oneflewover
Following "The Tigers"
As an Hull City fan, Sunderland, Boro and Newcastle going down would make for some good games and two more ticks in my non-existant ground book.
they have to fire him now
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, Liverpool. 
Well, Well, Well.
Not since 2004, home against Chelsea, have Newcastle managed to come from behind.
52,000 people waiting for Shearer's record breaking goal. A raft of players having to prove themselves and a managers reputation on the line.
The end result, a goal that really should not have been, but without, a dismal display.
The Blackburn fans interjected atmosphere with jibes against their old boss, noticeable turnaround in their fortunes since Mr Souness departed for alleged greener pastures, but the green pitch of St James, has suddenly had a dousing of Souness sand.
Albert Luque showed signs of promise, a value of £9m was almost concievable in the first 10 or so minutes then a silent Souness sat, as 'coach' Dean Saunders fired off the orders, and Luque collapsed.
There are no tactics. There is no belief, no passion, no will, no...hope
Director of football rumours run high, but I'm against running the man out the club. In my personal belief, I know won't happen, Shepherd and his cronies should, from their very own deep pockets pay the compensation for his dismissal.
No-one believes Souness anymore, if the team was fit, is he fit to lead it? I doubt that he is
Maybe today, maybe tommorrow. Perhaps Souness final swansong will be a Whaddon Road nightmare on Saturday and the club will turn full circle into a laughing stock.
Roeder looks most likely to come in, an interim Venables partnership must not be dismissed and hopes of O'Neill are as traditional to managerless clubs as a Christmas Tree.
Whatever little faith is left, try and keep it
Not since 2004, home against Chelsea, have Newcastle managed to come from behind.
52,000 people waiting for Shearer's record breaking goal. A raft of players having to prove themselves and a managers reputation on the line.
The end result, a goal that really should not have been, but without, a dismal display.
The Blackburn fans interjected atmosphere with jibes against their old boss, noticeable turnaround in their fortunes since Mr Souness departed for alleged greener pastures, but the green pitch of St James, has suddenly had a dousing of Souness sand.
Albert Luque showed signs of promise, a value of £9m was almost concievable in the first 10 or so minutes then a silent Souness sat, as 'coach' Dean Saunders fired off the orders, and Luque collapsed.
There are no tactics. There is no belief, no passion, no will, no...hope
Director of football rumours run high, but I'm against running the man out the club. In my personal belief, I know won't happen, Shepherd and his cronies should, from their very own deep pockets pay the compensation for his dismissal.
No-one believes Souness anymore, if the team was fit, is he fit to lead it? I doubt that he is
Maybe today, maybe tommorrow. Perhaps Souness final swansong will be a Whaddon Road nightmare on Saturday and the club will turn full circle into a laughing stock.
Roeder looks most likely to come in, an interim Venables partnership must not be dismissed and hopes of O'Neill are as traditional to managerless clubs as a Christmas Tree.
Whatever little faith is left, try and keep it
Very dignified RR.
All I can say is that sometimes you have to hit the bottom before you come back up. Things will get better after Souness (and Sheppard?). The only positive that comes out of your team being awful is that it gives you a clearer perspective on life as a whole. Funnily enough it was Souness' period in charge at Liverpool that did it for me.
The chances of you getting relegated are tiny so an FA Cup run and mid table finish are your aims now. A few key players back from injury and you could even have a pleasant end to the season.
As you say, keep the faith mate.
All I can say is that sometimes you have to hit the bottom before you come back up. Things will get better after Souness (and Sheppard?). The only positive that comes out of your team being awful is that it gives you a clearer perspective on life as a whole. Funnily enough it was Souness' period in charge at Liverpool that did it for me.
The chances of you getting relegated are tiny so an FA Cup run and mid table finish are your aims now. A few key players back from injury and you could even have a pleasant end to the season.
As you say, keep the faith mate.
In the absence of any significant likelihood of Villa enjoying success, the other Premiership side for which I have had a soft spot in recent years is Newcastle and it's been sad to watch their decline under Sourness. The fact that dozens of fans were on the telly chanting for Sir Bobby, after the way he lost the plot in his latter days at St James' Park, says it all.
I have to say, though, that I think that a large part of the problem, perhaps even most of the problem, lies in the boardroom. As a Villa fan, I'd sooner that Ellis lived until 120 and was chairman that long than that we had that halfwit Shepherd in charge. That tells you what I think of Shepherd!
As for relegation, Newcastle and Villa will be OK and Blues will be as well I think; this weekend's win will be a corner turned for them. I'd expect Portsmouth and Sunderland to go down, joined by either Middlesborough or West Brom.
I have to say, though, that I think that a large part of the problem, perhaps even most of the problem, lies in the boardroom. As a Villa fan, I'd sooner that Ellis lived until 120 and was chairman that long than that we had that halfwit Shepherd in charge. That tells you what I think of Shepherd!
As for relegation, Newcastle and Villa will be OK and Blues will be as well I think; this weekend's win will be a corner turned for them. I'd expect Portsmouth and Sunderland to go down, joined by either Middlesborough or West Brom.
