Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has expressed his concern over the dominance of the ‘big four’ in the Premier League competition.
The normally optimistic Keegan has suggested that if Newcastle bosses think that the gap can be bridged, they need to think again.
“Maybe the owner thinks we can bridge that gap - but we can’t,” said Keegan, [...]
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[[2004-05 in English football|2004-05]] brought better form for Manchester City, but Keegan agreed to leave as manager on the [[10 March]] [[2005]] after expressing to the chairman a wish to retire from football at the end of the season. The club went on to finish eighth under his successor [[Stuart Pearce]], and only missed out on a [[UEFA Cup]] place when [[Robbie Fowler]] missed a penalty in stoppage time of a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough on the last day of the season.
[[2004-05 in English football|2004-05]] brought better form for Manchester City, but Keegan agreed to leave as manager on the [[10 March]] [[2005]] after expre
Newcastle’s third win on the trot got me wondering whether the Magpies Messiah, Kevin Keegan may have brought some of the circus to his latter position.
First there was the farce, just after appointing King Kev, the board immediatley gave him the custard pie in the face, by appointing the nearest they could find to the [...]
I've already waxed lyrical about Coronation Street newcomer, Michelle Keegan who plays David Platt's girlfriend, Tina McIntrye.However, this blog post is in response to the very many searches being made on this blog for pictures of Michelle. Now then, I'm a lady of a certain age and this isn't exactly my own cup of tea, but it seems there are plenty of people out there who are looking for more information on the new Corrie woman. And it's my job, as blogger and Corrie fan, to point those searching in the right direction.So, if you're looking for pictures of Michelle Keegan I suggest you have a look at the unofficial Michelle Keegan website here and of course Tarty Doris.
According to reports in The Daily Mail, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has growing concerns over the ability of Kevin Keegan to turn around the Magpies dreadful season.
Keegan who has managed just two points since taken over as club manager is said to have only two games to change things, as the club faces the real possibility of being [...]
This Corrie fan has been much impressed by Michelle Keegan, who has the least envied job in soap, playing David Platt's girlfriend. Whether the baby's David's or not, whether they split up or not, I just hope we continue to see Tina McIntyre on the cobbles for a long time to come.
Kevin Keegan to return to Newcastle United.
The 56-year-old former Manchester City boss managed the Magpies from 1992 to 1997 and will return to St James' Park as Sam Allardyce's successor.
The ex-England coach was running his "Soccer Circus" in Glasgow after quitting his job at City in March 2005. He was also linked with a return to the club last summer as director of football following Mike
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I had a really busy weekend so, although I found time to watch some tennis, I didn't get enough time to post the details. Murray defeated Koubek in a convincing 6-3 6-2 performance (growing into the tournament as per San Jose) and setup a semi-final against Andy Roddick.Before I get into a blow-by-blow of Murrays defeat, I have to say that the thing that struck me most about this match was how quiet Murray seemed. As far as I could tell, there was no shouting at Brad, no frustrated ourbursts. Even when Murray raised his game and then gifted the advantage back to Roddick, Murray seemed to just accept it.Now I'm all for Murray getting control of his temper and frustrations and if this was a conscious effort to be more restrained, then credit to him. But I couldn't help wondering if there was something distracting Murray on Saturday. There was nothing in the post-match interviews about this so I'm left to wonder.Murray certainly started slowly, losing his opening service game and
Andy Murray & Stefan Koubek (73) are due to play no earlier than 9:30pm (UK time) today.This is their first meeting and Koubek will be no pushover having been a pro for 13 years and with three ATP titles to his name (the last one was in 2003).Lately, Murray seems to be in such control of his matches that I've almost forgotten what it's like for Murray to lose. Remember, Murray's only defeats this year were a well contested final against Ljubicic and a five-set epic against Nadal. It's hard to see Murray losing here and if he wins it will take his winning streak to 8 (one better than last years streak - over the same two tournaments).If all goes to plan then the likely semi-final match is yet another tussle with Roddick.Source:AndyMurray.com - Official Website
It makes a change to have a match that doesn't start after midnight and although I didn't have access to LiveScore, I was able to get updates by listening to BBC Radio FiveLive.Not that they were giving much away with football dominating the news. At 11pm I learned that Murray was one set up and 4-4 in the second.At 12pm I learned that Murray had won in straight sets. Nice to know the result, but a score would have been appreciated. I tuned in again this morning and I couldn't even find a mention.Anyway, now I'm online I'm pleased to learn the result was 6-3 7-6 (7-4).On balance this seems like an easier victory than their match last week, but the stats demonstrate that Murray is still below his best.Again we come back to the first serve percentage: 48% in the first and a tragic 35% in the second. Even more tragic for Pless is that - despite the lack of form on the Murray serve - he only managed to carve out 1 break point. Which Murray defended.By contrast Murray had 11 brea
