February 02, 2006

Newcastle chop Souey: You know the editors had the headline ready for this not-so-surprising move. One of the biggest clubs in England (remember when?) lays down the axe on their manager.

posted by Texan_lost_in_NY to soccer at 09:43 AM - 17 comments

Mmmmm, Newcastle Brown Ale. The One and Only.

posted by Desert Dog at 10:09 AM on February 02, 2006

One could almost feel sorry for Souness what with having an interfering and obnoxious chairman and suffering an horrendous injury crisis all season. But then think of the compensation package he'll get. And it ain't the first one he's pocketed. Hasn't he been sacked from every managerial position he's been in? Oh, and he was a nasty, malicious player in his time.

posted by squealy at 10:23 AM on February 02, 2006

Oh, and he was a nasty, malicious player in his time. And a red with a mullet, perm, porn-stache and nutters. How bad can it get?

posted by Texan_lost_in_NY at 10:29 AM on February 02, 2006

Aren't most managers sacked unless they retire or leave for greener pastures? The Fergusons are pretty few and far between--how long do you think Mourinho will stay at Chelsea or Benitez at Liverpool? I was amused to see that Sam Allardyce is the betting shops favorite to take over because I can't see the attraction for him when Bolton is so much better and he doesn't have Shearer sitting on his shoulder. I think they ought to let Roeder finish the season as long as the team stays out of the relegation zone and then tap their skipper so he starts with a clean-ish slate. Tex: Tripod is blocking the direct linkage.

posted by billsaysthis at 10:31 AM on February 02, 2006

It's showing for me, bill. Any idea why?

posted by Texan_lost_in_NY at 10:33 AM on February 02, 2006

posted by squealy at 10:47 AM on February 02, 2006

Over-use of the term "mullet" is one of my pet peeves. Souey is indeed sporting a dope perm and porn 'stache, but that is not a mullet. However, I would love to see a picture of him in full-on mullitude, if such exists.

posted by Venicemenace at 10:55 AM on February 02, 2006

Oh. Let's not forget his off-center "soul patch"...

posted by Venicemenace at 11:50 AM on February 02, 2006

That tripod link of texan's is most likely a permmullet (according to mulletsgalore.com). Not a definite but pretty damn close.

posted by redsnare at 03:53 PM on February 02, 2006

Venice is right, I don't see no mullett. Tex, no clue except maybe you're a Tripod member and have a logged in cookie while I'm not and don't?

posted by billsaysthis at 03:54 PM on February 02, 2006

I promise, that first link I posted is pure mullet. I dunno bill. Maybe I'm a tripod member and forgot I signed up. Here's another pic, though not quite so mulletfied.

posted by Texan_lost_in_NY at 05:04 PM on February 02, 2006

Dude, how is that even close to a mullet?

posted by billsaysthis at 10:31 PM on February 02, 2006

It's not...I was being facetious...not quite so mulletfied = not mulletfied at all. If I knew how to upload the tripod one directly to the thread, I would. But alas...

posted by Texan_lost_in_NY at 10:38 PM on February 02, 2006

Is that the right one texan?

posted by justgary at 10:46 PM on February 02, 2006

Thank you justgary! That's the one! OK, it's not a traditional mullet in the Fabreges mode but at its essence it fits the "business in the front, party in the back" description.

posted by Texan_lost_in_NY at 09:19 AM on February 03, 2006

billsaysthis: Newcastle are a far bigger club than Bolton. He'd have a rebuilding job to do, sure, but the potential there is far far greater than the Trotters.

posted by salmacis at 11:56 AM on February 03, 2006

Sure, Sal, but why not see what he can do with Bolton now since good jobs come open all the time? Or maybe get the England job in a few months.

posted by billsaysthis at 10:51 PM on February 03, 2006

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