2bias 3 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 SKYSPORTS NEWS Kevin Keegan's future as Newcastle manager remains shrouded in doubt. The Magpies boss missed training for a third successive day with no official explanation from the club for his absence. Rumours began circulating on Tuesday that the Geordie legend had left the club, just eight months after returning for a second stint at the helm. Keegan is reported to be unhappy at much of the club's transfer activity being conducted without his approval, after owner Mike Ashley brought in Dennis Wise as executive director (football). The sale of James Milner to Aston Villa went against the former England manager's wishes, with the winger handing in a transfer request after the club's refusal to offer him an improved contract. Speculation Newcastle confirmed on Wednesday that talks with Keegan were 'ongoing', and insisted that he had not been sacked, or resigned from his post. Sky Sports News understands that Ashley has flown back into England from a business trip to hold urgent discussions with his manager. But with no further public announcements emerging from the North East club, and no sign of Keegan at their Darsley Park training base, speculation continues to rage. The club's fans have been quick to show their support for the man regarded as a footballing Messiah on Tyneside and have already threatened to boycott matches should his time at the helm be brought to an abrupt and unseemly end. No suprise there really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20156 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 What, so with all this kicking off Ashley isnt either there!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 What, so with all this kicking off Ashley isnt either there!!!!! Barbados or the U.S. apparently. My bet is he's been on fantasy island for about a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 All Ashley needs to consider is that Kev is the man for the job, he knows what he's doing and obstructing him with an iffy transfer setup is holding up a decent profit coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 What, so with all this kicking off Ashley isnt either there!!!!! Barbados or the U.S. apparently. My bet is he's been on fantasy island for about a week. He's got the little butler fella running things at our place as DoF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 What, so with all this kicking off Ashley isnt either there!!!!! Barbados or the U.S. apparently. My bet is he's been on fantasy island for about a week. He's got the little butler fella running things at our place as DoF I'll set em up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 3997 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 What, so with all this kicking off Ashley isnt either there!!!!! Barbados or the U.S. apparently. My bet is he's been on fantasy island for about a week. He's got the little butler fella running things at our place as DoF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I take it KKs coaching staff are still taking training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Council get in on the act Newcastle councillors last night (Wednesday September 3 2008) unanimously passed a notice motion calling for an end to the ongoing uncertainty over the position of Kevin Keegan as manager of Newcastle United. There was cross-party support for a notice of motion, tabled by Councillor Nick Forbes, which stated: “Council notes the continued confusion over Kevin Keegan’s position at Newcastle United. “Council recognises the widespread public support for Kevin Keegan, and knows how much he means to Newcastle United fans. Council believes that he is an asset to the club, the city and the wider community and expresses its support for his continuation in the role of manager. “Council regrets the adverse publicity being caused as a result of the current situation and urges Newcastle United (which has been awarded freedom of the city by the council) and Kevin Keegan to come to a mutually acceptable agreement which will allow Mr Keegan to remain in post and manage the team effectively.” Coun Nick Forbes, Leader of the Labour group, who proposed the motion, said: “Kevin Keegan is an asset to the club, to the city and the wider community. The whole council is united in hoping that both parties will come to a mutually acceptable agreement to allow him to stay in post and have freedom to manage the team effectively.” Coun David Faulkner, Deputy Leader of Newcastle City Council and Executive Member for Policy Development and Co-ordination, who seconded the motion, said: “This is an issue that is more than just a contractual issue between employer and employee. Because of the special place of Newcastle United in our community, it affects the reputation of the club and to an extent the city. We hope that it can be resolved soon and that Kevin Keegan stays, with his position both clarified and enhanced.” Cut the water and gas and play loud music all night into the boardroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Council get in on the act Newcastle councillors last night (Wednesday September 3 2008) unanimously passed a notice motion calling for an end to the ongoing uncertainty over the position of Kevin Keegan as manager of Newcastle United. There was cross-party support for a notice of motion, tabled by Councillor Nick Forbes, which stated: “Council notes the continued confusion over Kevin Keegan’s position at Newcastle United. “Council recognises the widespread public support for Kevin Keegan, and knows how much he means to Newcastle United fans. Council believes that he is an asset to the club, the city and the wider community and expresses its support for his continuation in the role of manager. “Council regrets the adverse publicity being caused as a result of the current situation and urges Newcastle United (which has been awarded freedom of the city by the council) and Kevin Keegan to come to a mutually acceptable agreement which will allow Mr Keegan to remain in post and manage the team effectively.” Coun Nick Forbes, Leader of the Labour group, who proposed the motion, said: “Kevin Keegan is an asset to the club, to the city and the wider community. The whole council is united in hoping that both parties will come to a mutually acceptable agreement to allow him to stay in post and have freedom to manage the team effectively.” Coun David Faulkner, Deputy Leader of Newcastle City Council and Executive Member for Policy Development and Co-ordination, who seconded the motion, said: “This is an issue that is more than just a contractual issue between employer and employee. Because of the special place of Newcastle United in our community, it