Outfox the Fox Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 This is my first post. I am a freelance journalist (and also a City fan of longstanding - but one who has never 'signed up to any Forums - until now !). Today, I was covering the Luton v Ipswich game for the Ipswich evening paper - and had chance to talk to Brian Stein (the Luton caretaker manager) immediately after the game. We obviously mainly talked about the Kenilworth Road triumph for the Tractor Boys; but Stein 'let slip' an amazing comment about Mike Newell (who he is still very close to) - apparently Mandaric contacted Newell yesterday (Friday) and has set up a meeting with him on Monday (at an unknown location) TO DISCUSS THE CITY MANAGERS JOB. Stein told me that Newell is uncertain if that means that Mandaric wants to discuss an IMMEDIATE offer - or one in the Summer. Mandaric did say though, that Rob Kelly's job is "on the line - depending on results" - and implying that today's game with QPR was "crucial" ! I've only just seen the City result (I've just filed my Ipswich match report), but I would think Mandaric is a busy man tonight, weighing up his options !
Ricey Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 If Mike Newell comes here we won't be doing ourselves any favours, more defensive football and a w*nker in charge.....sounds perfect.
Hawkers Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 is newell such a good idea? wat has he achieved at luton and hes already turned down leicester......wat, 3 times?
lookwhaticando Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Do Luton play attractive football? Not when they're in the bottom 3 they don't.
sackmycook Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 If he comes and cant get us to the prem he gets sacked. If this is true lets see what he can do.
DB11 Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 I don't particularly like Mr. Newell's attitude. He seems to be a 'suit manager'. One who will just wear a suit and does a business type job. I much prefer a manager who wears a tracksuit and goes crazy when his team scores, one who can interact with the fans and one who likes to win at any cost; dirty or attractive football. Therefore, Mike Newell is certainly a no-go. For some reason Stuart Pearce springs to mind.
Ultra Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Do Luton play attractive football? They did before their board sold off half their team. I'm not sure Newell could do any more with the dross we had today, though..
Brainy Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 The only thing Newell would bring to Leicester is media coverage. Him and his stupid outbursts are ridiculous and if it wasn't for this, i'd be slightly interested in him comnig here. Would there be anywhere for him to lean against in the dugout?
dandannieldanok Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Do Luton play attractive football? More than us, they are shit in defence but there attack, certainly before Jan is much more potent. Anyone is better than Kelly.
hebangsthedrums Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 They did before their board sold off half their team. I'm not sure Newell could do any more with the dross we had today, though.. Maybe not, but he has an eye for decent players at decent prices, something our managers have lacked since MON
City Fan Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Newell in!! He speaks his mind, so what. Everything he has said is 100% true. Would be great here.
Daggers Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 I'll not be buying into this rumour - like any other - until there's something approaching a reliable source. Some mystery guy doesn't cut it in my book. That said, I'd take Newell - he's an ballsy honest man who commands respect in a changing room. He is someone who believes in effort and strives for success. What happened to him at Luton was nothing short of a disgrace...and their board copped a barrow load of shit from the fans today. If he is presented to us at some point over the next 2 weeks as the new gaffer I'll skip around The Bullring in the nude with a flower in my teeth...
Hawkers Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 I don't particularly like Mr. Newell's attitude. He seems to be a 'suit manager'. One who will just wear a suit and does a business type job. I much prefer a manager who wears a tracksuit and goes crazy when his team scores, one who can interact with the fans and one who likes to win at any cost; dirty or attractive football. Therefore, Mike Newell is certainly a no-go. For some reason Stuart Pearce springs to mind. i would be pleased if we got pearce i think he is definately suitable
Brainy Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Another thing Newell would do is sell players like Kisnorbo, Hume etc. I know Luton aren't the most stable financially, but it wouldn't surprise me.
JoeyB Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Newell did do a good job at Luton but didn't get much support from the board, he brought in players like: Edwards & vine and sold them for quadruple what he played for them but didn't get any money from the bored to spend. He also got underachieving players like Howard to start scoring and now look at him banging the goals in at derby, with money and support from the board i see Newell becoming a successful manager
lookwhaticando Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Another thing Newell would do is sell players like Kisnorbo, Hume etc. I know Luton aren't the most stable financially, but it wouldn't surprise me. I thought that was down to the Luton board. Or at least that's what Newell says.
Master Fox Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 I was told by a none Leicester fan today to expect to see Mike Newell at Leicester very soon. I hope it's true, regardless of Luton's position in the table Newell is a good manager, their downfall is due to the board's decision to sell basically their whole team. Newell was royally ****ed around by the Luton the board. I personally think Newell is the man the job, I’ve said the same when Levein went. He would certainly be 1million times better than Kelly. Milan should act now, no time for messing around.
Foxy1984 Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 I know a few Luton fans and they liked Newell.. just hated the fact that the Luton board made him sell so many good players! And then not having funds to bring anyone in!
lookwhaticando Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 He was "on his way" here 13 months ago and he never turned up.
Brainy Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 He was "on his way" here 13 months ago and he never turned up. Thats because Luton were better than us
lookwhaticando Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Thats because Luton were better than us Alright Velimir, alright. Thanks for the footballing insight.
Simi Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 I'll not be buying into this rumour - like any other - until there's something approaching a reliable source. Some mystery guy doesn't cut it in my book. That said, I'd take Newell - he's an ballsy honest man who commands respect in a changing room. He is someone who believes in effort and strives for success. What happened to him at Luton was nothing short of a disgrace...and their board copped a barrow load of shit from the fans today. If he is presented to us at some point over the next 2 weeks as the new gaffer I'll skip around The Bullring in the nude with a flower in my teeth... Exactly. No source so can't read much into this but before he was forced to sell his key assets Luton did play some decent football.
Daggers Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 I thought that was down to the Luton board. That's exactly what was reported on 5live this morning during an interview with their Chief Exec. The board sold the players in order to "balance the books" - they are releasing their full accounts on Monday for the supporters to inspect.
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