Alan Thompson to return as coach?

[Scottish Mag 3]

KEVIN KEEGAN will meet Newcastle United club owner Mike Ashley and director of football Dennis Wise in London tomorrow.

 

There are all sorts of theories that Keegan is going to be hauled over the coals after his comments on Monday night and the defeat by Chelsea at St James’s Park, when the manager questioned which way the club was going.

 

But my information is that there will be no screaming match at tomorrow’s meeting and no parting of the ways from either party – and it is likely to end in handshakes all round.

 

I am told that Keegan has been summoned to London by Ashley to be reminded that when he was appointed in January he was informed of the direction the club was taking, and that things have not changed.

 

However, the situation is still bound to be causing the United fans concern and, after his Press conference for Sunday’s final match if the season at Everton was brought forward 24 hours to today, journalists were instructed only to ask questions about the proceedings at Goodison Park.

 

But United fans will want answers on what is rapidly becoming a worrying situation for them, as there was no official comment from the club today.

 

They have complete confidence in Keegan and they have welcomed Ashley and his No 17 black-and-white shirt into the fold.

 

But those fans know that this is Ashley’s first big chance to act in the transfer market in the close season so that a squad can be built which will get the club back to the right end of the table and even further in time.

 

One question often asked is if Keegan does leave St James’s Park, would Wise be installed as manager.

 

Well I have been told today that having being a manager with Swindon, Millwall and Leeds United, this is the last thing on Wise’s mind, especially as he has a young family in London.

 

Instead, Wise will continue beavering away in his role as director of football, and in the summer he will bring Geordie boy Alan Thompson back to St James’s Park.

 

The 34-year-old Thompson will take a coaching role looking after a certain age group at the United Academy as he gets the badges necessary to move further up the ladder.

 

Thompson was actually sold by Keegan to Bolton Wanderers for £250,000 in 1993 because he could not guarantee the local boy regular first-team football as he assembled a glittering array of inter-nationals.

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Im sure Thompson was at Huddersfield

 

Nah it was Leeds, there was talk of him going to Huddersfield.

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Geordie boy Alan Thompson no less Oliver must be on a 'Geordie boy' bonus

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Well I have been told today that having being a manager with Swindon, Millwall and Leeds United

 

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Fuck me, Lee Ryder's at it anarl

 

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcas...72703-20879183/

 

GEORDIE boy Steve Watson feels that Kevin Keegan’s carefree approach ahead of Sunday’s clash with Everton will probably be the last thing the Toffees want to face as they look to close in on a place in the UEFA Cup

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Inter-nationals?

[Scottish Mag 3]

NEWCASTLE United have the green light to approach former midfielder Alan Thompson for a role with their Academy.

 

The one-time England international today announced his retirement from the game as a player, with Thompson thought to be keen on pursuing a career in coaching.

 

The Chronicle revealed on May 8 that United were keen on bringing Thompson back to Tyneside in a coaching capacity.

 

And his retirement today means the Magpies’ hierachy are clear to starting talking to the Geordie.

 

Thompson started his career with Newcastle, but was sold to Bolton by Kevin Keegan as he searched for regular first-team football.

 

After establishing himself with Bolton, he then moved to Aston Villa and has also enjoyed stints with Celtic, Hartlepool and Leeds.

 

Thompson wasn’t selected for the League One play-off final against Doncaster Rovers in which the Lilywhites lost 1-0 to their Yorkshire rivals.

 

Thompson said today: “I’ve had a good career but I’ve decided to call it a day.

 

“The high point was playing for England, but I’ve got plenty of good memories.

 

“I’m going to take a bit of time out now, but I would like to stay involved in the game.”

 

Thompson worked with Dennis Wise as player/coach at Leeds, but played his last game on March 1, two months after the United executive director left Elland Road.

 

He added: “It’s been enjoyable. I had hoped to have played more of a part.

 

“And it was disappointing to finish on a low at Wembley.”

 

The Chronicle understands Thompson will join the Academy as a member of the coaching staff later in the summer.

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NEWCASTLE United have the green light to approach former midfielder Alan Thompson for a role with their Academy.

 

The one-time England international today announced his retirement from the game as a player, with Thompson thought to be keen on pursuing a career in coaching.

 

The Chronicle revealed on May 8 that United were keen on bringing Thompson back to Tyneside in a coaching capacity.

 

And his retirement today means the Magpies’ hierachy are clear to starting talking to the Geordie.

 

Thompson started his career with Newcastle, but was sold to Bolton by Kevin Keegan as he searched for regular first-team football.

 

After establishing himself with Bolton, he then moved to Aston Villa and has also enjoyed stints with Celtic, Hartlepool and Leeds.

 

Thompson wasn’t selected for the League One play-off final against Doncaster Rovers in which the Lilywhites lost 1-0 to their Yorkshire rivals.

 

Thompson said today: “I’ve had a good career but I’ve decided to call it a day.

 

“The high point was playing for England, but I’ve got plenty of good memories.

 

“I’m going to take a bit of time out now, but I would like to stay involved in the game.”

 

Thompson worked with Dennis Wise as player/coach at Leeds, but played his last game on March 1, two months after the United executive director left Elland Road.

 

He added: “It’s been enjoyable. I had hoped to have played more of a part.

 

“And it was disappointing to finish on a low at Wembley.”

 

The Chronicle understands Thompson will join the Academy as a member of the coaching staff later in the summer.

 

Re: Thompson leaving NUFC, all those years ago. Doesn't the story go that Thompson and his fatha went to see Keegan about a new contract and their demands seemed rather excessive - especially seeing as NUFC had 'stood by' A.T. following his injuries in a car crash? I could be wrong, but I seem to recall Keegan saying he was stunned by the Thompson's demands at the time and told them to get stuffed (probably more politely than that though). Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

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Fuck me, Lee Ryder's at it anarl

 

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcas...72703-20879183/

 

GEORDIE boy Steve Watson feels that Kevin Keegan’s carefree approach ahead of Sunday’s clash with Everton will probably be the last thing the Toffees want to face as they look to close in on a place in the UEFA Cup

 

Seems to me he's being groomed to take over given that AO is gettin on a bit.

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