Allardyce Reign Ends At Newcastle

[Stamford 3]

Newcastle have ended Sam Allardyce's managerial reign after eight months. The club, currently 11th in the Premier League, said the decision had been reached by "mutual agreement".

Allardyce, who was in charge for just 24 games, said: "I am disappointed to be leaving Newcastle but I wish the club all the best for the future."

Former captain Alan Shearer has been strongly linked with the post but chairman Chris Mort said: "A new manager has not yet been appointed."

First-team coach Nigel Pearson will take charge of the team for Saturday's Premier League meeting with Manchester United.

Earlier on Wednesday, Allardyce had attended a news conference ahead of that game but gave no hint that his time at the club might be coming to an end.

Indeed, the 53-year-old had spoken at length about his plans for the January transfer window.

However, shortly afterwards, Newcastle announced news of his departure with a statement on their official website.

Allardyce took over in May, following Glenn Roeder's resignation, after eight years in charge at Bolton.

He was quickly working under a new regime at St James' Park after billionaire Mike Ashley completed his takeover, and long-standing chairman Freddy Shepherd left the club.

The new manager signed nine players during the summer at a total investment of around £26m, with Joey Barton (£5.8m), David Rozehnal (£2.9m) and Alan Smith (£6m) among the new arrivals.

The Magpies began the season with a 2-0 win at the Reebok Stadium but he came under fire from fans unhappy with the team's style of play.

The pressure built with a run of three straight league defeats over the festive period - although midfielder Nicky Butt was among those who urged the club to keep faith with Allardyce.

"It was an open secret that he was under pressure after making such a mediocre start - but the timing of his leaving was still unexpected," said BBC Radio 5 Live's chief football correspondent Mike Ingham.

"But Newcastle's problems stretch back over 30 years - not half a season. Managers have been hired and fired far too quickly.

"When will the penny finally drop that stability and continuity are the main ingredients needed to achieve success?"

Allardyce's last game in charge was a 0-0 draw at Championship side Stoke in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.

He becomes the eighth Premier League managerial casualty this season, leaving with an overall record of eight wins, six draws and 10 defeats.

Since Kevin Keegan left 11 years ago, six permanent managers have now come and gone at St James' Park, while it has been 39 years since the club claimed a major trophy.

Source = BBC

[Layla 0]

Awww bubi big Sam!He was great at Bolton where did it all go wrong lol.

[Gianfranco_Z 202]

I thought he'd do amazing with them. Not a clue what he'll do next... new "techinal director of football" anyone?

Edited January 9, 2008 by Gianfranco_Z

[SuperSheva7 0]

i actually like Big Sam, i wouldn't mind him being are next manager either :thumbsup:

[Elliott 7]

He get a job at the next average to below average Prem side to be without a manager.

[Ollie 4,400]

he's been a bit harshly dealt with really, i mean, his team have had more injured players than fit players since he took over, no one has done it for newcastle for like 40 years so why sack someone after 5 months? There's not anyone in the world who could do anything with that newcastle side from August to January. They need a clear out, they need to get rid of like 8 players and bring in 10 they are that bad. They need someone like Harry Redknapp because he'll have the bottle do clear out their squad and sort them out. They have good indivividuals, but they only play when they feel like it. They don't play as a team or as a unit.

Rubbish fucking side, they'll never win anything in my life time unless they change some serious shit.

[Fulham Broadway 16,392]

11 managers in 10 years. Bonkers

Bookies now have Harry Redknapp as favourite. I cant see him leaving the South coast TBH, has a mansion in Sandbanks and walks his dogs on the beach every day etc.

[EskWeston 696]

What a bunch of mugs. Newcastle seriously think they are way bigger than they are!!! Who are they going to get better than Sam? They needed to give him time to build his own team up. Redknapp won't go there, he is doing excellant at Pompey with good resources.

[Fulham Broadway 16,392]

Black and White Circus.

In all fairness they deserve the dull and boring Shearer. Won fuck all playing with them and would do the same in charge.

But you know he'll prefer his cozy slot on MOTD spouting the bleeding obvious, as if hes just discovered a new theory of relativity.

[EskWeston 696]

Black and White Circus.

In all fairness they deserve the dull and boring Shearer. Won fuck all playing with them and would do the same in charge.

But you know he'll prefer his cozy slot on MOTD spouting the bleeding obvious, as if hes just discovered a new theory of relativity.

Just goes to show the level of stupidity at Newcastle really doesn't it.... Sack Sam Allardyce - So who do the Geordies want? Alan f**king Shearer, who has never managed a player in his life - f**king priceless - i hope they give him the job.....

[Fulham Broadway 16,392]

They should have Shearer, with Grant as Director of Football, and Gazza as Chief Dietry Advisor.

[EskWeston 696]

They should have Shearer, with Grant as Director of Football, and Gazza as Chief Dietry Advisor.

Lol, what a team that would be

[KENT_BLUE 1]

he deserved to get sackeed but he is a good manager he done bolton proud wen he was at the reebok

KENT_BLUE

[misschief 24]

They should have Shearer, with Grant as Director of Football, and Gazza as Chief Dietry Advisor.

If ever a club knew how to royally fuck up its Newcastle. The term "shit for brains" was clearly penned with them in mind.

Shearer would be great, he's every bit as charismatic as Grant - and Gazza, the resident tourette, could do the post match interviews- fantastic stuff.

[Layla 0]

Redknapp turned them down.That dreams over

But seriously the guy said it'd take a while to get them into form/in a good postion again and couldnt really do that in 8 months!