[Archived] Keegan Newcastle Manager!

[philipl]

SSN have just reported that Paul Inces odds for the Newcastle job have been slashed fro 40/1 to 8/1 due to a story being run in the Newcastle chronicle.

Whats all this about , were has all this come from ?

Ince is away on his badges course right now isn't he?

[gillibrand]

What a let of if Ince was on his way, then we could beg Sam to forgive our silliness.

[RibbleValleyRover]

SSN ###### stirring again by the looks of it.

There is no chance in hell Williams will let Ince go, especially as we will lose all the coaching staff as well. It would send out such a bad and negative message to the players and the fans, it will look like we aren't in control.

I just can't believe its true...

[Billy Castell]

No need for that kind of talk Gilibrand!

[JAL]

Ince is away on his badges course right now isn't he?

What we saying hes expressed an interest to someone whos fed it back.

Theres no way you could see Newcastle being so stupid again could you?

[DanLad]

What a let of if Ince was on his way, then we could beg Sam to forgive our silliness.

Trouble with Sam would be that Newcastle wouldn't want to give us a big payoff for his services.

It's completely scupper our manager/compensation production line...

[Martin]

Ince wasn't my choice as manager, far from it. But I certainly don't want him leaving now.

We pride ourselves on stability. We must keep Ince. The only way(s) he should leave is if he's sacked or one of the top 4 come knocking - we are a long way from both right now.

I also think Ince knows he's onto a good 'un at Rovers. He wouldn't be allowed to take Andrews to Newcastle. I expect Ince to distance himself from the job.

The Newcastle job will be taken by a foreigner who is used to working with a technical director or whatever you want to call them.

[Amo]

I can't see this happening whatsoever...

1) Ince hasn't proved himself at Blackburn.

2) Since he joined us, the club has suffered from a lot of bad publicity.

3) The new management lost two of our biggest players.

4) His signings are hardly good enough for us let alone the Toon Army's delusions of grandeur.

[RibbleValleyRover]

Ince wasn't my choice as manager, far from it. But I certainly don't want him leaving now.

We pride ourselves on stability. We must keep Ince. The only way(s) he should leave is if he's sacked or one of the top 4 come knocking - we are a long way from both right now.

I also think Ince knows he's onto a good 'un at Rovers. He wouldn't be allowed to take Andrews to Newcastle. I expect Ince to distance himself from the job.

The Newcastle job will be taken by a foreigner who is used to working with a technical director or whatever you want to call them.

Well said Martin, i couldn't agree more.

[philipl]

I don't see it happening for a moment but

Ince might be happy with the Wise set-up given that he has shown himself to be uncomfortable at transfers at this level thus far, and

Newcastle are again working their way through candidates saying no to them, and

If the rumoured sale of Newcastle once again is not happening, Mike Ashley might be hugely relieved to work with a Manager whose shopping list starts in Macclesfield.

I know McDermot has gone but have any other Newcastle backroom staff departed since Keegan went?

[RevidgeBlue]

SSN have just reported that Paul Inces odds for the Newcastle job have been slashed fro 40/1 to 8/1 due to a story being run in the Newcastle chronicle.

Whats all this about , were has all this come from ?

Hopefully it's just someone running a daft story trying to make a few quid on Betfair.

Anyone know who wrote the story?

[dingles staying down 4ever]

I can't see this happening whatsoever...

1) Ince hasn't proved himself at Blackburn.

2) Since he joined us, the club has suffered from a lot of bad publicity.

3) The new management lost two of our biggest players.

4) His signings are hardly good enough for us let alone the Toon Army's delusions of grandeur.

this Geordie setup specialise in bad publicity

[Fife Rover]

Hopefully it's just someone running a daft story trying to make a few quid on Betfair.

Anyone know who wrote the story?

Nicko?

[RevidgeBlue]

Nicko?

Glad you said it not me!

[RibbleValleyRover]

The article that's started this whole rumour off:

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcas...72703-21718461/

And for those who can't access the article at work, college or another network restricted place:

Newcastle United eye move for Paul Ince

Sep 10 2008 by Alan Oliver, Evening Chronicle

Paul Ince

FORMER England international Paul Ince has emerged as a surprise contender to replace Kevin Keegan as manager of Newcastle United.

Ince has a long-standing friendship with Toon’s director of football Dennis Wise – something which was cemented by their time together with Swindon Town in 2006.

Ince has just joined Blackburn Rovers and, as he is on a four-year deal, compensation would be an issue if United harden their interest.

The Chronicle accepts that the last thing United fans want is to be thrown a new name every day as they come to terms with the fact that Keegan has gone.

