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Keegans Conference

So what did you think of Kevin’s first conference since coming back?
I for one was certainly impressed and had me iching to get to the game tomorrow for the first time in a long time… (apart from Wednesday night). Even though we are down to the bare bones I see us getting the result and […]

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Press Conference 2PM

Well having let everything settle down a little bit and everyone have their say, just wanted to let everyone know that the official unveiling of Special K will be today at 2pm. It is for press only and can be seen on SkySports. No general public will be allowed as Kevin has requested for the […]

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Shiver Down Our Spines

Well I have to say. I liked the idea of Keegan as our new manager but had my doubts as well.
Now that its actually happened I actually had goose pimples!! Shivers down my spine!! I am sure geordies all over the world are having the same feeling and its GREAT!
A friend has already hit the […]

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King Kev Factfile

Kevin Keegan is now 56 years old.
Previously managed Newcastle United from 1992 to 1997.
He last managed Manchester City and quit in March 2005.
He setup and has since been managing his ‘Soccer Circus’ in Glasgow.
Signed Alan Shearer for £15 million.
Lost 12 point lead to Manchester United in 1995/1996 with Newcastle United just missing out on the […]

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Return Of The Messiah!

Its official! The return of King Kevin!
More to follow but Kevin Keegan is the new official Newcastle United manager.
One thing… FANTASTIC!

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Managerial Roundup

Houllier - Apparently a none starter and is likely to stay where he is.
Shearer - Doesn’t believe they want him but would be more than willing to do it and thinks capable of turning fortunes around.
Hughes - All gone a bit quiet here and is looking more and more unlikely while he concentrates on the […]

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MANAGER WANTED

Must be commited.
Able to cope with extreme pressure.
Ability to work with youth.
Speak good English.

Chris Mort today outlined in his programme notes for Wednesday what the ideal candidate for the Newcastle United managers job. Expect it to be listed in Thursday’s Chronicle jobs section for further contact details.
Mort says : “There has been a great deal […]

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One Day…

Shearer touched down from his trip to Bardbados today quoted as saying ‘One day, hopefully’ when asked whether he would want to be manager of Newcastle United. When questioned further about the possibly partnership pairing of himself and Kevin Keegan he said he had not spoken to Keegan for a long time and that we […]

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All So Quiet…

After the initial buzz and media interest there has been a significant move to dampen the interest as it appears Ashley and Mort wish to conduct things steadily by interviewing various managers.
Apparently a shortlist has been drawn up with various names across Europe on it. This is a significant step and it has been clear […]

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What Do You Think?

So after a complete dismantling from the Ronaldo and co. yesterday and the turning down from Delboy Trotter, how do you really feel if Alan Shearer and Kevin Keegan formed for a geordie partnership to try and turn things around? Do you think its perfect or a complete shambles? Could they attract the players and […]

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