vyeo Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 in a morbid kind of way, i'm glad that he's gone. and he's resigned, so that means we do not have to pay him off. however, i'm also stunned. he never came across as such a character. resigning because of his family or his health etc, i can take. but not resigning to go to another premier league club. here's hoping he destroys them... and this continues newcastle's plundering of our ranks through the years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LDRover Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 I'm absolutely gutted. I've not got an account on Betfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Phone betfair up then. Although its now on ITV 24 hr news and skysports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 And more importantly - who is souness going to try and nick from us come the transfer deadline in january? Brad Friedel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1mattjansen Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Shocked, don't know if im upset or not...bring in Gordon Strachan! by the way....were the hell do you find it on betair??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 There's only one Tony Parks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggyk Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 shearer as manager!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 And more importantly - who is souness going to try and nick from us come the transfer deadline in january? Brad Friedel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not with shay there. strachan for manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-K Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Diamond Inc Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 If these rather credible rumours are true I, like Phillip would like to go on record and thank Souness for his efforts and achievements over the past four years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moerpho Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Been checking out some NUFC-messageboards and the geordies don't seem happy. Still haven't found 1 positive post about Souness' takeover. I for one am not complaining as my patience with mr. Souness tactical abilities has worn thin lately, and will welcome our new overlord whoever he might be......hopefully someone who'll recognise that a left winger should be played on the left, that a right back should play right back, that you actually need cover in all positions and not just bolster one position by selling and draining another. Wonder what our new signings are thinking right now - especially Bothroyd and MGP? And even more importantly - will he take Dean Saunders with him? Please do!! If not - next manager - Dean Saunders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyc2422 Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Unexpected.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-K Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 And I'd also like to thank Jon Stead for his contribution to Blackburn last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 The Newcastle fans are delighted!!! NUFC Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nayef Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Is this a joke? Having the rug pulled out from under our feet like that with no clue. He sold Andy Cole because he didn't get along with him. If you sell off a decent striker for such a reason, that means you've made a serious commitment to the club. And buying players like Boothroyd recently...what was the point if you decide to abandon ship like that. No doubt the geordie faithful will test his pacemaker. Will he be in charge against us then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Shearer in a training role, under either Mark Hughes, King Kenny or Venables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerton Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 shocked, but id want smoeone with good tactical knowledge and experience, rather than a bit of agro and can motivate players. strachan? now lets bring back dunnie?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deftangel Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 This is starting to appear around the net now like wildfire! BBC Link Newsnow Link I'd like to join in with those thanking Souness in what he's done for the club. Overall he has been an excellent manager, though I was starting to feel he'd taken us as far as he could go. The next appointment is indeed crucial. Souness can buy Jansen off us for £10m as payback for getting rid of Cole claiming the club wasn't big enough for both of them and then leaving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Shocked. Stunned. Incredulous. But most of all, gutted. I can't blame Souness for taking the Newcastle job as it's a brilliant opportunity, I'm just very sad to see him leave as he is a manager who I have true respect for; dragging us up by the bootlaces from the First Division back to our rightful place in the Premiership, to cup success and Europe. After the likes of Kidd and Hodgson I didn't expect to see us achieve anything like that. He had a passion for the game which always made me proud to have him as our manager. He got us playing good football; signed big-name players, the likes of Cole, Yorke (well, he was at the time) and Ferguson. Brought through talented youngsters; Stead, Douglas, Duff and Dunn and, in my opinion, made us a sort of 'family club' - if that means anything! His spats with referee's were legendary, coupled with his post-match interviews and he was certainly the best-dressed manager in the Premiership. Souness had a bad time of it last year with bewildering tactics and under-performing players and in my heart-of-hearts I thought he'd probably taken us as far as he could. I'd like to take this opportunity to say that Souness was a splendid manager for the club and reinstalled in me the belief that Blackburn Rovers FC could compete with the 'big guns' once again. He deserves our gratitude and I wish him all the best at Newcastle (so long as they don't beat us on Saturday). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 What odds on us getting a penalty at St James's on saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 I'm with Tony and PhillipL, Thanks GS for the memories. But......... Without having said anything I have been concerned with his efforts over the past 12 months and I look upon this as a good opportunity for us to get a new manager in and step up a gear. Mark Hughes'll do for now. I'd like to see him given a go. P.S. the barcodes are very underwhelmed with GS being given the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock steady Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 should be interesting to see what reception he gets from the fans if he is in charge. has anyone ever managed against their former club so soon after leaving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deftangel Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Apparently Souness will NOT take charge until after the Newcastle Game according to the Guardian LINK Is that John Williams stepping in or a mark of respect? More worryingly, does that leave Saunders in charge for Saturday?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 What about trying to get Gerard Houllier as a new manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nayef Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 What about trying to get Gerard Houllier as a new manager. SHOOT ME NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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