affects the reputation of the club and to an extent the city. We hope that it can be resolved soon and that Kevin Keegan stays, with his position both clarified and enhanced.” Cut the water and gas and play loud music all night into the boardroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3894 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Council get in on the act Newcastle councillors last night (Wednesday September 3 2008) unanimously passed a notice motion calling for an end to the ongoing uncertainty over the position of Kevin Keegan as manager of Newcastle United. There was cross-party support for a notice of motion, tabled by Councillor Nick Forbes, which stated: “Council notes the continued confusion over Kevin Keegan’s position at Newcastle United. “Council recognises the widespread public support for Kevin Keegan, and knows how much he means to Newcastle United fans. Council believes that he is an asset to the club, the city and the wider community and expresses its support for his continuation in the role of manager. “Council regrets the adverse publicity being caused as a result of the current situation and urges Newcastle United (which has been awarded freedom of the city by the council) and Kevin Keegan to come to a mutually acceptable agreement which will allow Mr Keegan to remain in post and manage the team effectively.” Coun Nick Forbes, Leader of the Labour group, who proposed the motion, said: “Kevin Keegan is an asset to the club, to the city and the wider community. The whole council is united in hoping that both parties will come to a mutually acceptable agreement to allow him to stay in post and have freedom to manage the team effectively.” Coun David Faulkner, Deputy Leader of Newcastle City Council and Executive Member for Policy Development and Co-ordination, who seconded the motion, said: “This is an issue that is more than just a contractual issue between employer and employee. Because of the special place of Newcastle United in our community, it affects the reputation of the club and to an extent the city. We hope that it can be resolved soon and that Kevin Keegan stays, with his position both clarified and enhanced.” Cut the water and gas and play loud music all night into the boardroom. Dont they own the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonatine 11391 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 What, so with all this kicking off Ashley isnt either there!!!!! Barbados or the U.S. apparently. My bet is he's been on fantasy island for about a week. He's got the little butler fella running things at our place as DoF The resemblance is uncanny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Odd for a council to get involved... got nothing to do with them surely? Unless it's through fear of the fall out if Keegan leaves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper 0 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 What, so with all this kicking off Ashley isnt either there!!!!! Barbados or the U.S. apparently. My bet is he's been on fantasy island for about a week. He's got the little butler fella running things at our place as DoF The resemblance is uncanny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jimbo 175 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 from .com Claim & counter-claim It was reported by various news sources on Thursday that Mike Ashley was flying back into the UK after a business trip to the USA in order to meet with Kevin Keegan. However a bleaker claim is also doing the rounds that there's no chance of any amicable resolution to the situation - and that the final agreement of a financial settlement for KK will be followed by a formal statement of the "mutual consent" variety in the next 24 hours. As ever, we're trying to make sense of this whole mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) What, so with all this kicking off Ashley isnt either there!!!!! Barbados or the U.S. apparently. My bet is he's been on fantasy island for about a week. He's got the little butler fella running things at our place as DoF The resemblance is uncanny Edited September 4, 2008 by ChezGiven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 got bugger all to do with the council apart from the unrest outside the ground and things like thatwho mike ashley want's to employ and put incharge of (unfort) HIS football club, he can do so. Don't really think it's their place but you might as well say it's got bugger all to do with fans following that logic. Not a dig btw, just how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1207 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I think theyre looking at it from the point of view that there is a risk of social unrest hanging around Gallowgate and the media circus isnt leaving just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I think theyre looking at it from the point of view that there is a risk of social unrest hanging around Gallowgate and the media circus isnt leaving just yet I don't think we've seen the half of it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I think theyre looking at it from the point of view that there is a risk of social unrest hanging around Gallowgate and the media circus isnt leaving just yet I don't think we've seen the half of it yet. Agreed. Still level 2 imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm normally an optimistic kind of guy so I've been trying to reveal a way Newcastle United can come out of this better than we went into it and I'm struggling. Maybe if Keegan stays and we get this Indian takeover? but that's pretty much pie in the Sky stuff isn't it? Ashley and Keegan stay, but Llambias goes... would this solve the problem? or just postpone it? Ashley and Keegan stay, Llambia and Wise go, which sorts out the behind the back dealings, but does it leave too much of an imbalance of power for Ashley to bear? Keegan goes and is replaced by a top class manager? I just can't see anyone of the necessary standard wanting to come to a club where they're a glorified coach. seriously lads where's the light at the end of this tunnel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I think theyre looking at it from the point of view that there is a risk of social unrest hanging around Gallowgate and the media circus isnt leaving just yet I don't think we've seen the half of it yet. Agreed. Still level 2 imo. I doubt the numpties at SJP (most of them anyway) even go the games. Most of them are just charvas who fancied getting on telly / had nowt better to do. The home games though (and the Hull game in particular) could have a poisonous atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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