lcfcsoul66 Posted 14 March 2006 Share Posted 14 March 2006 'Surely Nobody can still want Mike Newell as Leicester manager? ' Discuss with reference to Leicester's fine form under the God like leadership of Rob Kelly and the fact that Luton are dropping like a stone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderboy Posted 14 March 2006 Share Posted 14 March 2006 'Surely Nobody can still want Mike Newell as Leicester manager? ' Discuss with reference to Leicester's fine form under the God like leadership of Rob Kelly and the fact that Luton are dropping like a stone! indeed no to mike 'square face' newell yes to Rob 'oneills lovechild, kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polyphonic Posted 15 March 2006 Share Posted 15 March 2006 indeed no to mike 'square face' newell yes to Rob 'oneills lovechild, kelly lets not go completely over the top Yeah I don't think we need Newell stick with Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Sheffield Posted 15 March 2006 Share Posted 15 March 2006 'Surely Nobody can still want Mike Newell as Leicester manager? ' Discuss with reference to Leicester's fine form under the God like leadership of Rob Kelly and the fact that Luton are dropping like a stone! I agree totally, Rob Kelly seems like a motivator, just what Leicester needed rather than some mono-toned Haggis Muncher. My only concern (and its not a big one) is that rob Kelly may not have experience of bringing in new players, however some backroom staff could help. I'm looking forward to a top half finish and a promotion push (play offs)next year. Robert Kelly's Blue and White army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 15 March 2006 Share Posted 15 March 2006 I agree totally, Rob Kelly seems like a motivator, just what Leicester needed rather than some mono-toned Haggis Muncher. My only concern (and its not a big one) is that rob Kelly may not have experience of bringing in new players, however some backroom staff could help. I'm looking forward to a top half finish and a promotion push (play offs)next year. Robert Kelly's Blue and White army Graydon's been a manager during his career, he should know a thing or two about signing players. And we may add another coach with experience - I mean, we still only have 3 first team coaches, including Rob himself. Thinking about it, it'll be interesting to see what happens with the coaching staff if RK is given the job beyond the end of this season. Will we stick with the current setup? Will we bring in more coaches? I can see Stowell staying on, but what's Graydon's situation - will he be replaced? It's very exciting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted 15 March 2006 Share Posted 15 March 2006 Kelly must be the favourite for the job. I have reservations about him getting it, not just on the signing front but because of caretaker managers in the past who have been good at keeping sides up but when they have to plan for the future have been found lacking. Then again there have been ones that have become successful...he'd certainly be the cheaper option. If we are going to go for someone other than Kelly I wouldn't go for Newell (what was said on the phone in on Monday rang true with me, when we didn't know how Rob was going to perform Newell seemed like a good idea but now that we're almost safe we have far more/better options), I'd go for Billy Davies (if Preston don't get promoted). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 15 March 2006 Share Posted 15 March 2006 Kelly must be the favourite for the job. I have reservations about him getting it, not just on the signing front but because of caretaker managers in the past who have been good at keeping sides up but when they have to plan for the future have been found lacking. Then again there have been ones that have become successful...he'd certainly be the cheaper option. If we are going to go for someone other than Kelly I wouldn't go for Newell (what was said on the phone in on Monday rang true with me, when we didn't know how Rob was going to perform Newell seemed like a good idea but now that we're almost safe we have far more/better options), I'd go for Billy Davies (if Preston don't get promoted). Rob Kelly is doing his chances of getting the job on a permenant basis no harm at all, but it would be foolish of Leicester to hand him a contract, without checking the avaliability of managers in close season, we might miss out on a better target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted 15 March 2006 Share Posted 15 March 2006 Rob Kelly is doing his chances of getting the job on a permenant basis no harm at all, but it would be foolish of Leicester to hand him a contract, without checking the avaliability of managers in close season, we might miss out on a better target. How long before a new contract is announced then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longy Posted 15 March 2006 Share Posted 15 March 2006 Personally i hope he slums it at Luton for his managerial career !! never liked im!!! ... pikey sh*te .. this is not a stab at pikeys just i live in the area andbelieve me cant walk round without brushing up against a caravan .