But Ince certainly looks a possibility as he would have no problem in working with Wise.

Indeed, Ince’s Wikipedia web entry claims: “On August 31, 2006, Paul Ince signed a new contract with Swindon Town as a player-coach.

“Swindon were rumoured to have beaten the likes of Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and Crewe Alexandra for his signature.

“A key factor in the transfer was Ince’s long-standing friendship with Town manager Dennis Wise, who had played alongside him occasionally in the England team during the 1990s.”

Ince will know that whoever replaces Keegan is going to find it difficult to win over the United fans, but the former West Ham, Manchester United, Inter Milan and Liverpool midfielder has never been lacking in bottle.

Wise and vice-president Tony Jimenez will be the key men in the appointment of a new United manager.

Wise had a successful playing career with Chelsea, and Gus Poyet, Gianfranco Zola and Gianluca Vialli, who have been put forward for the United job, all have Stamford Bridge connections.

On Saturday, Wise gave his support to another former Chelsea favourite, Roberto Di Matteo, when he was spotted in the MK Dons directors’ box.

The Italian is now in charge of the club after taking over from Ince who left in the summer.

Blackburn will not like Ince’s name being linked with the United job.

But I am hearing that United’s top brass are more than interested in how Ince fares on Saturday when he pits his wits against Arsene Wenger and Arsenal at Ewood Park.

United, of course, have a game with Hull City at St James’ on Saturday.

In the circumstances this is an intriguing match – as are the next two.

United are at West Ham a week on Saturday where another of Wise’s former Chelsea pals, Zola, is likely to be in charge.

And, a week on Wednesday, Spurs will arrive at St James’s Park in the Carling Cup – with or without Poyet as their No 2.

Poyet has tried to take the heat out of the situation by saying he is focussing on the job at White Hart Lane, but he has not actually said he does not want to manage Newcastle.

Meanwhile, the future of another of United’s candidates, Didier Deschamps, will become clearer after France’s crunch World Cup qualifier at home to Serbia.

Should they fail to see off the eastern Europeans comfortably, Raymond Domenech could face the axe, with Deschamps the people’s choice for the job.

[Hughesy]

IF true, which I doubt very much then we would be in for a massive payout on compo - 4 year contract for all his staff.

[Wolves_Rover]

I would discount any article that cites wikipedia as a point of reference.

[A cup of beans]

i hugely doubt the credibilty of this. the line that did for me was.....

Indeed, Ince’s Wikipedia web entry claims:

as a side note, i remember reading something on here a while back, saying alan oliver was a dubious character and had contributed massively to getting some of newcastle's 'failed managers' the sack! ?

[Ninjathunder]

As unbelievable as I find this to be, I have it from a (usually) very reliable journalist source that this IS in fact true and is a done deal. Apparently there is a six month probationary period that either party can invoke so this would clear the way for Ince.

[AndyC]

I don't see it happening for a moment but

Ince might be happy with the Wise set-up given that he has shown himself to be uncomfortable at transfers at this level thus far, and

Newcastle are again working their way through candidates saying no to them, and

If the rumoured sale of Newcastle once again is not happening, Mike Ashley might be hugely relieved to work with a Manager whose shopping list starts in Macclesfield.

I know McDermot has gone but have any other Newcastle backroom staff departed since Keegan went?

why has he shown himself to the uncomfortable at transfers?????

just because he wanted to get players in on trial?

come on philip - you don't knwo the half of what ince and williams tried to do behind the scenes. Remember we always do our stuff quietly!

[Billy Castell]

Maybe we'll do a swap, and Keegan will come here!

[RibbleValleyRover]

As unbelievable as I find this to be, I have it from a (usually) very reliable journalist source that this IS in fact true and is a done deal. Apparently there is a six month probationary period that either party can invoke so this would clear the way for Ince.

I just can't see it being true, having to restructure the management/coaching structure twice in one season would put huge strains on the club. What kind of message would it send out to the players for god sake? that we aren't in control of whats going on at the club?, that contracts don't mean ****?

IMO our season is very likely over if we have to rebuild again so early into the season.

[BuckyRover]

To be fair if I was Ince and read half the comments on here, I wouldn't think twice about it.

[Amo]

Found this hilarious comment in relation to the story:

Listen to me enough of this nonsense , nobody wants the job at newcastle but i do. Please newcastle i play pes and fifa allot im sure i can bring them to the top 10. Im a great tactian and i will bench those who dont play well and first point of duty if you sign me is to get rid of alan smith.

Half of me wants it to be serious.

[Ninjathunder]

All I'm saying is what I've been told and I don't believe it but the guy who told me this is reliable. His contacts up there say it's done and dusted.