Andy Murray and Kristian Pless (86) are due out on court not before 3:30pm (9:30pm UK Time) so this will be a little bit easier to follow. Still no tv coverage (Eurosport will be showing the Semi-finals and Final again on the weekend), but LiveScore is always available.Murray and Pless met in the 2nd round last week and Murray needed three sets to see off the Dane. Murray will need to keep his concentration, but will be expected to come through and, consequently, at least equal last years Qtr-Final appearance.On a seperate note, I must just comment on how much the official Andy Murray website has improved over the last couple of months. There is a little more detail in the posts than before and the forums really seem to be driving the content. Murray himself has been dipping into the forums and although some of the threads are a bit too diverse for my tastes, there are some gems to be found.Well worth a visit.www.andymurray.com
This was something of a scare for Murray fans and, of course, for Murray himself. At 0-3 down in the final set, Murray had to dig deep to recover.The final score: 6-3 4-6 6-4A first round exit after such an amazing show last week would be have been disastrous and would have had the pessimistic Murray critics up and down the country rubbing their hands in glee.But of course, this is the new mentally tough Murray who seems to be able to come back from anything. Not that Murray hasn't always had a fighting spirit, but right now the confidence and belief is making a world of difference and takes Murray's record for the year to 13-2.As always, without the benefit of watching the match, it's hard to tell why this match ran so close. Murray himself put it down to: - good play from his opponent - some dodgy serving in the second set (only 42% first serves in) - not enough warm-up time on a surface substantially different to San JoseHopefully the third item won't be an issue now as it t
UPDATE: It looks like Murray's first round match will be on Wednesday now. On the one hand this is good because it gives Murray more recovery time after last weeks tournament. However, it does mean a match every day as long as he progresses. Let's hope for two set matches and a couple of bagels. Mmmm - time for breakfast I think.It was in this tournament last year that Murray moved above Tim Henman in the rankings for the first time. He lost to Soderling in the Qtr-Final.Murray returns to Memphis this week and should be in action on Tuesday this week. He will play Frank Dancevic (95) for the first time.Murray is seeded three for this tournament and could face Ginepri in the Qtr-Finals, Roddick (again) in the Semis and Haas in the Final. Murray needs to reach at least the quarter-finals to keep his rankings points steady. Unless one of the players above him crashes out earlier in their tournament, Murray would probably need to win to have any chance of moving up the rankings.It'
It was in this tournament last year that Murray moved above Tim Henman in the rankings for the first time. He lost to Soderling in the Qtr-Final.Murray returns to Memphis this week and should be in action on Tuesday this week. He will play Frank Dancevic (95) for the first time.Murray is seeded three for this tournament and could face Ginepri in the Qtr-Finals, Roddick (again) in the Semis and Haas in the Final. Murray needs to reach at least the quarter-finals to keep his rankings points steady. Unless one of the players above him crashes out earlier in their tournament, Murray would probably need to win to have any chance of moving up the rankings.It's the tournaments after this week where Murray has a lot of points available to pick up so his priority should be to consolidate and make sure he stays fit. Still, by my reckoning Murray has as much chance of winning this as he did of winning last week in San Jose. Especially when you add in the confidence factor.Source:Morgan Kee
This was something of a scare for Murray fans and, of course, for Murray himself. At 0-3 down in the final set, Murray had to dig deep to recover.The final score: 6-3 4-6 6-4A first round exit after such an amazing show last week would be have been disastrous and would have had the pessimistic Murray critics up and down the country rubbing their hands in glee.But of course, this is the new mentally tough Murray who seems to be able to come back from anything. Not that Murray hasn't always had a fighting spirit, but right now the confidence and belief is making a world of difference and takes Murray's record for the year to 13-2.As always, without the benefit of watching the match, it's hard to tell why this match ran so close. Murray himself put it down to: - good play from his opponent - some dodgy serving in the second set (only 42% first serves in) - not enough warm-up time on a surface substantially different to San JoseHopefully the third item won't be an issue now as it t
Andy Murray and Kristian Pless (86) are due out on court not before 3:30pm (9:30pm UK Time) so this will be a little bit easier to follow. Still no tv coverage (Eurosport will be showing the Semi-finals and Final again on the weekend), but LiveScore is always available.Murray and Pless met in the 2nd round last week and Murray needed three sets to see off the Dane. Murray will need to keep his concentration, but will be expected to come through and, consequently, at least equal last years Qtr-Final appearance.On a seperate note, I must just comment on how much the official Andy Murray website has improved over the last couple of months. There is a little more detail in the posts than before and the forums really seem to be driving the content. Murray himself has been dipping into the forums and although some of the threads are a bit too diverse for my tastes, there are some gems to be found.Well worth a visit.www.andymurray.com
