BartonFox Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 I have a very good mate who is a Luton fan and he is very nervous to say the least, he was 14 months ago before we got Levein, but now he is convinced he's off up the M1. Newell certainly had a shaky start at Hartlepool he managed promotion after blowing a 14 point lead to Rushden & Diamonds. That said he was very honest when he explained the reasons for it, IIRC he said that the players had the bonus payments restructred by the Chairman because it was costing him too much and Newell also wanted to add some new faces but was denied the money he had been promised. His start at Luton was controversial because the board chose him over the very popular Joe Kinnear who had brought them back up from Division 3. Despite being Luton playing hero the fans were slow to take to him. A mid table finish first off wasn't bad and for a time a run at the play-offs was possible before injuries and suspensions hit. Now he is thoroughyl cheesed off with the delays in the new stadium of any sort and has publicly slated the board on a number of occasions. I wouldn't be suprised t see him here by Monday and I wouldn't be disappointed, but I wouldn't be ecstatic either. I don't care if he has the persona of a dullard, if he wins enough games for us to be safe, then competitive next season then he is our man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddard Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 I hope we get him if just to shup my luton supporting mates up who reckon he wouldn't leave luton because they're a 'bigger' club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 I have a very good mate who is a Luton fan and he is very nervous to say the least, he was 14 months ago before we got Levein, but now he is convinced he's off up the M1. Newell certainly had a shaky start at Hartlepool he managed promotion after blowing a 14 point lead to Rushden & Diamonds. That said he was very honest when he explained the reasons for it, IIRC he said that the players had the bonus payments restructred by the Chairman because it was costing him too much and Newell also wanted to add some new faces but was denied the money he had been promised. His start at Luton was controversial because the board chose him over the very popular Joe Kinnear who had brought them back up from Division 3. Despite being Luton playing hero the fans were slow to take to him. A mid table finish first off wasn't bad and for a time a run at the play-offs was possible before injuries and suspensions hit. Now he is thoroughyl cheesed off with the delays in the new stadium of any sort and has publicly slated the board on a number of occasions. I wouldn't be suprised t see him here by Monday and I wouldn't be disappointed, but I wouldn't be ecstatic either. I don't care if he has the persona of a dullard, if he wins enough games for us to be safe, then competitive next season then he is our man. I think the ground problem you mentioned is a major handicap as far as MN is concerned. He seems to have become fed up with false promises over a period of time and when there was not far into a five figure gate for that wonderful game with Liverpool it must have been disheartening even though it was on television. He knows Leicester have a cracking ground and marvellous core support which wouldn't slip much even if they were relegated. Newell might recognise that the potential for SUSTAINED progress at Leicester looks a lot greater than down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloomer Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 Be optimistic Be quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brasso92 Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 I think Newell would be a good choice if true, also he used to be big mates with Stve Walsh when they were both at Wigan so could we be seeing the return of Mr Leicester City now that would be worth seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teblin Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 Think we just need to sort it out either way. Then just concentrate on staying in this division!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 I'd definitely have Newell over Cotterill (but I'd have Davies over Newell) and the rumours of him coming here make sense if you think about it. He must have been on our manager list and yet while other clubs have turned us down publicly nothing has come out of Luton, suggesting they might have let him interview. That said, I'll believe it when I see it - my heart has already been broken by no sign of Lennon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk_fox Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 I hate The Sun, as it really is the epitome of the gutter press, but I have to take my hat off to their Sports hacks. They do have amazingly good connections and are right more often than not. That said, I will start celebrating when I get confirmation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDEA OR IKEA Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 I hate The Sun, as it really is the epitome of the gutter press, but I have to take my hat off to their Sports hacks. They do have amazingly good connections and are right more often than not. That said, I will start celebrating when I get confirmation.... Bring on Newell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Fox Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 Mike Newell would be the perfect manager for our club. I really hope he comes, it will be great if we get Newell. With him in charge I think there is no way we'll go down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gené and Tonic Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 Would love Newell to come, but I just fail to see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 From Team Talk: Newell: Reports link him to Leicester Tomlins: Newell is staying Luton chairman Bill Tomlins has underlined his determination to keep boss Mike Newell at Kenilworth Road despite interest from Leicester City. Reports claimed Newell was ready to walk away from the Hatters but Tomlins insisted that the manager was happy to remain at the club. "We have had no official approach from Leicester," Tomlins said. "I can understand why there is speculation, but I do not want to lose him. "Mike is a former Leicester player, but he is very happy at Luton and we have a very good relationship. "He is a very good manager and we are 100% committed to hanging onto him." Tomlins added: "There may come a time when Mike moves on - but I imagine it would be to a club in a higher league." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 I'd be happy with Mike Newell. He's won just under half the games he's been in charge at Luton, which is nearing 150 games, great record. I know most were in League 1 but he's carried it on into the Championship. If this goes through I just hope he doesn't bring that Enoch Showunmi with him!! Still, I'd be suprised he left Luton to join us. Newell IN for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc til i die Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 I dont want newell to come, I dont think he has enough experience (only this season in championship), and has never managed at a big club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 I dont want newell to come, I dont think he has enough experience (only this season in championship), and has never managed at a big club. Nor did MON, don't be foolish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloomer Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 I dont want newell to come, I dont think he has enough experience (only this season in championship), and has never managed at a big club. Leicester City are not a big club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitesh Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 This is getting good! Iv been reading all the rumours over the past week and they are a good laugh. Its quite funny how some people want to be the "one" to get the correct rumour. Each new rumour is trying to cancell out the other! Its a good read so keep it up. I dont mind who comes in as long as they can get us out of this mess and then will be allowed to build on this squad over the summer. We need results now and THEN think about the future. IMO, someone who has had experience in this league really recently would be the best solution - ie. someone like Newell or Cotterill. And i wouldnt mind if its resolved soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc til i die Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 Leicester City are not a big club. We are a big club in the contect of what newell has managed.... MON had more success before coming to leicester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 We are a big club in the contect of what newell has managed.... MON had more success before coming to leicester Where though? at Wycombe Wanderers, sorry i forgot they were bigger than Luton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc til i die Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 Where though? at Wycombe Wanderers, sorry i forgot they were bigger than Luton He was doing well at Norwich before he fell out with the chairman and quit!! I think Norwich are bigger than Luton dont you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 He was doing well at Norwich before he fell out with the chairman and quit!! I think Norwich are bigger than Luton dont you? Yes, he was in about the same position Luton are now, at the time it was considered Norwich were under-achieving, so in that sense Newell has had a comparable career so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newms Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 whoever comes in (Newell, Cotterill, Davies, Reid ok maybe not Reid) I just hope we give them all the support they need cos the team needs to stay up and should stay up with the talent within it. If we can get Newell or Cotterill I think it would be a coup so stop moaning about their records (which are both very good). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox 4 Life Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 Looks like the Newell rumour was bullshit then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc til i die Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 Yes, he was in about the same position Luton are now, at the time it was considered Norwich were under-achieving, so in that sense Newell has had a comparable career so far. You make your point well..... However Mike Newell is no MON. We should stop comparing people to him and just pray whoever comes in can keep us up. I think we should stick with Rob Kelly til end of season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDEA OR IKEA Posted 2 February 2006 Share Posted 2 February 2006 Looks like the Newell rumour was bullshit then! I think ive just seen him at the Odean at Freemans Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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