Spurs nearly did a Newcastle!
Looking back at these recent events, I couldn't but help thinking that Newcastle United's plight may have happened to us.
At the end of the day, the buck stops with the big guy running the show. It's the Chairman, Chief Executive, Sugar Daddy, etc. who makes the calls, and our very own nearly did a Newcastle on us.
Even before a ball had been kicked in the 2007/2008 season, our Chairman was looking over the hill at pastures greener.
Martin Jol, the man that had brought us our highest ever Premier League finishes, was cast aside for the next best thing; Ramos.
Only a few years prior to this happening, Newcastle's board had decided that playing Champions League football under the stewardship of Sir Bobby Robson wasn't enough for them. No, they had to aim higher!
Talk about nonsensical thinking. Since Sir Bobby's departure, the club so very much loved by so many, has imploded.
I and many others feel that this is just the beginning of the end for Newcastle United, for if they fail to appoint an experienced manager they may be cast off into oblivion.
Thank God our Chairman saw sense and reason by bringing in an experienced manager in Harry Redknapp. For if Mr. Levy hadn't of made that call in October 2008 to Mr. Redknapp, this article may have read differently.
Article submitted to THBN by Sam Wallace
At the end of the day, the buck stops with the big guy running the show. It's the Chairman, Chief Executive, Sugar Daddy, etc. who makes the calls, and our very own nearly did a Newcastle on us.
Even before a ball had been kicked in the 2007/2008 season, our Chairman was looking over the hill at pastures greener.
Martin Jol, the man that had brought us our highest ever Premier League finishes, was cast aside for the next best thing; Ramos.
Only a few years prior to this happening, Newcastle's board had decided that playing Champions League football under the stewardship of Sir Bobby Robson wasn't enough for them. No, they had to aim higher!
Talk about nonsensical thinking. Since Sir Bobby's departure, the club so very much loved by so many, has imploded.
I and many others feel that this is just the beginning of the end for Newcastle United, for if they fail to appoint an experienced manager they may be cast off into oblivion.
Thank God our Chairman saw sense and reason by bringing in an experienced manager in Harry Redknapp. For if Mr. Levy hadn't of made that call in October 2008 to Mr. Redknapp, this article may have read differently.
Article submitted to THBN by Sam Wallace
11 comments
I totally agree with what Sam has written. I also think that if Newcastle stick with Alan Shearer, there may be chance that they will plumet even farther down the league system.
In the 8 games he had in charge, I personally watch 6 of them. If no one can see that he's tactically inept, then I must have been watching some other team playing in barcodes.
That Ashley fellow must also leave, but after ploughing £240 million into them, he'll want his money back, and I can't see him getting half that amount whilst his side are playing away to Scunthorpe.
I just can't see a way out for the Geordies to be honest.
Throws away lead against Chelsea in FA Cup
Throws away lead against Arsenal in Carling Cup
Says there is no chance of Spurs getting into the CL
Is sacked by Spurs months after
Media whine about it
Goes to Hamburg
Takes a 1-0 lead in the UEFA Cup SF 1st leg (away from home)
Media jump for joy and say that Spurs have been proved wrong
Before the home game, foolishly says that his team are preparing for penalties (no manager worth his salt would expect penalties with an away goal and home advantage in the 2nd leg)
Throws away said 1-0 lead and goes out on away goals.
Media say ......... sod all!
Who was wanted to replace him? Harry Redknapp but he turned us down so we logically (because no one was complaining at the time) went for the next best prospect Ramos.
When this went wrong and Levy hard heard that Redknapp regretted turning us down it was only a matter of asking again and the rest is history.
Ashley never even asked his accountants to carry out Due Diligence. For those of you that don't know what Due Diligence is, it's like going on a blind date, only to find that your mates have stitched you up with another guy that's rather camp.
He forked out £135 million to buy a club that had a further £115 million worth of debt. It's only when the bank came knocking, did he realise that he had to settle it quickly. Which he did.
After that scenario, he had no additional funds to supplement Keegan with.
Then we come down to Keegan. What a pratt. Instead of sticking around, he left, just like always because his feelings were hurt. Oh boo hoo!
So now you have a chairman that isn't interested in his plaything because it costs too much, and unfortunately, his plaything is managerless.
So what next? I know, let's bring in a manager on a short term contract becaus…