principled genuine men in football - get on with the job as a manager. Then we'll see the self-styled big four cartel break up". The_roadie
Mong.

SJ

A deluded mong at that.

[Super Joe]

You gotta love em, take the spotlight away from us deluded dust-bin-lids

SJ

[Dawebo]

newcastle..... it's a hell of an interesting soap opera. i wonder what the next episode will bring......

players revolt maybe over ashleys treatment of kk?

ashley selling to another middle east gazillionaire who then hires mourinio?

.....it's unlikely to be a period of stability and a rise up the table....

[BaaBaa.]

newcastle..... it's a hell of an interesting soap opera. i wonder what the next episode will bring......
ashley selling to another middle east gazillionaire who then hires mourinio?

I'll bet Maureen is dying to leave Internazionale for a mid-table club in the North East of England.

[Bamboo Grove]

Discraceful for Liverpool to leave Hyypiä out of their Champions League team. But then again, it´s Liverpool, do they have any respect for their long serving players? Wouldn´t it have been fairer to let him go to another team than let him believe that he could still play in CL. Pool supporters, please comment.

[BaaBaa.]

Discraceful for Liverpool to leave Hyypiä out of their Champions League team. But then again, it´s Liverpool, do they have any respect for their long serving players? Wouldn´t it have been fairer to let him go to another team than let him believe that he could still play in CL. Pool supporters, please comment.

I'll comment.

Big Sami is a Liverpool legend.

BUT.... the new rules have just come in that means that (I cant be Arsed look it up) X amount of the Champions League squad has to be picked from players that were brought through the youth of the British Youth Association Academy (ie Keane) and X amount that were brought through the Liverpool (Local) Academy.

I feel sorry for Sami but weve got Carra, Skrtel, and Agger (IMO, the Future best Centre Back in the world)

Sami could have gone to Stoke but he wouldnt be playing European football anyway. Besides,....hes due a testimonial.