Scottish Mag 3 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 NEWCASTLE are again considering replacing Kevin Keegan with top Spanish coach Marcelino, according to sources in Spain. Talk of United’s interest in Marcelino began in March but died down amid their late-season mini-revival under Keegan. However, the Magpies are said to be one of a handful of clubs to have contacted Marcelino’s agents this week following his resignation as Racing Santander coach. And the Sunday Sun understands that United have been in regular communication with the 42-year-old’s representatives via a member of their new scouting network in Spain. Marcelino — full name Marcelino Garcia Toral — stunned Spanish football by securing a sixth-place finish for relative minnows Santander in his first season at the club. But he walked out on Wednesday, insisting Racing do not have the resources to fulfil his managerial ambitions. He has since confirmed that Valencia and “other teams” have spoken to his agents. But with Valencia having only just unveiled Unai Emery as their new coach, it seems unlikely Marcelino will start next season there. And he and Newcastle are directly linked through scout Pablo Longoria. Having identified several new signings for Marcelino at Racing last summer and during his time at previous club Recreativo de Huelva, the Sunday Sun can reveal that Longoria — thought to be just 21 — is now talent-spotting in Europe on behalf of Newcastle. And with the two men remaining close, it is little wonder that talk is rife in Spain of a United approach for Marcelino. Longoria is liaising with Newcastle’s technical co-ordinator Jeff Vetere in scouring Europe for bright young talent. But the young Spaniard has no professional background in football, with his apparently encyclopaedic knowledge of players across the Continent said to be gained from the Internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadrian 0 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 NEWCASTLE are again considering replacing Kevin Keegan with top Spanish coach Marcelino, according to sources in Spain. Talk of United’s interest in Marcelino began in March but died down amid their late-season mini-revival under Keegan. However, the Magpies are said to be one of a handful of clubs to have contacted Marcelino’s agents this week following his resignation as Racing Santander coach. And the Sunday Sun understands that United have been in regular communication with the 42-year-old’s representatives via a member of their new scouting network in Spain. Marcelino — full name Marcelino Garcia Toral — stunned Spanish football by securing a sixth-place finish for relative minnows Santander in his first season at the club. But he walked out on Wednesday, insisting Racing do not have the resources to fulfil his managerial ambitions. He has since confirmed that Valencia and “other teams” have spoken to his agents. But with Valencia having only just unveiled Unai Emery as their new coach, it seems unlikely Marcelino will start next season there. And he and Newcastle are directly linked through scout Pablo Longoria. Having identified several new signings for Marcelino at Racing last summer and during his time at previous club Recreativo de Huelva, the Sunday Sun can reveal that Longoria — thought to be just 21 — is now talent-spotting in Europe on behalf of Newcastle. And with the two men remaining close, it is little wonder that talk is rife in Spain of a United approach for Marcelino. Longoria is liaising with Newcastle’s technical co-ordinator Jeff Vetere in scouring Europe for bright young talent. But the young Spaniard has no professional background in football, with his apparently encyclopaedic knowledge of players across the Continent said to be gained from the Internet. may aswell hire half of us then ehh . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 If they ditched the Messiah I'd walk away aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 From your Sofa? Anyway Complete non story, shit stirring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2814 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 From your Sofa? Anyway Complete non story, shit stirring... Sorry but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 From your Sofa? Anyway Complete non story, shit stirring... Sorry but Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 From your Sofa? Anyway Complete non story, shit stirring... Sorry but Eh? Hehe, maybe even as far as the kitchen T-Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 From your Sofa? Anyway Complete non story, shit stirring... Sorry but Eh? Hehe, maybe even as far as the kitchen T-Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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