by bigmick » Fri Mar 11, 2005 3:38 pm
In actual fact, and I know I'm going to get slagged here, I think his record as manager is pretty good. What he did at Newcastle was nothing short of miraculous, only the misguided attempt to move them onto the "next level" with the signing of Asprilla cost them the Premiership title. Much was made of the famous Ferguson mind-games but Keegan was quite right, Ferguson was totally out of order with his insinuations and mutterings. He still often is. At least as significant was Newcastle hitting the woodwork twice in their crucial home-game with Manure before going on to lose 1-0. Fact remains though that he built a fantastic team, admittedly more proficient in attack than defence but a top team nonetheless.
Similarly at Fulham and Man City he has taken clubs up into the Premiership. In both cases with significant financial backing but this alone is no guarantee of success, just ask the likes of Wolves. This season at Man City they have one of the best defensive records in the Premiership and while not uprooting any trees, will be mid-table.
You've probably guessed it, I like the guy. I like his honesty, his attitude and his love for the game. I remember him well as a footballer and he was one of our finest. He's never lost the love he had for our club and in particular for the man who made him, Shanks. I for one wish him well in wherever and whatever he does.
"se e in una bottigla ed e bianco, e latte".