This afternoon Dean Saunders has come out and called for calm. He insists he nor any of the mangement team are going away.
I'll be frank, Saturday nights demonstration was some excited youngsters and tourists. Most of us, simply walked away in silence, as had been for most of the game. Silence can be deafening.
Souness has a meeting with Shepherd today, what will come of it, who knows, but I am yet to recall a manager as unpopular as Souness. Maybe it will take televised FA Cup humiliation, or Shepherd himself becoming a target for something to happen.
10 years ago, Newcastle were 8 points clear at the top of the Premiership, only 2 years ago, they were in the Champions League, its a damning indicment of how the club has fallen to be just another Premiership number
Its World Cup Year, this summer coaches will come and go and its an attractive time to recruit.
Until then, an interim manager?
I will say for Souness to stand defiant at the press conference, under the audible, anti-Souness chants was brave and he has relative dignity out of this. But I'll leave the last word to the car park attendant at St James Park who is quoted to say, on sight of Souness...
DRINK? said:Mickey mouse team mickey mouse pedigree.....Souness is the ideal man for the job...long may he reign, hopefully guide them to the championship...I love it
Yes David May has got more medals than him
But he still turned you down
You'd think you'd be over it by now
Ninjaboy said:
In a sense he has. His family speech was remotely dignified, he hasn't yet criticised the fans and knows he's a dead man yet has an air of defiance around him.
Of course, he could just be being Scottish
To continue DRINKS amusement (and no doubt distract him from the 'how the mighty have fallen, fighting for second, out of Europe, worlds biggest club in their head' position)
The Even Chron which has all along insisted that Shepherd will not sack Souness has stated that Graeme Souness MUST BEAT Cheltenham on Saturday and avoid defeat or save face against Man City.
A draw with Cheltenham will end his reign but if United win convincingly and then manage to at least put in a good performance at Eastlands then he will survive.
Shepherd spent yesterday morning in talks with fellow shareholders Douglas Hall and Bruce Shepherd as they secured the £5m required to release Souness and his mangement team
The Even Chron which has all along insisted that Shepherd will not sack Souness has stated that Graeme Souness MUST BEAT Cheltenham on Saturday and avoid defeat or save face against Man City.
A draw with Cheltenham will end his reign but if United win convincingly and then manage to at least put in a good performance at Eastlands then he will survive.
Shepherd spent yesterday morning in talks with fellow shareholders Douglas Hall and Bruce Shepherd as they secured the £5m required to release Souness and his mangement team
stupid kid
...
Money well spent IMO.binka said:
i kind of hope for a draw
i don't even want to think about the 'who will replace him'
5 million quid
he already threw away the transfer kitty, now he wants money to leave
not to mention this has diverted the attention from the fact that the board are more responsible than the incompetent they appointed
i don't even want to think about the 'who will replace him'
5 million quid
he already threw away the transfer kitty, now he wants money to leave
not to mention this has diverted the attention from the fact that the board are more responsible than the incompetent they appointed
DRINK?
bummed by karmachameleon
Rocket Romano said:
oh yes newcastle's plight certainly detracts from Utd faltering, still what Utd see as a faltering season would be a season from heaven for the toon, who can forget the last time they valiantly fought for second...hahaha...I am loving this
..very amused. I predict scraping through past Cheltenham...before getting knocked out in the next round...should keep Souness ther a bit longer...lovely 
DRINK? said:oh yes newcastle's plight certainly detracts from Utd faltering, still what Utd see as a faltering season would be a season from heaven for the toon, who can forget the last time they valiantly fought for second...hahaha...I am loving this
You bastard. If you've any footballing heart left in you, you'll be waving that Cheltenham....or.....Man Citeh flag high and proud in a bid to defeat the Dark Forces
nogoodboyo
New Member
It's that Freddie Shepherd who's to blame if you ask me. Hasn't he always been a twat? And surely he's the consistent thread in the NUFC tale of underachievement.
6000 posts of underachievement
Couldn't let it pass
Couldn't let it pass
tangerinedream
Density of Sound
Corax said:
So have I. Istvan Kosma. Torban Picnic (I know it's from but I can't be arsed to look it up) etc etc.
He's able to produce a team to battle v adversity - Southampton and Early Blackburn, but not to coach skillful footballers. Newcastle is just so wrong for him in every respect. They wanted some one to sort out the discipline, so they brought in a man who built a career out of kicking and hacking.
What they need is an intelligent coach who will work with the players on technique and tactics and simoultaniously stand for no nonsense. You don't need to shout and bawl to achieve that.
Corax said:
Resident BBC Anfield-Love In Expert Alan Hansen has used his column to defend Souness.
Twat that he is
hmm...maybe you should replace him
Edit to add...for tdream
Thought'd you be interested to know, the other strong supporters of Souness include Jack Charlton (who resigned from job) and Richard Dinnis!
Dinnis said 'it was the hardest job in football'....for you mate, Sunday league is the hardest job in football
tangerinedream
Density of Sound
Rocket Romano said:
Dicky was also fond of our last incompetent muppet.
"now, I'm a big fan of Colin Hendry and I know he will get right sooner or later"
Fuck off Dinnis.
