Kevin Keegan is back at Toon!

Cionád · 16-01-2008 05:52PM

Luv It!!

I think he'll bring back the attacking mindset, we may lose some games but at least they'll be entertaining. Those 4-3 Liverpool matches were great games!!

I began supporting the Toon the year they were promoted(when i started to watch football!), and all my fond memories were while he was manager, nothing has happened since, we can't get much worse so i'm glad to see him back. And he's a hero up north, and so he will be given some time to get the (disaster of a) team together into something good. Thats what we need, a bit of stability in the mangers office.

Also some entertaining post-game interviews

Helix · 16-01-2008 05:52PM

Cionád wrote: »

Thats what we need, a bit of stability in the mangers office.

if keegans still newcastle manager at christmas ill be bloody amazed

BaZmO* · 16-01-2008 05:55PM

Where's Kinaldo?

Mr Alan · 16-01-2008 05:57PM

Running down the streets screaming about a return to glory days?

Cionád · 16-01-2008 05:58PM

Helix wrote: »

if keegans still newcastle manager at christmas ill be bloody amazed

The only way he'd possibly be gone at xmas is if we were in Derbys position. Which is not going to happen.

Jonny Arson · 16-01-2008 05:59PM

i'm gobsmacked

a fine of example of heart ruling over heads

he has only been appointed purely for nostalgia and to keep the Newcastle fans dreaming of their by-gone era

i still wish him luck, he bloody needs it

Jazzy · 16-01-2008 06:00PM

Football365 wrote:

So it's back to lots of passion and no tactics then...

gucci · 16-01-2008 06:00PM

theres something ridiculously monty python-esque about all of this.
absolutely bloody ridiculous move by the board.
why hire keegan, why not have given sam more time?? oh well at least there will be goals!

Melion · 16-01-2008 06:00PM

Cionád wrote: »

The only way he'd possibly be gone at xmas is if we were in Derbys position. Which is not going to happen.

I wouldnt be so sure

Melion · 16-01-2008 06:02PM

Oh dear jesus, they are lining up around the block to buy tickets for the match tonight.

This must be a joke. Do they really think he will turn this shambles around?

One Cold Hand · 16-01-2008 06:03PM

Cionád wrote: »

The only way he'd possibly be gone at xmas is if we were in Derbys position. Which is not going to happen.

Big Sam wasn't is Derby's position and he got the boot?

Jazzy · 16-01-2008 06:04PM

whatawaster wrote: »

bring back asprilla and ginola.

nah, my favorite from his day was the 'attacking' centre back philippe albert

keegan only keeps his eyes on the oppositions half of the pitch any way

Melion · 16-01-2008 06:04PM

4/1 Stoke to win tonight.

Im having a piece of it

Helix · 16-01-2008 06:04PM

Cionád wrote: »

The only way he'd possibly be gone at xmas is if we were in Derbys position. Which is not going to happen.

poor deluded soul

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Mr Alan · 16-01-2008 06:05PM

Cionád wrote: »

The only way he'd possibly be gone at xmas is if we were in Derbys position. Which is not going to happen.

wat about if ye are languishing in mid table in about 25 games? Not playing good football? will he not get the sack then?

or because he has a fondness for almost crying on national TV endear him to the toon "faithful"?

Nunu · 16-01-2008 06:05PM

jobonar wrote: »

A serious step backwards.... As said already these re-appointments rarely work out.... Why re-hire someone to a job they've been fired from!? They should've gone all out for Deschamps or Houllier, something different

Keegan walked first time around.

I can't see him making as big an impact this time around. Back in the Premierships early years there was only really UTD at the summit, now there's 3 clubs.
If Newcastle fans are expecting an assault on the title in the next few years I'm afraid they'll be crying into their scarves for a long time to come...qualification for Champions league any time in the next 4 years in todays climate would be an outstanding success.

I don't think Keegan can achieve it. Although I'm not of the opinion of most of you that it's a crazy decision - he's not quite yesterdays man yet(still only 56). He can definitely bring the club forward and on a steady footing again - just not to the promised land that Newcastle fans think they should achieve.

Cionád · 16-01-2008 06:06PM

One Cold Hand wrote: »

Big Sam wasn't is Derby's position and he got the boot?

