Of course the big problem for all the clubs who failed to go up, (or succeeded in going down) is holding on to your better players. Just because you were a decent side this season doesn't necessarily mean you'll be a decent side next season, as half your players may now leave, out of ambition, disappointment or bigger clubs sniffing. Similarly that is why it is not unheard of for relegated teams to slip yet another division the next season.

Have to agree mate, Shearer just isnt ready yet. Newcastle fans wont agree with me but if they had somebody like Allardyce still in charge with that type of experience he would have kept them up IMO, as we just fell apart since December and was lucky to stay up in the end

I cant see them going up if Shearer remains in charge they need a experienced manager

The problem Newcastle have is that if they appoint anyone other than Shearer and they don't get off to a flying start, the fans will be on the new man's back straight away.

Putting Shearer in charge would be entirely the wrong decision made for the wrong reasons, but it would cover the owner's back if it does continue going belly up on the field.

I know one of those clubs

Though luckily Roberto has kept everyone there so far but doubt he will manage that trick through to august.

Give it up Mark the Rafa thing did not effect us.

Martinez not Di Matteo!!!!!

Agreed, they were like Carlos and Cafu bombing down those flanks yesterday. Okay maybe a bit of an exaggeration, but I reckon a lot of Premier League teams will be interested in them.

I knew that. I meant Spanish. He was co-commentator on the Championship game.

Oh right.


"i know nothing"

I said that to a colleague this morning, madness.