Souness

[Kop66]

I thought Souness would do a good job, how wrong was i

I still think the Geordies should be looking for a new board before a new manager, Sheppard and his lot wont help take the club forward imo.

[crowie]

Originally Posted by Kop66

I thought Souness would do a good job, how wrong was i

I still think the Geordies should be looking for a new board before a new manager, Sheppard and his lot wont help take the club forward imo.

But how do you take the club forward Kop? The easiest way is surely to make money available to the manager to increase the quality of the playing squad - which Shepherd and the board have never been shy of doing. I know a lot of Geordies are not keen on the board and fair enough they are the ones who appoint the manager but the backing that Souness got, and too a degree Robson as well, along with previous managers, shows they are giving them all the support and money they can. In fact considering the decent European income has been nada for a few years, they have probably allowed too much money to be spent.

[wazik]

Originally Posted by Was

Souness sacked-sad day for us gamblers They can only improve now and the money making tree that was known as backing against Newcastle make not be quite as fruitful anymore.

yup, gutted, had a big fancy for portsmouth this weekend too, cant see me touching it now

[zonker84]

Originally Posted by Kop66

I still think the Geordies should be looking for a new board before a new manager, Sheppard and his lot wont help take the club forward imo.

Shepherd has been buying up a lot of shares in recent weeks, and he has almost reached the 30% level which would make him have to make an offer for the rest of the shares. It is said he plans to takeover the club and then de-list from the stock exchange. I don't think Shepherd will be going anywhere soon.

To be fair, he always gives his managers big money to spend. His only fault is choosing the wrong manager (as well as calling Shearer Mary Poppins, the Newcastle fans idiots and the Newcastle women dogs of course ) .

[all_funkt_up]

I am thinking of applying for the job myself....

12 applications according to sky sports - lets make that 13 eh...!

[all_funkt_up]

I am gonna draft a letter on here for the job, feel free to add anything you think is relevant... Will scan in any reply I get from the Toon, I expect at least an interview.



Dear Mr Shepherd,

It has come to my attention that you have a vacancy at your club for a Manager. I consider myself the perfect candidate for the job. Whilst having no actual recognised qualifications in the field of Sports Management, I feel I could fulfil the role admirably.

I, like yourself, have nothing but utter contempt for the average Geordie. We would make an excellent partnership as we both detest Northern women. We could sit drinking brandy in my drawing room, mulling over the affairs of the day and ripping into the Geordie totty. When I get sent to the stands for abusing referees we can have a good chinwag about the Totty around the Bigg Market. I think you would find me to be much better company than the previous incumbent.

I can shout, scream, rant and sulk with distinction and I hope like me you will agree they are key to the job. Some of the sceptics may argue that as I posess no coaching badges, I couldnt coach the team for more than 12 weeks. Given that this is more than the average lfie expectancy of a Newcastle manager, I dont think this need be a problem.

I have upon occasion, managed a Conference team to the dizzy heights of the Premiership in Championship Manager. The advent of Football Manager has not hindered me though. I am proficient in both disciplines and even though I lost to both Kiko and Christianu in a recent 'dailypunt.com' game, I still consider myself a modern genius.

To cut to the chase Freddy, gizza job. I couldnt do any worse than Souness could I?

I mean for Christ's sake, he would have got you relegated. At least I am cheap and will take defeat on the chin. It will be an adventure Fred, just say yes.......

Yours Sincerely

Michael C Rohan Esq

[Kop66]

But how do you take the club forward Kop?

I'm not sure Crowie? Maybe more funds invested in a good youth policy or a better scouting policy. Instead they seem to be happy paying over the odds for players, £17M for Owen might of been spent better on three or four players, it's obvious to most that the club is short on class defenders. I know Souness had the money and the choice of players but a good board would of made sure he was investing it wisely.

As Zonker points out, Sheppard has made some daft comments in the past and doesnt fill with confidence.

He reminds me of that fcuker out of Porky's too

[GaNgStA kEeKs]

Originally Posted by all_funkt_up

I am gonna draft a letter on here for the job, feel free to add anything you think is relevant... Will scan in any reply I get from the Toon, I expect at least an interview.



Dear Mr Shepherd,

It has come to my attention that you have a vacancy at your club for a Manager. I consider myself the perfect candidate for the job. Whilst having no actual recognised qualifications in the field of Sports Management, I feel I could fulfil the role admirably.

I, like yourself, have nothing but utter contempt for the average Geordie. We would make an excellent partnership as we both detest Northern women. We could sit drinking brandy in my drawing room, mulling over the affairs of the day and ripping into the Geordie totty. When I get sent to the stands for abusing referees we can have a good chinwag about the Totty around the Bigg Market. I think you would find me to be much better company than the previous incumbent.

I can shout, scream, rant and sulk with distinction and I hope like me you will agree they are key to the job. Some of the sceptics may argue that as I posess no coaching badges, I couldnt coach the team for more than 12 weeks. Given that this is more than the average lfie expectancy of a Newcastle manager, I dont think this need be a problem.

I have upon occasion, managed a Conference team to the dizzy heights of the Premiership in Championship Manager. The advent of Football Manager has not hindered me though. I am proficient in both disciplines and even though I lost to both Kiko and Christianu in a recent 'dailypunt.com' game, I still consider myself a modern genius.

To cut to the chase Freddy, gizza job. I couldnt do any worse than Souness could I?

I mean for Christ's sake, he would have got you relegated. At least I am cheap and will take defeat on the chin. It will be an adventure Fred, just say yes.......

Yours Sincerely

Michael C Rohan Esq

Thats excellent AFU

[zonker84]

I used to apply for all the Premier League jobs that came up when I was about 15. I even got a phone call from Everton at one point Surprisingly wasn't offered any interviews though

My biggest school prank was to phone up Arsenal and pretend to be representing Aberdeen, offering to swap Eoin Jess for Paul Merson. George Graham wasn't available, but a message was left for him and I was assured he'd phone back. I'd have laughed my pants off if anything came of it, but a bit of a long shot

[GaNgStA kEeKs]

And here was me always taking you for being one of the wiser ones of the board Zonks

[wazik]

Its something I have always wanted to do and never got round to doing, send in a serious application for a managers job. I remember seeing a thing on tv somewhere years ago about someone applying for everyone that came up. Pretty sure they never got a job but would be good if you got a serious reply at least.

Oh, that letter is fantastic send it in see what happens. I am away to phone Hills to see if they will get me a quote on you.