Allardyce rumours on Tyneside

[kennethlindheim]

SAM ALLARDYCE is set to become Newcastle boss by May 14 — just hours after the curtain falls on the Premiership season.
Big Sam is in line to replace Glenn Roeder but under the terms of his exit from Bolton, he is not allowed to get a new job until the campaign has finished.

But as soon as the final whistle blows on Sunday May 13, Toon chairman Freddy Shepherd will swoop for Allardyce and stop Manchester City scuppering his plans.

That all spells bad news for Roeder, who is heading towards the St James’ Park exit door after failing to convince Shepherd he is the man to revive Tyneside’s fortunes.

Allardyce is seen by Toon officials as the figurehead the club needs to make inroads into the top four.

And with bitter rivals Sunderland revitalised under the inspirational Roy Keane, Shepherd is fretting at the prospect of the Black Cats becoming the North East’s biggest club.

Shepherd is wary of Roeder blowing all the summer transfer budget and is keen to talk to Allardyce, who jetted off on holiday last night.

A Toon source admitted: “Freddy isn’t being very forthcoming about Glenn’s future or any potential transfer budget and admits Sam’s availability has changed things.

“Something could be happening very soon.”

Newcastle’s lacklustre 1-0 defeat at Reading on Monday did not do Roeder’s cause any favours. And it looks likely that not even a rousing finale in the final two games against Blackburn and Watford can save his skin.

Roeder, 51, has endured a shocking run of injuries this season, with £16million Michael Owen and Shola Ameobi only just returning from long-term lay-offs.

But his failure to take a team forward that includes Kieron Dyer, Oba Martins, Scott Parker and Nicky Butt has set alarm bells ringing.

Newcastle crashed out of the UEFA Cup’s last 16 against AZ Alkmaar and will probably finish outside the top half of Premiership.

Shepherd was close to appointing Allardyce three years ago after Bobby Robson was sacked but failed to land him after he refused to leave Bolton in the lurch.

The Sun Online - Football: May 14th is Toon day

[Mighty T.A.L.]

I was expecting that to come.

[kennethlindheim]

I hope this is true. If it isn't true then surely Shepherd will have to come out and deny it, like he did with Eriksson. So far, so good.

[Mighty T.A.L.]

I think he will be the man N'castle need if he joins them.

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As expected. Good news for Newcaslte.

[kennethlindheim]

It's good news when it is official.

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Originally Posted by kennethlindheim

It's good news when it is official.

Exactly!Why is this good news when he haven't sign or the club haven't made a approach yet...

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Originally Posted by Mighty T.A.L.

Exactly!Why is this good news when he haven't sign or the club haven't made a approach yet...

Good news he's on his way to Newcastle. That's it!

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Originally Posted by Trim17

Good news he's on his way to Newcastle. That's it!

Like Luca Toni is on this way to Bayern Munich...

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Originally Posted by Mighty T.A.L.

Like Luca Toni is on this way to Bayern Munich...

...
Palermo’s centre back Andrea Barzagli was rumored to be a transfer target for Bayern. His compatriot Luca Toni said to “Bild” newspaper: “Perhaps I won’t be the only Italian to come to Bayern”...

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Freddy rejects Big Sam rumours

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has rejected reports linking Sam Allardyce with a move to St James' Park.

Reports have suggested Newcastle have sounded out Allardyce about replacing the under-fire Glenn Roeder on Tyneside.

Allardyce, who is currently out of work after leaving Bolton last weekend, has been continually linked with a move to Newcastle.

Shepherd has
moved to rubbish the rumours and he insists he has not spoken to Allardyce.

"I've never spoken to Sam Allardyce and he has never spoken to me," Shepherd told the Sunday Sun.

"I don't know where all this is coming from."

Shepherd is adamant that he has made no decision on the future of Roeder and will wait until the end of the season before doing anything.

"I'm not going to comment any more on it," added Shepherd. "I had the same thing last year. It is getting crazy.

"We'll get the season out of the way, and then start saying things."

Meanwhile, Roeder has pleaded with the club to give him time to prove himself.

Roeder's position has come under threat after another disappointing season for The Magpies.

However, Roeder has vowed to stay in charge and he wants to be given until Christmas next season to turn things round.

When asked whether he expects to be in charge at Newcastle next season, Roeder said: "I believe I will. What has happened here this year has been out of my control and I believe I deserve to go into a second season.

"We're all big boys and I understand the rules of football, but things have happened to me this year that have been out of my control.

"The people with any understanding will know the problems the club has had this year, which have been out of everybody's hands.

"If, come Christmas, we're not where we ought to be - in that top six or within a point or two of the top six - and we have one or two injured and not 12 injured, I would accept the questions that are being asked now.

"I feel I deserve to go through the summer. Judge me in a normal season, without those injuries, around Christmas time."

Source: Skysports

And so he did...

[kennethlindheim]

Even though I wouldn't mind Big Sam at the club, there are certainly several dark points in appointing Big Sam.

His European record - hardly any experience managing or playing in europe and a reasonably dissapointing campaign with Bolton.

The bung enquiries - do we need any more scandal and dark clouds over the club?

Big club syndrome - Can he handle a big club with big pressures and intrusions into his personal life?

He however remains a succesfull manager, he would certainly shake up the club, instill passion in the players and get us a decent bargain or two in the transfer-market. Not to mention shoring up the defence is a possibility too.

[kennethlindheim]

Sam Allardyce has held talks with Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd about the vacant manager's post.
Allardyce, who stepped down from his position as Bolton boss on 29 April, is favourite to succeed Glenn Roeder, who resigned last weekend.

"It was a good meeting and my agent will speak to Newcastle again over the next few days to discuss matters further," Allardyce told The Sun.

Shepherd said: "Sam's excited and we're looking forward to making this work."

Allardyce and Shepherd met for lunch at London Claridge's hotel on Friday to discuss the proposed deal.

Shepherd reportedly told his associates at the restaurant: "We want Sam's determination, enthusiasm and ability to lift the club."

Allardyce turned down the chance to manage the Magpies just under three years ago.

Last summer he was interviewed for the England job but was beaten to the role by Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren.

Allardyce pledged to focus on Bolton but resigned with two league games of the season remaining. His assistant Sammie Lee was soon appointed as his successor.

Roeder resigned last Sunday after he and chairman Freddy Shepherd had come under fire from fans after Saturday's 2-0 home defeat by Blackburn.

His number two Nigel Pearson, who will be assisted by Lee Clark and Terry McDermott, will take charge of Sunday's final game of the season at Watford.

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Newcastle United | Allardyce holds Newcastle talks

[dukeofdavinci]

he is in pole now.what do the toon fans think??i personally think he can bring the best out of newcastle and lead them back to europe.

[kennethlindheim]

I'm happy. The right man at the right time imo. A change was needed, just glad the decision was made at the end of a season for once and not at the start of a new season. Hopefully he could make us a team to be proud of again.