Sun 30 Apr 06
We want Roeder
He’s denying rumours that Freddy Sheppard has offered him the Newcastle manager’s job permanently, but his record speaks for itself:
Newcastle caretaker manager Glenn Roeder has played down speculation that chairman Freddy Shepherd is ready to offer him the job permanently.
Asked what he would do if Shepherd offered him the job, the 50-year-old Roeder told BBC Radio Five Live: “I’m not expecting him to say that.
“He’s given me no indication he’s going to do that. We’ll have to wait and see.
“I’m waiting to see what the chairman’s new management structure is - hopefully I’ll be part of it in some shape.”
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Newcastle were flirting with relegation when Roeder took the reins but he has turned their fortunes round to the point where they have a chance of a Uefa Cup place.
The club have won 10 of their 16 games under Roeder. [emphasis added]
Speaking of which, the Geordies have to beat Chelsea next week, and Blackburn has to lose its last two matches, for Newcastle to qualify for the UEFA Cup. (If Newcastle beats the Blues and the Rovers are limited to one point, it will come down to goal differential, a measure in which Blackburn currently has a two-goal advantage.) So it’s a longshot, but now there’s finally some hope for next season.
Damian P.
Damian,
While Roeder has acquitted himself ably, how does one square this circle?