smoggeordie 0 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) JOE Kinnear may not be able take charge of the Newcastle United team until the trip to Liverpool on May 2 as he continues his recovery from a triple heart bypass operation. Kinnear will have to undergo rigorous tests on April 6 to determine whether he is strong enough to come back to United’s training ground before the trip to Stoke City on April 11, and it is far from certain when he will be given the all-clear to return to work full time. The 62-year-old is desperate to get back to work as quickly as possible, but even if he passes those tests his comeback will have to be a gradual one. Kinnear has been as alarmed as anyone by the Magpies’ slide into the relegation zone, but there has been little the former Republic of Ireland international can do other than offer advice to beleaguered caretaker manager Chris Hughton. Although Newcastle have won just one of the seven games in which Hughton has been in charge of the team this season, the Magpies’ hierarchy have resisted the temptation to appoint another manager in Kinnear’s absence. That is a decision which has attracted criticism from fans who believe the club lacks strong leadership in the dressing room at the time they need it most. However, as keen as owner Mike Ashley and managing director Derek Llambias are for Kinnear to take control of the side again, they cannot, and will not, rush him because of the continuing concern about his health. As a result, it is looking increasingly likely that Kinnear’s involvement will be confined to the training ground and pre-match team talks rather than actual direction from the dug-out, at least until the trip to Anfield. “Joe is desperate to come back, but we have to be sensible with him,” said Llambias. “If anything, we are going to have to hold him back at times because he’s so enthusiastic. We can’t have him leaping around on the touchline. “The good news, though, is he’s looking good and is feeling a lot stronger. I’ve been to see him this week and he was back to his old self really. “He goes for a load of tests on April 6 which is the big one for him. As long as the results come back ok he will be back at the training ground for a couple of days before the Stoke game and we’ll take it from there. “That might have to be how we do it for the first three games when he is back at work, a few days at the training ground in the build up to the game and then a little involvement on the matchday itself. “We’ll have to wait and see, it will all depend on how he feels and what the doctors say to him after the tests. He’ll have everything he needs at his disposal though.” Kinnear has still not signed the two-year contract he was offered before Christmas and The Journal understands he will not make any decision about his long-term future until the end of the season. Even though the heart operation is thought to have been a success, Kinnear does not want to commit himself to anything long term at this stage and he wants to discuss the implications of moving permanently to Tyneside with his family before deciding whether to accept the extension. However, he is adamant he will be able to return to the training ground in the next couple of weeks and the club – as revealed by The Journal almost fortnight ago – have once again denied reports they are trying to appoint Terry Venables as an interim manager for the remainder of this campaign. Meanwhile, Damien Duff could be miss next week’s game against former club Chelsea after the Newcastle winger flew back to England yesterday with a hamstring strain which has ruled him out of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria. Duff, who has only just returned to the Newcastle side following a calf injury, had been due to train with the rest of the Ireland squad yesterday afternoon but instead boarded a flight to London for treatment after picking up a problem the previous day which is estimated will sideline him for eight to 10 days. Newcastle’s Kazenga LuaLua has joined Doncaster on a month’s loan. The 18-year-old, the younger brother of former Magpies striker Lomana, could make his debut against Watford on April 4. Edited March 27, 2009 by smoggeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 JOE Kinnear may not be able take charge of the Newcastle United team until the trip to Liverpool on May 2 as he continues his recovery from a triple heart bypass operation. Kinnear will have to undergo rigorous tests on April 6 to determine whether he is strong enough to come back to United’s training ground before the trip to Stoke City on April 11, and it is far from certain when he will be given the all-clear to return to work full time. The 62-year-old is desperate to get back to work as quickly as possible, but even if he passes those tests his comeback will have to be a gradual one. Kinnear has been as alarmed as anyone by the Magpies’ slide into the relegation zone, but there has been little the former Republic of Ireland international can do other than offer advice to beleaguered caretaker manager Chris Hughton. Although Newcastle have won just one of the seven games in which Hughton has been in charge of the team this season, the Magpies’ hierarchy have resisted the temptation to appoint another manager in Kinnear’s absence. That is a decision which has attracted criticism from fans who believe the club lacks strong leadership in the dressing room at the time they need it most. However, as keen as owner Mike Ashley and managing director Derek Llambias are for Kinnear to take control of the side again, they cannot, and will not, rush him because of the continuing concern about his health. As a result, it is looking increasingly likely that Kinnear’s involvement will be confined to the training ground and pre-match team talks rather than actual direction from the dug-out, at least until the trip to Anfield. “Joe is desperate to come back, but we have to be sensible with him,” said Llambias. “If anything, we are going to have to hold him back at times because he’s so enthusiastic. We can’t have him leaping around on the touchline. “The good news, though, is he’s looking good and is feeling a lot stronger. I’ve been to see him this week and he was back to his old self really. “He goes for a load of tests on April 6 which is the big one for him. As long as the results come back ok he will be back at the training ground for a couple of days before the Stoke game and we’ll take it from there. “That might have to be how we do it for the first three games when he is back at work, a few days at the training ground in the build up to the game and then a little involvement on the matchday itself. “We’ll have to wait and see, it will all depend on how he feels and what the doctors say to him after the tests. He’ll have everything he needs at his disposal though.” Kinnear has still not signed the two-year contract he was offered before Christmas and The Journal understands he will not make any decision about his long-term future until the end of the season. Even though the heart operation is thought to have been a success, Kinnear does not want to commit himself to anything long term at this stage and he wants to discuss the implications of moving permanently to Tyneside with his family before deciding whether to accept the extension. However, he is adamant he will be able to return to the training ground in the next couple of