icNewcastle - The reasons why Kevin Keegan resigned
icNewcastle logo
icNewcastle ChronicleLive JournalLive Sunday Sun Business Jobs Homes Cars Dating
Search icNewcastle for:
Article
Newcastle United News

Welcome to icNewcastle for all your NUFC football news from the Evening Chronicle, The Journal and the Sunday Sun.


The reasons why Kevin Keegan resigned

Sep 5 2008

by Alan Oliver, Evening Chronicle

 

Kevin Keegan

KEVIN KEEGAN finally decided to walk out on Newcastle United after yet another disagreement with the club over their transfer policy.

That’s the news The Chronicle can reveal today.

For our information is that United were still trying to sell Michael Owen to Spurs at 10pm on Monday night – just two hours before the transfer deadline.

And as far as players coming in are concerned, of the six recruits only one – Danny Guthrie – was a player on Keegan’s list.

He certainly made it clear that he was not interested in the signing of Spanish Under-21 international Xisco.

And when director of football Dennis Wise told him that he wanted to sign the Deportivo La Coruna striker Xisco, Keegan said no because his priority was a left-back.

But it was too late because Xisco was already enhoused in a Tyneside hotel.

The Chronicle reported yesterday that club owner Mike Ashley was left with a straight choice – Keegan or Wise.

And we suggested Ashley has always been loyal to his pals.

As a result Keegan’s resignation can only mean one thing – Ashley chose Wise.

The United owner must now face the consequences both on and off the field.

Keegan’s trusty lieutenant Terry McDermott, who laughs himself at his nickname of Black Box, and reserve-team coach Adam Sadler will be wondering if they have any future at St James’s Park.

But Chris Hughton, who arrived with the title of assistant manager, will still have a part to play and will probably take charge of team affairs until a new manager or coach arrives.

When the dust settles and the figures are totted up for the summer transfer window it will be easy to see why Keegan has been so annoyed.

For while most of United’s transfers have come into the “undisclosed fee” bracket it seems that United have actually made a profit of £1.65m on their deals.

This is in direct contrast to 15 of the other Premier League teams who have all spent more than they have clawed in.

Meanwhile, the first United person to suffer from the departure of Keegan could well be Joey Barton.

Keegan had promised to stand at Barton’s shoulder when he faced the Football Association today for his attack on Ousmane Dabo in their time together at Manchester City.

I believe that Keegan’s testimony would have helped Barton because of his standing in the game, but now the controversial midfielder must wait for his punishment.

 

Top Top | Back Back |

E-mail to a friend | Printable version

 
For more Newcastle United news, go to...

ChronicleLive | JournalLive | Sunday Sun

Newcastle United News

Nicky Butt: Give Hughton the Newcastle job Oct 13 2009
NEWCASTLE club captain Nicky Butt feels that there would be no complaints from United’s players if Chris Hughton was appointed as manager until the end of the season. more

Business as usual for caretaker boss Hughton Oct 13 2009
CHRIS HUGHTON says it will be a case of “business as usual” until he is told he has won the Newcastle United manager’s job on a permanent basis. more

Steve Harper's warning to fellow Magpies Oct 13 2009
NEWCASTLE United may be leading the Championship promotion race – but Steve Harper knows there are still plenty of teams trying to trip them up as he delivered a stark reminder about the challenges lying in wait for them this season. more

Marlon Harewood hails buoyant Newcastle Oct 12 2009
MARLON HAREWOOD has insisted that Newcastle United are not the crisis club he thought they were before arriving on loan at St James’s Park. more

Colin returns to Forest with pride restored Oct 12 2009
COLIN CALDERWOOD has revealed he will return to the City Ground on Saturday night proud of where Newcastle United find themselves at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship. more

Danny Guthrie is wary of dangers in Championship Oct 12 2009
DANNY Guthrie has warned Newcastle United the lesser lights will cause them most problems in this season's Championship, but the midfielder feels Marlon Harewood’s arrival has left them better placed to deal with it. more

Freddy Shepherd set for £2m pay claim Oct 11 2009
FORMER Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is prepared to launch a £2 million-plus claim against United owner Mike Ashley. more

Chris has kept us on track, says Simpson Oct 11 2009
LOAN star Danny Simpson has hailed Newcastle caretaker manager Chris Hughton for the “perfect” job he is performing amid the club’s off-field crisis. more

Discuss This...
Click here to discuss this story on our forum.


Forum admin: Log in or register now
Newcastle United  NUFC News Article
 

Copyright and Trade Mark Notice
© 2009 owned by or licensed to ncjMedia Limited.
icNewcastle™ is a trade mark of ncjMedia Limited.
Please read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement before using this site.
 

Find your new job:
 
 
  e.g. secretary

 

 
LocalMole
 The smart & fast way to
 find businesses online!

 

 

 

Classifieds

Classifieds - Find and buy some great bargains with easyAds123 »


Motors Showroom

Motors Showroom - Find your new car in our virtual dealer showroom »


Reader Offers

Reader Offers - Buy books, DVDs and great gifts from our online shop »


Travel Offers

Travel Offers - Book a holiday, city break or a theatre weekend with our Reader Holidays »


Photo Sales

Photo Sales - Buy unique photos taken by our award winning photographers »


Find a new job:

» Find Jobs in Newcastle

» Jobs in Tyne & Wear

» Find Jobs in Sunderland

» Jobs in Northumberland

» Find Jobs in Durham