Jimbo 133 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I'm not sure I can begin to describe the frustrations of talking to a Newcastle fan about the club's managerial situation. I had the pleasure this weekend and if he is at all representative of the rest of the Toon Army, then I pity Mike Ashley, Chris Mort and anyone else who sails on the mental ship Newcastle. There was understandable relief that Harry Redknapp had turned down the job, but there was equal disdain for Mark Hughes and his credentials. I argued a strong case for one of the finest young managers in the Premier League (only equalled by David Moyes in terms of managers under the age of 50) and I was told that Hughes was in no way good enough to manage the mighty Newcastle. So who did he think would be up to the job? Well, Jose Mourinho of course. So why would he take it? Potential. Right, so he'll take the Newcastle job over, say, the AC Milan job? Well, if he goes to AC Milan, then Ancelotti will need a job... Ah, of course. This was actually argued with a straight face and no indication that the idea of Mourinho or Ancelotti taking over at the Toon was at all preposterous. Let me make this as clear as possible: Hughes would be the best option for Newcastle of the managers who could be available. He has done a phenomenal job at Blackburn with limited resources and has time and again (Roque Santa Cruz, Benni McCarthy, David Bentley, Ryan Nelsen, Christoper Samba...) come up with very good players for very small fees. He has established a club with low crowds and resources in the Premier League top ten in an era when other clubs are spending big just to stand still. Forget the disciplinary record, Hughes' Blackburn play decent football. They may know when to put the boot in, but a player like Bentley would not thrive in a side based purely on rough-house tactics. Those are generally saved for when Arsenal come calling. Pete Gill has explained elsewhere why Hughes would leave Blackburn for a club lower in the table, but we really should not have to explain why Newcastle would choose Hughes. They should consider themselves very blessed indeed if he agrees to take a job that's a whole lot less appealing than the Toon Army would have you believe. Sarah Winterburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 That's a large sample she used for that particular survey - 1 fan. Other than that though, what she says is fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16788 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 sUCK MY FAT ONE SLAG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Lots of common sense there, but I don't like Mark Hughes. Souness *spit* had a good record too, and I never liked him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawan 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 what a whore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12480 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hughes is criminally overrated tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big TRon 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I'm not sure I can begin to describe the frustrations of talking to a Newcastle fan about the club's managerial situation. I had the pleasure this weekend and if he is at all representative of the rest of the Toon Army, then I pity Mike Ashley, Chris Mort and anyone else who sails on the mental ship Newcastle. I wish I could say I disagreed but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hughes is criminally overrated tbh. Much like your namesake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12480 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) Very true Alex, I thought he was going to come good should have known better (plus I don't know how to change it.) Edited January 14, 2008 by Barton7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3986 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 For those who follow foreign football how likely is it that Milan (or Madrid as mentioned elsewhere) will be changing managers this year? Just wondering if the Mourinho assumption is "true". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12480 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) I'm not sure about Milan but I don't think Madrid will be changing manager as Schuster seems to be liked by the president etc, but Real have sacked managers after league titles and champions league wins. Edited January 14, 2008 by Barton7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 For those who follow foreign football how likely is it that Milan (or Madrid as mentioned elsewhere) will be changing managers this year? Just wondering if the Mourinho assumption is "true". Milan are struggling in mid-table with an appalling home record. It all depends on the Champions League for them since it looks like Inter will win Lo Scudetto again and they have no chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 For those who follow foreign football how likely is it that Milan (or Madrid as mentioned elsewhere) will be changing managers this year? Just wondering if the Mourinho assumption is "true". Milan are struggling in mid-table with an appalling home record. It all depends on the Champions League for them since it looks like Inter will win Lo Scudetto again and they have no chance. aye Inter are pissing it, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Real I'd highly doubt will change manager. Schuster is winning, and winning well. Including 3points at the Nou Camp. Stranger things have happened at that club though. Milan have really struggled at the San Siro though this season. However with Pato and Ronaldo to com back into the side, things could improve there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Women + Football = Computer says No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 sUCK MY FAT ONE SLAG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) Women + Football = Computer says No linky Edited January 14, 2008 by Snake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevieintoon Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I'm not sure I can begin to describe the frustrations of talking to a Newcastle fan about the club's managerial situation. I had the pleasure this weekend and if he is at all representative of the rest of the Toon Army, then I pity Mike Ashley, Chris Mort and anyone else who sails on the mental ship Newcastle. There was understandable relief that Harry Redknapp had turned down the job, but there was equal disdain for Mark Hughes and his credentials. I argued a strong case for one of the finest young managers in the Premier League (only equalled by David Moyes in terms of managers under the age of 50) and I was told that Hughes was in no way good enough to manage the mighty Newcastle. So who did he think would be up to the job? Well, Jose Mourinho of course. So why would he take it? Potential. Right, so he'll take the Newcastle job over, say, the AC Milan job? Well, if he goes to AC Milan, then Ancelotti will need a job... Ah, of course. This was actually argued with a straight face and no indication that the idea of Mourinho or Ancelotti taking over at the Toon was at all preposterous. Let me make this as clear as possible: Hughes would be the best option for Newcastle of the managers who could be available. He has done a phenomenal job at Blackburn with limited resources and has time and again (Roque Santa Cruz, Benni McCarthy, David Bentley, Ryan Nelsen, Christoper Samba...) come up with very good players for very small fees. He has established a club with low crowds and resources in the Premier League top ten in an era when other clubs are spending big just to stand still. Forget the disciplinary record, Hughes' Blackburn play decent football. They may know when to put the boot in, but a player like Bentley would not thrive in a side based purely on rough-house tactics. Those are generally saved for when Arsenal come calling. Pete Gill has explained elsewhere why Hughes would leave Blackburn for a club lower in the table, but we really should not have to explain why Newcastle would choose Hughes. They should consider themselves very blessed indeed if he agrees to take a job that's a whole lot less appealing than the Toon Army would have you believe. Sarah Winterburn NUR NURRRRRRRR NWAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 A sample of one, that's brilliant research of the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 A sample of one, that's brilliant research of the market. I said the same although in retrospect she probably just made that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5955 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 The one plus point if we got hughes is that he would bring bentley with him! Every cloud and all that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 The one plus point if we got hughes is that he would bring bentley with him! Every cloud and all that! How do you know? And can you imagine the price Blackburn would charge for him, young and English and all that jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 £15m + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hughes is criminally overrated tbh. He would fit in perfectly then at Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevieintoon Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) Hughes is criminally overrated tbh. He would fit in perfectly then at Newcastle mehehehheheheheheheugh eeeh ba gum "that's thou away end my mucker" or still don't want him Edited January 14, 2008 by stevieintoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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