Newcastle silent on Keegan

Newcastle remained silent in the face of vociferous fans' protests this afternoon as speculation continued that manager Kevin Keegan is leaving the club.

Angry supporters gathered at St James' Park and chants of "sack the board" were repeated as the Toon Army voiced their dissatisfaction at reports Keegan was set to leave or be sacked less than eight months after his high-profile return to Tyneside.

Media were forced by security guards to leave the stadium grounds as the club declined to comment on reports of Keegan's exit, and while fans were also seemingly ushered away, they were soon permitted to reconvene around the main stadium entrance.

Keegan's apparently imminent exit is thought to be down to the club's transfer policy and the level of influence he has been afforded as manager, with Dennis Wise operating as director of football since being brought in by owner Mike Ashley last season.

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Should Keegan go? Who should replace him? Do you want Ashley and co to leave too? Share your comments below.

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Wayne Kerr from Tossville says:

Sep 6, 18:29

I’m sick of all this “Newcastle are a big club rubbish” what have they won? Where were the so called loyal fans in the old second division? Keegan’s departure could be a blessing in disguise for the Clown Army; lets face it “The guy hasn’t got a clue” 12 points ahead of Man United and he blew it.
When Newcastle are on the TV I’m sure their fans sing “Doom and gloom” “Black and white army”
terry681 from blackburn says:

Sep 6, 18:28

once again the"great kk" cracks and bottles it under pressure reminds me of a certain mr dalglish..
mick from cramlington says:

Sep 6, 18:20

To Laura in Gateshead
You are wrong the whole of tynside DO NOT CARE they have more important things to think about instead of a bunch of Morons who obviously dont give a damn about them.
But you are obviously one of those "get a life sado"
FRED from BOLTon says:

Sep 6, 18:20

HAS KEEGAN EVER HAD A JOB WHICH WHEN IT BECAME THAT HE WAS NOT ALLOWED HIS OWN WAYHE CARRIED on WITH .onCE A QUITTER ALWAYS A QUITTER.HE IS A NBQ NO BOTTLE KEEGAN.
Judd from Wessex says:

Sep 6, 18:18

Keegan has always been a bottler and ready to run off if things are not going his way.I am old enough to remember his tantrums when he was once left out of the England team.

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