Steve McClaren sacked as Newcastle United 'Head Coach' (Manager)

[The Fish 8989]

Don't be silly. To get a full picture, you need to know exactly how many points per game you need from your remaining games in order to get a completely arbitrary total end of season points total of 40.

I reckon it'll be <38 tbh

[David Kelly 1117]

When we lose tonight and our ppg drops further, will we be in the shit then? I can't keep up any more.

[The Fish 8989]

When we lose tonight and our ppg drops further, will we be in the shit then? I can't keep up any more.

It'll still be better than Norwich & sunderland's

[David Kelly 1117]

It'll still be better than Norwich & sunderland's

But we will still be second bottom and even further behind them yes?

[The Fish 8989]

But we will still be second bottom and even further behind them yes?

We'll still be second bottom, but level on points, so not really further behind them.

 

Unless of course we end up on the same points as them at the end of the season and don't improve our goal difference (or see them worsen theirs).

[David Kelly 1117]

So given that goal difference does count towards our league position if we're level on points, your answer to my last question should have just been yes.

[Alex 30393]

So given that goal difference does count towards our league position if we're level on points, your answer to my last question should have just been yes.

That's probably why goal difference is shown on the league table.

[scoobos 297]

You know, we'll probably bloody win today , as that seems the way this year. Lose hope and then see a far far improved performance , then lose again. I'm still blaming the ownership and state of the squad and not mcclaren (alright ewark?)

[David Kelly 1117]

That's probably why goal difference is shown on the league table.

Yeah, I've always found the league table the most useful guide as to how well a team is doing!

[scoobos 297]

Fair point, but it depends what your looking at, long or short term. Like Chelsea are poor according to the league but they've been very strong since mourinho left

[scoobos 297]

Newcastle are shit whichever way you look at it, mind.

[David Kelly 1117]

Fair point, but it depends what your looking at, long or short term. Like Chelsea are poor according to the league but they've been very strong since mourinho left

Yeah but while how well they've done since Jose left obviously effects their league position, it doesn't wipe out what happened earlier. The league table tells you how well a team does over a season. Form guides can provide interesting information but the table is all important.

[Alex 30393]

You know, we'll probably bloody win today , as that seems the way this year. Lose hope and then see a far far improved performance , then lose again. I'm still blaming the ownership and state of the squad and not mcclaren (alright ewark?)

Alright Skybos, let it go.

[Gemmill 34435]

The Fish has moneyballed the shit out of the league table here.

[scoobos 297]

I hope not Gemmill, if that's the same thing you charged me for last Friday, me plums man. me plums.

[bobbyshinton 59]

For fuck sake sack the ginger useless twat now.

[Kid Dynamite 5905]

11 games to go, most of which are against teams in the bottom half. Nows the time to make a Hail Mary and try to get a new manager bounce. Should have been done before the 3 week break tbh

 

To be told after last night that we are making 'progress' is offensive

[The Fish 8989]

To be honest, we should have sacked him after the Chelsea mauling. 18 days for the new man to get to grips with the team. His away form alone should be cause for dismissal.

[trophyshy 6434]

While the ship sinks the captain continues to tell the passengers how well built it is. Whatever he is trying to achieve it's not working.

[Kid Dynamite 5905]

To be honest, we should have sacked him after the Chelsea mauling. 18 days for the new man to get to grips with the team. His away form alone should be cause for dismissal.

That's what I just said bitch tits

[The Fish 8989]

That's what I just said bitch tits

You worried that you're opinions are in line with mine?

[ewerk 26317]

[Kid Dynamite 5905]

You worried that you're opinions are in line with mine?

Repeating what I just said would suggest yours are in line with mine

 

You would think Ashley would have learned that 8 games isn't long enough to turn a season round

[Gemmill 34435]

To be honest, we should have sacked him after the Chelsea mauling. 18 days for the new man to get to grips with the team. His away form alone should be cause for dismissal.

A quick glance at the PpG table suggests we should keep him on board for the battle ahead.

[The Fish 8989]

A quick glance at the PpG table suggests we should keep him on board for the battle ahead.

 

Who to bring in though? Whoever it might be, it would surely be a short term deal? 'Arry?