It makes a change to have a match that doesn't start after midnight and although I didn't have access to LiveScore, I was able to get updates by listening to BBC Radio FiveLive.Not that they were giving much away with football dominating the news. At 11pm I learned that Murray was one set up and 4-4 in the second.At 12pm I learned that Murray had won in straight sets. Nice to know the result, but a score would have been appreciated. I tuned in again this morning and I couldn't even find a mention.Anyway, now I'm online I'm pleased to learn the result was 6-3 7-6 (7-4).On balance this seems like an easier victory than their match last week, but the stats demonstrate that Murray is still below his best.Again we come back to the first serve percentage: 48% in the first and a tragic 35% in the second. Even more tragic for Pless is that - despite the lack of form on the Murray serve - he only managed to carve out 1 break point. Which Murray defended.By contrast Murray had 11 brea
Andy Murray & Stefan Koubek (73) are due to play no earlier than 9:30pm (UK time) today.This is their first meeting and Koubek will be no pushover having been a pro for 13 years and with three ATP titles to his name (the last one was in 2003).Lately, Murray seems to be in such control of his matches that I've almost forgotten what it's like for Murray to lose. Remember, Murray's only defeats this year were a well contested final against Ljubicic and a five-set epic against Nadal. It's hard to see Murray losing here and if he wins it will take his winning streak to 8 (one better than last years streak - over the same two tournaments).If all goes to plan then the likely semi-final match is yet another tussle with Roddick.Source:AndyMurray.com - Official Website
I had a really busy weekend so, although I found time to watch some tennis, I didn't get enough time to post the details. Murray defeated Koubek in a convincing 6-3 6-2 performance (growing into the tournament as per San Jose) and setup a semi-final against Andy Roddick.Before I get into a blow-by-blow of Murrays defeat, I have to say that the thing that struck me most about this match was how quiet Murray seemed. As far as I could tell, there was no shouting at Brad, no frustrated ourbursts. Even when Murray raised his game and then gifted the advantage back to Roddick, Murray seemed to just accept it.Now I'm all for Murray getting control of his temper and frustrations and if this was a conscious effort to be more restrained, then credit to him. But I couldn't help wondering if there was something distracting Murray on Saturday. There was nothing in the post-match interviews about this so I'm left to wonder.Murray certainly started slowly, losing his opening service game and
Everyone’s favourite Geordie Toonsters Newcastle United are set to splurge in the summer and the person at the top of their transfer lust list is none other than former Arsenal striker Jose Antonio Reyes.
The Evening Chronicle reckons that Newcastle will snap up the still rather young (24) year old winger-striker thingy? But [...]
Hot on the heels of their romp at White Hart Lane, Kevin Keegan’s side managed to storm away with a 3-0 win over Reading, in which all three of his star strikers, Owen, Viduka, and Martin’s basked, like three very chuffed performing seals, in the glory of a goal apiece. Keegan though, is haunted by [...]
The fountain of journalistic truth, The Sun, reckons that Kevin Keegan’s masterplan for success will start with the signing of a typically superfluous wide skillster. The man that King Kev has chosen to be this generation’s David Ginola? Liverpool lackey Jermaine Pennant. The Sun reckons that:
“King Kev is desperate for owner Mike [...]
The names being linked with St James’ Park are encouraging without being ridiculous. This latest one would represent a very real improvement in the Newcastle back line.
Newcastle could make a £10million summer move for Real Madrid defender Christoph Metzelder. (The Express)
Metzelder, 27, is currently out with a niggling injury that could yet spoil his Euro [...]
Kevin Keegan appears to be keen on spending big this summer, that’s if you believe everything you read, and these latest two could be very useful addtions indeed.
Newcastle will take advantage of John Arne Riise’s Anfield contract snub with a £6m bid for the Norwegian.(News of the World)
Kevin Keegan will launch his revolution at Newcastle [...]
Since Kevin Keegan has returned to St James’ Park, he has been linked with just about every footballer on the planet - but the latest supposed target could actually make a lot of sense.
West Ham United are considering the sale of £10m rated England star Dean Ashton (The Mirror). Former ...
Newcastle are not exactly famed for their defending and in recent years they have leaked goals with alarming regularity. Only Reading and Derby have conceded more than the Magpies this term, hence the latest speculation about a swap deal to help alleviate these problems.
Rangers are preparing a bid for Newcastle United striker Alan Smith in [...]
Kevin Keegan came out after Newcastle’s 0-2 loss to Chelsea and said that he could not turn the Toon into a Big Four team again within the three years his contract lasts for. Such talk has landed him in hot water with owner Mike Ashley, who has called him down to London for “crisis talks” [...]
