Has Kevin Keegan lost the plot at Newcastle United?
by Dexter on August 11th, 2008
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The Guardian today brings us word that Kevin Keegan is completely in the dark over some of his club’s latest acquisitions.
Not only is Keegan still at loggerheads with Newcastle’s owner Mike Ashley, but the Toon Army’s whole transfer system seems to be a game of ‘Blind Man’s Buff’ where everyone but Keegan is in the know:
Although Fabricio Coloccini watched this flattering 2-1 win over Valencia from the main stand and Mike Ashley, the club’s owner, wore a replica shirt emblazoned with the Argentinian defender’s name, Keegan appeared remarkably ill-informed about the progress of his £10m transfer from Deportivo La Coruña.
“There’s nothing official,” he said. “I can’t tell you anything at the moment, I don’t think. He was here, that’s for sure. I like his haircut - it’s like mine and Terry Mac’s were in the 70s. I can’t say any more than that at the moment.”
Then there is Jonás Gutiérrez, an Argentinian winger who upset his former employers, Real Mallorca, by buying out his contract to join Newcastle. The La Liga club are appealing to Fifa for extra compensation and, while Gutiérrez is free to play in friendlies, Newcastle have yet to receive the registration papers from Mallorca that will enable him to play in the Premier League.
Asked if this issue would be resolved in time for Sunday’s trip to Manchester United, Keegan merely said: “I don’t know, I hope so.” (Guardian)
It certainly looks like Keegan’s grip on power at Newcastle United is very loose indeed. Is Keegan being frozen out at St James’ or is this just the way that the club operates?
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Tagged Under: alan smith, frabricio coloccini, newcastle united, Premier League, Transfer Rumours
Jackman (arsenal fan) - August 11th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Kevin Keegan has been pants at newcastle
, and has had no new good signings.
The toon 2 be relagated.
Chris F - August 11th, 2008 at 8:24 am
yawn.
must try harder, 1/10.
you really should know better than to reprint tripe spewed forth from that mackem bint’s keyboard.
joe - August 11th, 2008 at 8:24 am
jackman - you talk utter shite. KK did wonders when he came back. As I recall we humped a Spurs team which embarrassed your team in the league cup. Go away you jellied eel eating tit.
derekm - August 11th, 2008 at 8:27 am
the top clubs in the world don’t involve their managers in transfer negotiations -with agents nowadays they are always protracted and complicated. To protect someone like keegan who has previously burnt himself out by being the complete focus for club and country surely it is best to operate in this way?
harpo - August 11th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Louise Taylor makes it her duty to muck rake.
Try this for size - Peter Slater of BBC 5live is giving her one.
steve - August 11th, 2008 at 8:33 am
A stupid write up from a total dickhead who knows nothing about NUFC, go forth and jump off the Tyne bridge you wanker.
furrygiblets - August 11th, 2008 at 8:37 am
I love it when the media gets all tetchy about transfers cause we aint giving them information. It’s not that Keegan doesn’t know whats going on its that he doesnt wanna tell any of you asshats whats going on. Especially people that copy and paste words from that Mackem cow
Picture This - August 11th, 2008 at 8:41 am
“Not only is Keegan still at loggerheads with Newcastle’s owner Mike Ashley, but the Toon Army’s whole transfer system seems to be a game of ‘Blind Man’s Buff’ where everyone but Keegan is in the know”
Wrong wrong wrong wrong,
Wrong wrong wrong wrong,
You’re wrong…
You’re wrong…
You’re wrongggg.
Toony - August 11th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Pointless article. Was it about haircuts?
sas - August 11th, 2008 at 8:46 am
I didn’t think there could be lower standards of journalism than those exhibited by that mackem supporting shit stirrer Taylor, but then dexter regurgitates her story. Congratulations dexter, you are officially the worst journalist in the english speaking world. Fair play.
harpo - August 11th, 2008 at 9:01 am
I’d shag Louise Taylor.
does that make me a bad man?
DohDohDoh - August 11th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Look, the article is so ridiculous that reprinting it anywhere is an insult to anyone’s intelligence. Keegan is unwilling to say that a player has signed as it has not happened yet. To me this suggests the final details are still in discussion therefore to say he has signed would be foolish. Keegan then says he cannot say for certain that papers will be through this week for Jones. Is Keegan responsible for the admin at the club? FFS no he is not, there are penpushers and lawyers for that. Does the fact that he cannot say for certain that these technical issues will be resolved indicate he is marginalised and is losing grip on the club? Of course it does not, unless you are a lazy journalist or a sour faced bitter mackem like Louise Taylor.
tony - August 11th, 2008 at 9:10 am
newcastle are keeping you lot in the dark about transfers can you not see it you blind southerner fiction pen pusher you will all pay when the season starts no more southern pen pushers in st james park .
DohDohDoh - August 11th, 2008 at 9:10 am
harpo - no, but only if its the wrong un
harpo - August 11th, 2008 at 9:12 am
Ok, I’ll make it my mission for the season, Louise Taylor here I come…..
Archie - August 11th, 2008 at 10:43 am
It really is sad………
Ashley has set up a modern structure to deal with things in a more business-like manner and the old fashioned journos cant “hack” it.
It has been said time and time again that Keegan is involved in deciding who is brought in but the crappy stuff is dealt with by Wise, Jiminez, Vetere etc.
Isnt it amazing that they are having a go and not a single ball has been kicked yet?
As for Ashley - I think he should turn up for the next match with Berbatov AND Ronaldinho on his shirt - see what the journo scum make of that.
Its a pleasant change when someone at the club can actually keep their mouths shut.
I hope Ashley and Keegan continue the way they are, why should they do their business through the press??
I’ve never seen such blatantly childish reaction to a situation.
“Nobody will tell me whats happening - so I’ll just make stuff up!!”
Archie
Kowloontoon - August 11th, 2008 at 11:08 am
wa du yu kip comen op wif shit yee durty mackim lurvers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Soccerly - August 11th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Every manager should always be in the loop regarding transfers.
With the way Newcastle management running its transfers, looks like they will again fight to stay in the EPL this coming season.
Wadsy - August 11th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Your still a shocking side filled with shocking players though… this summer you needed to make 5+ major signings and as of yet you haven’t made one
YSB - August 11th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
So this is a new business like, professional manner that Newcastle are adopting…
Yes, because Mike Ashley exudes professionalism while sat in the stand with a football shirt on and a pie in his hand.
Admit it barcodes – you’re a shambles!
wayne m - August 11th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
let me guess ysb and wadsy you support one of the top 4 teams … fucking donkeys why dont you worry about your own clubs you know the ones you picked when your team were top of the table .. absolute tit wankers !!!!!!!!!!
sharon - August 11th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
i think keegan should be given complete backing for mike ashley and some funds for the new season or it will end up being shocking like previous seasons
Wadsy - August 11th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
You pay peanuts you get monkeys
everton mcgrath - August 11th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Nobody knows the plot at newcastle keegan is relying on spiderman and sicknote to do the business real struggle this season just avoiding relegation.
Looney Toons - August 13th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Ashley is cheap and Keegan is useless. We are going down! Even Hull getting more players than us! Don’t talk about quality when 2/3 of the players are injured! Duff is only good for a month before he’s on the table again..