Gemmill 43946 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/story_page...rt/sport1.shtml MARTIN O'NEILL has been officially offered the job as Newcastle manager. We can reveal Toon chairman Freddy Shepherd made a formal offer to the former Celtic and Leicester boss at Stamford Bridge after Wednesday's FA Cup quarter-final defeat against Chelsea. A Newcastle insider said: "Martin was always the man Freddy wanted to replace Graeme Souness and he offered him the job outright on Wednesday. Martin has all the qualities Newcastle want and now the club is waiting for his answer." It is understood Shepherd has offered O'Neill a four-year deal worth £10million. But O'Neill, who quit football to nurse his sick wife, will not make a decision on his future until he has been interviewed for the England job. The Irishman remains the preferred choice of FA chief Brian Barwick. O'Neill has not ruled out taking over at St James' Park but wants to include his former Celtic coaching team of John Robertson and Steve Walford in any new job he accepts. But the FA are more likely to want to make their own decision on backroom staff and would prefer young English coaches so they can establish a line of succession for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6670 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Reported in the Express as well today... Normally I'd take what the NOTW say with a pinch of salt, but it's interesting to note that they make reference to 'after the game on Wednesday'. O'Neill was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Reported in the Express as well today... Normally I'd take what the NOTW say with a pinch of salt, but it's interesting to note that they make reference to 'after the game on Wednesday'. O'Neill was there. 110552[/snapback] Or the story exists because O'Neill was spotted there on Wednesday? I have more faith in UM on this story tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 43946 Posted March 26, 2006 Author Share Posted March 26, 2006 Reported in the Express as well today... Normally I'd take what the NOTW say with a pinch of salt, but it's interesting to note that they make reference to 'after the game on Wednesday'. O'Neill was there. 110552[/snapback] Or the story exists because O'Neill was spotted there on Wednesday? I have more faith in UM on this story tbh. 110553[/snapback] I told you that he'd already been offered the job LONG before UM tbh. I am the true FORUM KING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 hey, O'Neill has me to thank for getting the job, seemingly Shepherd was all set to offer a record breaking deal to Hitzfeld on Tuesday then he read N-O and thought "Fook the lot of ye's" tbh jesus wept FACT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I told you that he'd already been offered the job LONG before UM tbh. I am the true FORUM KING. 110554[/snapback] Aye, but never trusts a ginge, it says so in the Bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9661 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Reported in the Express as well today... Normally I'd take what the NOTW say with a pinch of salt, but it's interesting to note that they make reference to 'after the game on Wednesday'. O'Neill was there. 110552[/snapback] Or the story exists because O'Neill was spotted there on Wednesday? I have more faith in UM on this story tbh. 110553[/snapback] I told you that he'd already been offered the job LONG before UM tbh. I am the true FORUM KING. 110554[/snapback] Did you get told your version of this story by an Arab by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 43946 Posted March 26, 2006 Author Share Posted March 26, 2006 That's right, pour scorn on the great one. Tsk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 hey, O'Neill has me to thank for getting the job, seemingly Shepherd was all set to offer a record breaking deal to Hitzfeld on Tuesday then he read N-O and thought "Fook the lot of ye's" tbh jesus wept FACT. 110555[/snapback] You seem pretty pleased with yourself about your "ruse"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 It's getting to the stage where I just want it sorted out. I'm not O'Neill's biggest fan and I think he's overrated, but I'd be happy if he was appointed tomorrow. We need to bring in a manager, end the uncertainty and start rebuilding now. I guess it all depends on who the bloody FA want as England manager though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 hey, O'Neill has me to thank for getting the job, seemingly Shepherd was all set to offer a record breaking deal to Hitzfeld on Tuesday then he read N-O and thought "Fook the lot of ye's" tbh jesus wept FACT. 110555[/snapback] You seem pretty pleased with yourself about your "ruse"..... 110691[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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