JFK-1 1,677 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 According to an exclusive from the Mirror, Steven Gerrard has now rejected the opportunity to become the next Newcastle United manager. John Richardson’s piece states that Mike Ashley had targeted both Steven Gerrard and Patrick Vieira, at Rangers and Nice respectively, however BOTH have now distanced themselves from the job. Here’s a snippet from the Mirror’s latest ‘exclusive’, claiming the former Liverpool man has rejected an approach from Mike Ashley: Quote ‘Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has rebuffed an approach from Newcastle owner Mike Ashley regarding the vacant manager position. ‘Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has attempted to bring Steven Gerrard to St. James’ Park as Rafa Benitez’s replacement. ‘Ashley targeted Rangers boss Gerrard and Nice manager Patrick Vieira after Benitez’s contract ran out and the Spaniard left for China. ‘But the Sports Direct magnate has known from the offset that the chances of luring Liverpool legend Gerrard to Tyneside were slim. ‘He was still prepared to try and alerted Gerrard’s representatives to the possibility of a quick return to the Premier League. ‘But Gerrard has only been at Ibrox 12 months and any departure this summer wouldn’t be welcomed by the Rangers fans. ‘This week he leads the club into Europa League action in Gibraltar against St. Joseph’s and the Rangers hierarchy haven’t welcomed Newcastle ’s interest especially after Ashley’s previous volatile relationship with the club.‘ The Chronicle claimed just last night that Gerrard ‘made the cut’ on NUFC’s shortlist to replace Rafa, also suggesting he’d be open to a Premier League return, but I’m inclined to believe the Mirror on this one. For me, Gerrard seems like the last manager/character who’d happily work under Mike Ashley. His Liverpool/Rafa links are one thing (he was hardly complimentary about the current regime when reacting to the Spaniard’s exit), but his winning mentality and drive for success hardly makes him a good match for Ashley. So, that’s now Gerrard, Vieira, Mourinho, Martinez and Wenger who are all said to have distanced themselves from the job. I wonder if Mike has taken the hint yet. http://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2019/07/08/nufc-exclusive-reveals-the-manager-whos-just-rejected-mike-ashleys-offer/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,182 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Not a surprise other clubs want Gerrard but also not a surprise he wouldn't fancy leaving Rangers for Newcastle. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,447 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 36 minutes ago, Frankie said: Not a surprise other clubs want Gerrard but also not a surprise he wouldn't fancy leaving Rangers for Newcastle. I still believe we are lucky to have SG, sometimes it's still weird saying Stevie Gerrard is our manager, although the way he is dismissed by all in Scotland you wouldn't think we have an ex player of his stature doing an excellent job in his first managerial position! only in Scotland eh! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Who exactly will want to work with Ashley anyway? They will end up with someone who is needing a job like Moyes as the up and coming managers wont fancy working with Ashley. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 4,808 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 As far as SG's management career is concerned, I reckon the up and coming season will determine much about the route it will take. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,677 Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 11 hours ago, ian1964 said: I still believe we are lucky to have SG, sometimes it's still weird saying Stevie Gerrard is our manager, although the way he is dismissed by all in Scotland you wouldn't think we have an ex player of his stature doing an excellent job in his first managerial position! only in Scotland eh! Yes almost comical isn’t it. He’s a rookie he’s an idiot but is a rookie idiot who built a team which went 11 games unbeaten and ended the season as highest scoring team in the SPL. Obviously only a rookie idiot could accomplish that. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,677 Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 10 hours ago, buster. said: As far as SG's management career is concerned, I reckon the up and coming season will determine much about the route it will take. More important for his future than last season was. He has a chance to knock the yahoos off their perch and if he does that will raise eyebrows in England where they won’t be overly friendly impressed by Rangers beating anybody but them. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,249 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 15 hours ago, JFK-1 said: For me, Gerrard seems like the last manager/character who’d happily work under Mike Ashley. Watch out for the court case 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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