Scottish Mag

http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/sol/newsid_71...300/7186318.stm?

"appy burfday...."

This is only my opinion but as I have said before on here. I didn't think he was that great a captain at all. Whilst no one can question his effort or commitment on the park I didn't see him as that a great motivator for his team mates etc.

Keegan for manager

He spent 10 years at Nancy and Monaco before heading to Spain. Japan, no? Edit: Aye, Japan I dunno why I put Spain in as I know it was Japan?? Maybe its because I have the Spanish football on in the background..

According to Wiki it was Houllier. It also adds that Wenger and Dein had been friends for years.

I don't care how the fans go, I just want to see us win matches. Fuck the matches haha You need to stay off those WKDs bawan

I don't care how the fans go, I just want to see us win matches.

So would you be happy giving the job to Beardsley, Steve Watson, Steve Howey etc?

He spent 10 years at Nancy and Monaco before heading to Spain.

But it probably would by most if the person in question was anyone other than Shearer....

Is it? I think you are going to be disappointed...

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp believes Alan Shearer is the ideal candidate to become the next Newcastle manager. "I'd give Shearer the job. I think he's perfect for it," said Redknapp, who on Saturday rejected the chance to replace Sam Allardyce at St James' Park. "He'd set the place alight and the fans love him. Experience doesn't matter - he understands football," he added. Redknapp also ruled out any chance of him joining Newcastle should the club renew their interest. "No, not a prayer, I couldn't do that," said Redknapp after Portsmouth's 2-0 defeat at Sunderland on Sunday. "I said I'm going to stay at Portsmouth. I wouldn't be able to show my face again, I'd be finished. "I made a decision and that's it. I'm here and I'll stick with it and get on with my job at Portsmouth now." Earlier on Sunday, Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie echoed Redknapp's sentiments and said Newcastle would be wasting their time if they came back in for the 60-year-old. "Harry has made his decision and that is the end of the matter," Storrie told BBC Radio 5 Live. "It would become a bit of a farce if that changed. It is not about money, so they can offer what they like, it has happened and it has moved on and we would refuse any request. "This is a disruptive time, the timing is bad, it is the middle of transfer window and even if they did ask to speak to Harry, we would refuse." Redknapp met representatives from Newcastle on Friday but decided that a move to the North East outfit was not right for him. "I'm happy here, people treat me well and I felt a loyalty to the club and the fans," he said. "I came to the conclusion that the extra money would not change my life and it would have been a big upheaval for Sandra (his wife) and I didn't want to do that. "She is more important to me than anything." Newcastle's search for a new boss continues, with some fans hoping for a partnership between ex-boss Kevin Keegan and former striker Shearer. And Redknapp endorsed the view that Shearer, alongside a more experienced figure, could be the answer for the Magpies. "(Sunderland manager) Roy Keane hasn't got the experience and he knows what he's doing. He's different class and he's going right to the top," said Redknapp. "There's no reason Alan Shearer can't do that as well. "You could bring a couple of experienced people in alongside him and it wouldn't be a problem for him. "Because of what he means to the place and what the fans think of him and what a player he's been, he'd be absolutely perfect." But life president and former Newcastle chairman Sir John Hall told 5 Live's Sportsweek programme that a Keegan-Shearer combination would not be right for the club. "Alan is the most dedicated professional I have ever met and a great man. But he would want to come in at the right time, and now is probably too early," he said. "Kevin has had his time and I don't think he and his family would want to return." Hall is a long-time admirer of ex-Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier who now works for the French Football Federation as a technical director after leaving Lyon. "Gerard did a fine job at Lyon and I feel he could do it at Newcastle, but I don't think he would leave his new role," he said. Hall also backed new owner Mike Ashley to turn things around at Newcastle and reward the St James' Park faithful. "Mike Ashley is dedicated to the club, he has just come in and he is learning the game and it takes time. "But he is a good businessman and I think he will do well at Newcastle. "We want attractive football, the fans deserve success, but we need continuity to succeed." Former England manager Steve McClaren is another who feels that the time is not right for Shearer to become Newcastle manager. "You do need some experience otherwise you are learning on the job," he said. "I am a big advocate of getting your coaching qualifications and then serving your apprenticeships and learning the job at a lower level."

Not who you want, but who do you think it will be?

no

"Theres always speculation, its been going on for sometime but my focus (slight pause) today is to get a result for Blackburn Rovers"

2-0

If the mackems win (which they are) its a case of 6 points from the relegation spots.... Is it enough?

You've only done half a job there. What's Tevez's celebration all about?

ITK good enough to trust that you would put money on this? Pedro speaking to Jamie R on the phone. Or so I heard

Aye he came across pretty well and made alot of decent points...

The last 3 managers have brought bad defenders, doesn't look like changing! P.s. Although i rate faye and beye It's the one area we've never got right. Woodgate made a massive difference to SBR's team when he was fit. Our inability to keep possession in the midfield etc has played a major factor in this but often gets overlooked. I don't think our defenders individually at the club are as bad as some want to make out (often based on the goals against column) but when you have a midfield and attack that cannot retain possession for more than a minute and gift the ball to the opposition who end up hitting us with attack upon attack it is inevitable that the opposition will make a breakthrough eventually. Even though Rozenhal appears to be looking to struggle with the physical aspect of the British game, apart from Carr I really don't think we have that bad a set of defenders. A consistent back four playing together and a change in personnel in front of them could make a huge difference IMO.