What i mean is no-one wanted Big Sam in the first place, especially not the supporters. The supporters love Kev, and there is no chance they'd turn on him like (some) did with Big Sam, in such a short time.

TwoShedsJackson · 16-01-2008 06:07PM

He turned 'that shambles' around last time, no reason he can't do it this time. And at least all-out attack means good football games, something Newcastle have not been involved in for the best part of a decade now.

Plus we were coming 2nd in the league and getting into Europe. Still weren't winning anything, but we weren't winning anything with style and excitement

PHB · 16-01-2008 06:07PM

People forget that he had a career after Newcastle, and he couldn't do much for City, a similar sized club to Newcastle.

One Cold Hand · 16-01-2008 06:08PM

Nunu wrote: »

If Newcastle fans are expecting an assault on the title in the next few years I'm afraid they'll be crying into their scarves for a long time to come.

The Newcastle fans will be expecting an assault on the title by May...

Villain · 16-01-2008 06:08PM

This is crazy, only a few months ago Keegan said he was never going to get back into Management and now he's getting a pension from Newcastle.

There is only one logic I can apply here, they wanted to give Shearer the job but thought he lacked expierence so they are bringing in Keegan who will appoint Shearer as his assistant and Shearer will take over in a season or two. One thing that flaws that logic is they could be in Championship by then

Cionád · 16-01-2008 06:09PM

Nunu wrote: »

If Newcastle fans are expecting an assault on the title in the next few years I'm afraid they'll be crying into their scarves for a long time to come...qualification for Champions league any time in the next 4 years in todays climate would be an outstanding success.

I don't think anyone is expecting this. Top half of the table for a few years suits me just fine. He needs time & his reputation at Newcastle guarantees him that.

TwoShedsJackson · 16-01-2008 06:10PM

just not to the promised land that Newcastle fans think they should achieve.

OK why does everyone think Newcastle fans think the team have a divine right to success? I'd love the team to succeed (just love it

) but why don't you find me a fan who isn't some mong in the stands with his top off in December who actually thinks the club have an entitlement to success?

What many Newcastle fans would like to see is attacking football, played with style, and regular European football. I know the team probably won't win any trophies under Keegan, but Newcastle are not in the 'big 4' and probably won't be any time soon.

Four years ago no-one thought Chelsea should be winning trophies or had an entitlement to European football, times change in football folks..

invincibleirish · 16-01-2008 06:11PM

I would just like to thank Mr. Ashley for this appointment, this has to be the most insane managerial appointment i've ever had the pleasure of living through, and i'm hugely excited at what might come next, we wont be able to predict what will happen but its going to be hugely entertaining!And end in a crash and burn! (probably)

kronsington · 16-01-2008 06:13PM

bring back darren peacock and ruel fox

TwistsAndTurns · 16-01-2008 06:15PM

Think this is a knee-jerk reaction by the club, he's 3 yrs out of management, he walked once and was'nt up for the pressure of England and this is really just to keep the fans happy. Ah well, all said another rollercoaster ride on for the toon faithfull.

snickerpuss · 16-01-2008 06:15PM

I can't believe people are surprised by this, hello it's Newcastle, expect them to do the stupidest thing possible.
I think sacking Sam was a mistake but how bad could Keegan be? He couldn't be any worse than Graham Souness or Glenn Roeder.

Well, at least supporting Newcastle there's never a dull moment.

Nunu · 16-01-2008 06:19PM

TwoShedsJackson wrote: »

Four years ago no-one thought Chelsea should be winning trophies or had an entitlement to European football, times change in football folks..

...except at Newcastle:D (sorry had to be done)

TwoShedsJackson · 16-01-2008 06:24PM

Nunu wrote: »

...except at Newcastle:D (sorry had to be done)

Times have changed at Newcastle, I reckon.

Keegan got the team out of the then 2nd division, having taken over when they were in the relegation spots (he did a Roy Keane, you might say

) then had them finishing 2nd and 3rd in the Premiership each year.

Yes nary a trophy graced the cabinet, but the football was great, if tactically suicidal.

Contrast that to the Souness, Allardyce etc. times, where the team still can't defend, are still a mess tactically but now they can't score goals either and are horrific to watch. Oh and there's still nary a trophy to be seen.

I know which scenario I prefer.

Kevin Keegan is back at Toon!

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