weeks and the club – as revealed by The Journal almost fortnight ago – have once again denied reports they are trying to appoint Terry Venables as an interim manager for the remainder of this campaign. Meanwhile, Damien Duff could be miss next week’s game against former club Chelsea after the Newcastle winger flew back to England yesterday with a hamstring strain which has ruled him out of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria. Duff, who has only just returned to the Newcastle side following a calf injury, had been due to train with the rest of the Ireland squad yesterday afternoon but instead boarded a flight to London for treatment after picking up a problem the previous day which is estimated will sideline him for eight to 10 days. Newcastle’s Kazenga LuaLua has joined Doncaster on a month’s loan. The 18-year-old, the younger brother of former Magpies striker Lomana, could make his debut against Watford on April 4. He doesn't do any training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Aye, but his office there is nice and cosy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6441 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Nice game for a comeback Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Onion 0 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Llambias's tone when talking about Kinnear has for some reason reminded me of Wemmick and his 'Aged Parent' in Great Expectations. “If anything, we are going to have to hold him back at times because he’s so enthusiastic. We can’t have him leaping around on the touchline. I mean fucking hell, it's almost as if he's reached the second childhood stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 The Journal want to watch themselves. This kind of talk gets you banned from the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Kinnear has been as alarmed as anyone by the Magpies’ slide into the relegation zone, but there has been little the former Republic of Ireland international can do that winds me up like. "Slide" We hadn't won in 6 before the West Brom game when he took ill....and we've won one in six since. The recent six were a lot tougher games too. Take out a ninetieth minute winner against Spurs and Kinnear could claim just one win in the last 13 games he was in charge FFS. Don't bother rushing you fat bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12866 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Kinnear has been as alarmed as anyone by the Magpies’ slide into the relegation zone, but there has been little the former Republic of Ireland international can do that winds me up like. "Slide" We hadn't won in 6 before the West Brom game when he took ill....and we've won one in six since. The recent six were a lot tougher games too. Take out a ninetieth minute winner against Spurs and Kinnear could claim just one win in the last 13 games he was in charge FFS. Don't bother rushing you fat bastard. But, we should be grateful for what Kinnear has done! He's steadied the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 However, as keen as owner Mike Ashley and managing director Derek Llambias are for Kinnear to take control of the side again, they cannot, and will not, rush him because of the continuing concern about his health. Concern about a pay-off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Kinnear has been as alarmed as anyone by the Magpies’ slide into the relegation zone, but there has been little the former Republic of Ireland international can do that winds me up like. "Slide" We hadn't won in 6 before the West Brom game when he took ill....and we've won one in six since. The recent six were a lot tougher games too. Take out a ninetieth minute winner against Spurs and Kinnear could claim just one win in the last 13 games he was in charge FFS. Don't bother rushing you fat bastard. Another season and we could have been long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26766 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Setback? What setback? I assume Oliver will now be allowed to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shear class! 0 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 However, as keen as owner Mike Ashley and managing director Derek Llambias are for Kinnear to take control of the side again, they cannot, and will not, rush him because of the continuing concern about his health. Concern about a pay-off? I think thats what it all boils down to, paying him off! Tight fat cunt Ashley dont wanna fork out more money! Tight fat cunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 343 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hasn't he still got a potential FA ban hanging over him as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Doctor: Joe I recommend avoiding stress. JK: So best not go straight onto the touchline then? Doc: I wouldnt if I was you, maybe wait for a less stressful game. JK: Okey dokey you fucker, I'll go back for the Anfield trip. Doc: D'oh!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 62 years old and a triple bypass. It beggars belief they're even giving him the chance to come back. It's not as if it's Sir Alex we're talking about here....it's a man with a record of underachievement. It beggars belief it really does, they're completely and utterly clueless and we're going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hasn't he still got a potential FA ban hanging over him as well? It's more the grim reaper stood behind him with scythe posed that I'd be concerned about if I were him.... and probably us as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 62 years old and a triple bypass. It beggars belief they're even giving him the chance to come back. It's not as if it's Sir Alex we're talking about here....it's a man with a record of underachievement. It beggars belief it really does, they're completely and utterly clueless and we're going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 He's cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Will probably finish him off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 He's cheap. He wanted the job He does as he's told Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 He's cheap. He wanted the job He does as he's told will we be the first team to have a manager die on the touchline? if so, then its sure to happen live on telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Headline on the Setanta website: "Mags won't take risks with JK" Crazy, they are willing to risk Newcastle United, but won't risk Kinnear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Headline on the Setanta website: "Mags won't take risks with JK" Crazy, they are willing to risk Newcastle United, but won't risk Kinnear. They took a fuckin risk everytime they let him near the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake 0 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Can we not knock up an ICU in the dugout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyff 0 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 "Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias says the club will not allow Joe Kinnear back in the dugout until he is completely recuperated." They are slowly forming together some excuses for when we are relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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