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 15 March 2006 Share Posted 15 March 2006 How long before a new contract is announced then? Wouldn't be a massive suprise would it? I sometimes feel thats why i love supporting Leicester so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosseman Posted 15 March 2006 Share Posted 15 March 2006 'Surely Nobody can still want Mike Newell as Leicester manager? ' Discuss with reference to Leicester's fine form under the God like leadership of Rob Kelly and the fact that Luton are dropping like a stone! I believe that there's a contract on the table for Kelly but he's in no rush to sign it. If he decides his future lies elsewhere then I expect the Board to go for Newell. The summer could be very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Mad Posted 15 March 2006 Share Posted 15 March 2006 Rob Kelly has great knowledge of players, he was a scout at Blackburn if i remember correctly. Keep him in, I wouldnt mind McCarthy coming into help next season as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 15 March 2006 Share Posted 15 March 2006 Rob Kelly has great knowledge of players, he was a scout at Blackburn if i remember correctly. Keep him in, I wouldnt mind McCarthy coming into help next season as well I don't want Mick McCarthy anywhere near us. He totally cocked up at Sunderland, that's plain for all to see. Still, I suppose it's better to hire a proven failure (McCarthy) than an unproven failure from Scotland (Levein) - at least you know exactly where you stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 16 March 2006 Share Posted 16 March 2006 I don't want Mick McCarthy anywhere near us. He totally cocked up at Sunderland, that's plain for all to see. Still, I suppose it's better to hire a proven failure (McCarthy) than an unproven failure from Scotland (Levein) - at least you know exactly where you stand. He wasn't a failure before he got here though was he? What exactly did he fail at up in Scotland? Failed to get Hearts to win the league? That's some expectation! He has failed down here though, but we didn't know he would even if some proclaim they did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry Posted 16 March 2006 Share Posted 16 March 2006 We should have lts of reservations about Newell. He didn't do too well at Hartlepool and his eighteen month run at Luton (who were hot favourites for promotion the year he took over - when they didn't get anywhere near) seems to be over. In terms of charisma, he doesn't compare to Rob Kelly. In fact, he doesn't compare to Craig Levein. He may well be an excellent manager and he'd be a promising appointment, but only in the absence of a 'better gamble'. We have only a few clues as to whether Rob Kelly is any good, but the early signs are extremely positive. Plus, the players want him there and we know he supports the policy of building a team for the future. He represents continuity and even if his next eight games aren't as spectacular as the last, we should think long and hard before bringing in somebody who could break up our squad. On top of that, he's bright and energetic. In my opinion, at the moment at least, Kelly is a 'better gamble' than Newell. In fact, to be honest, there are one or two other names knocking about who I'd probably prefer as well (Allen, Parkinson, Davies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 16 March 2006 Share Posted 16 March 2006 I believe that there's a contract on the table for Kelly but he's in no rush to sign it. If he decides his future lies elsewhere then I expect the Board to go for Newell. The summer could be very interesting. Why would Kelly not wish to continue? He has his own team of coaches and knows all the players. Why would he not wish to take his chance of building something special from those sound foundations? However, IF there are reasons he doesn't want to commit to the club (like all the administrative nonsense that seems to be disrupting the club's internal bonhomie) then the sooner it is sorted the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 16 March 2006 Share Posted 16 March 2006 I don't want Mick McCarthy anywhere near us. He totally cocked up at Sunderland, that's plain for all to see. Still, I suppose it's better to hire a proven failure (McCarthy) than an unproven failure from Scotland (Levein) - at least you know exactly where you stand. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 16 March 2006 Share Posted 16 March 2006 He wasn't a failure before he got here though was he? What exactly did he fail at up in Scotland? Failed to get Hearts to win the league? That's some expectation! He has failed down here though, but we didn't know he would even if some proclaim they did! That's my point - we didn't know he was going to be a failure (before he got here), hence he use of unproven. I think my choice/use of words was just dodgy. In comparrison, consider Mick McCarthy. We know he's a failure. He's proved himself a failure this season. He got Sunderland to win this league last season with relative ease, and this season he's not managed to get Sunderland to do anything much worth note. He's not the man to take us forward. He sounded a bit like Levein too, it seems - I listen to his post match comments after the highlights show on Sunday - and he was forever saying things like "we're on the right lines" as if he was going to stubbornly stick to the same line-up week in week out and get thrashed. In simple terms without dodgy word use: Craig Levein: before he got here, he wasn't a failure and we didn't think he would/could be. But in the end he was a failure. Mick McCarthy: if he joined us, he'd be coming here as a failure - he totally cocked-up at Sunderland for all to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboywillmott Posted 16 March 2006 Share Posted 16 March 2006 There is no point in getting in Mike Newell cus no agent is ever goning to deal with him again after he accused them all of dishing out bribes! (alledgedly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted 17 March 2006 Share Posted 17 March 2006 Surely the most surprising news in football today... Newell has signed a new 4-year deal with Luton. Hope his agent got a nice wedge out of whispering to the press last week... Newell agrees new Luton dealBy Peter ORourke - Created on 17 Mar 2006 Mike Newell has ended speculation over his future by agreeing a new deal at Luton. The former Everton and Blackburn striker's future has been the subject of intense speculation for some time. Newell has been linked with a possible switch to old club Leicester as well as other vacant managerial positions. The former Hartlepool chief has done an impressive job at Kenilworth Road and Luton chairman Bill Tomlins was delighted to secure Newell's long-term future. "With so much national and local speculation and mis-information on Michael's future as our manager, I am pleased to confirm, with Michael's approval, that the club's offer of a new four-year contract has been agreed and will be signed after consultation with his solicitor," Tomlins told the club's official website. "Michael's tremendous achievements, since his arrival at the club, are well documented and I believe that this new long term commitment from him, reflects Michael's loyalty and belief that he can further develop and achieve his football ambitions with Luton Town Football Club. "His record speaks volumes and we are delighted that he has agreed to commit his future with us. "Even when speculation was rife, Michael always indicated his desire to stay with us." http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=37...+new+Luton+deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 17 March 2006 Share Posted 17 March 2006 That's good news I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 17 March 2006 Share Posted 17 March 2006 Surely the most surprising news in football today... Newell has signed a new 4-year deal with Luton. Hope his agent got a nice wedge out of whispering to the press last week... Good for him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 17 March 2006 Share Posted 17 March 2006 Has he actually signed it or just agreed it. From the Luton OS: Luton Town can confirm that their manager, Michael Newell, has agreed a new four-year contract with the club. Luton Chairman Bill Tomlins said: "With so much national and local speculation and miss-information on Michael's future as our manager, I am pleased to confirm, with Michael's approval, that the clubs offer of a new four-year contract has been agreed and will be signed after consultation with his solicitor. "Michael's tremendous achievements, since his arrival at the club, are well documented and I believe that this new long term commitment from him, reflects Michael's loyalty and belief that he can further develop and achieve his football ambitions with Luton Town Football Club. "His record speaks volumes and we are delighted that he has agreed to commit his future with us. Even when speculation was rife, Michael always indicated his desire to stay with us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 17 March 2006 Share Posted 17 March 2006 Has he actually signed it or just agreed it. From the Luton OS: Luton Town can confirm that their manager, Michael Newell, has agreed a new four-year contract with the club. Luton Chairman Bill Tomlins said: "With so much national and local speculation and miss-information on Michael's future as our manager, I am pleased to confirm, with Michael's approval, that the clubs offer of a new four-year contract has been agreed and will be signed after consultation with his solicitor. "Michael's tremendous achievements, since his arrival at the club, are well documented and I believe that this new long term commitment from him, reflects Michael's loyalty and belief that he can further develop and achieve his football ambitions with Luton Town Football Club. "His record speaks volumes and we are delighted that he has agreed to commit his future with us. Even when speculation was rife, Michael always indicated his desire to stay with us." I don't think he would have agreed to the chairman releasing any sort of pre-signatory statement unless he was happy with the new deal. He knows he would be on potentially very slippery ground if he tried to get Kelly's job in the present circumstances. Until he actually puts his name on the paper nothing is 100% certain but the latest development knocks holes in national news outlet reports that he'll be joining us in the summer. Agreeing a four year deal doesn't suggest that is in his mind at all and it would take entirely new and totally unexpected developments, involving various parties, to change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfox Posted 17 March 2006 Share Posted 17 March 2006 what a tosser-I hope they're happy together. No ambition if he thinks he can achieve anything at Luton that he couldn't achieve with us. Let's hope the board recognise what a gem they've unearthed albeit by accident and offer RK a contract. I wouldn't want anybody who shows such lack of desire to join us -. RobKellysblueand whitearmy!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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