Rob Parker | July 24, 2009
The men Sven won’t want to emulate
1. Dennis Wise
Not just a director of football, but Executive Director (Football). Regardless, the rat-alike failed to set the world alight with his recruitment policy. Since he was younger, less experienced and less famous than Newcastle’s then manager, Kevin Keegan, you do have to question Mike Ashley’s logic in [...]
Dan Morris | April 26, 2009
In the wake of Southampton’s point deduction and relegation this week, OTP looks at the English clubs which have been left looking like a bunch of bankers.
1. Leeds United
Peter Ridsdale led Leeds to football’s archetypal financial meltdown. While they only cost small change compared to the millions spent on managerial compensation and outlandish wages, Ridsdale’s [...]
Rob Parker | October 9, 2008
Toon Army Cockney hunt working!
One of Newcastle’s so-called Cockney Mafia has left the club. Vice-president (player recruitment) Tony Jimenez has left the club “to pursue other interests”.
A statement released by Newcastle said: “Newcastle United can confirm that Tony Jimenez has left the club. Tony, who was appointed vice-president (player Recruitment) in January, has made the [...]
Rob Parker | September 14, 2008
It’s a bit too early in the season for his beloved Bolton to be officially considered to be in the midst of a relegation dogfight, so guest columnist Mof Gimmers currently has the will-power to show the fans of other teams the error of their ways. Here are a few home truths for the Toon [...]
Rob Parker | September 2, 2008
Magpies and Keegan part company
It is a sad state of affairs. What a sham Newcastle United is at the moment. Did I say at the moment? I meant since they last parted company with King Kev. Mike Ashley should get his fat head out of his pint and take a reality check. Keegan parted company [...]
