It’s been a torrid time for Newcastle, with Kevin Keegan gone, Mike Ashley going, the fans protesting and the team second from bottom in the Premier League, but news that Terry Venables has decided not to return to football to take over the manager’s job actually means things are looking up.
El Tel’s main achievements in club management came in the 1980s with Queens Park Rangers and Barcelona, before a memorable, but ultimately unsuccessful, ride with England at Euro 96.
Since then, there have been disappointing spells in charge of Australia, Crystal Palace, Middlesbrough, Leeds United, and most recently as assistant to England manager Steve McClaren.
Though thought of fondly by many for England’s style of play at Euro 96, a man who last managed a club in 2003 hardly makes an ideal candidate for Newcastle, who are in desperate need of a steady hand and some smart manoeuvres come the January transfer window.
Newcastle have appointed seven managers in 11 years and there must be someone out there with a more suitable claim on being the eighth than Venables.
Who would get your vote?
PHOTO: A fan wears a Newcastle United jersey outside St James’ Park in Newcastle, September 5, 2008. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis
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Venables has made the right choice saying ‘no’ to Newcastle…they are DOOMED for championship football..did anyone watch the Newcastle vs. Tottenham match, it was like 2 pub teams sloging it out on a lazy sunday afternoon!!!
- Posted by LoginoffskiIsn’t there still talk of Keegan coming back?
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- Posted by Newcastle can do better than Venables | TotalClubFootballI agree with Loginoffski, it would have been a bad move for Venables. I think you’re being too kind by comparing Newcastle-Spurs to two pub teams. At least I don’t fall asleep when watching them!
- Posted by Hans MomanKeegan coming back - it’ll only end in tears again.
It would appear, with Joe Kinnear on-board, they can’t
- Posted by Patrick JohnstonI’ve been holding out for Joe Kinnear. I reckon he can take the Toon to the next level before the new owners install the dream ticket of King Kev and Shearer. Haway the lads!
- Posted by Kevan EganI would have gone for roy Kinnear
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- Posted by Newcastle can do better than Venables : Soccer NewsAre there any other managers with existing touchline bans that Newcastle can consider?
- Posted by Bloginoffskiovi think newcastle should have gone for Joe Pasquale rather than Kinnear, at least they would have something to smile abuot then!!
- Posted by edHa, yes. Perhaps we should have had a poll on who they should have gone for instead:
- Posted by Kevin Fylan1. Roy Kinnear
2. Jose Pasquale
Any other suggestions?
Bring back Big and Little Sam!
- Posted by BloginoffskiovWhat the hell are you talking about Bloginoffski!!!?!!
- Posted by Hans MomanBig and Little Sam should never manage again!
Tottenham are in serious need of a win this weekend. any thoughts?
If they dont they are going to be relegated im sure.
- Posted by DelboyI’ve got a feeling they will win this weekend. Liverpool have been riding their luck for a long time and all these last-gasp wins must be taking a toll in fitness terms. We’ll see… but I reckon Tottenham 2 Liverpool 1.
- Posted by Kevin FylanAston villa are realy doing well this term.
- Posted by DerekI cant wait to see who will be transfered this month.
Also will be interesting to see who Man City are bringing with the news of Kaka proposal.