Keegan Tells Toon To Wise Up

Kevin Keegan has sent a clear message to the Newcastle United board: axe Dennis Wise, or I'll quit.

Keegan's future at St James' Park has come under intense speculation over the past few days, with reports springing up that he had been sacked after a bust-up with owner Mike Ashley.

The club have since made it clear that their manager has stayed put for the time being, but both parties have made no secret of the fact there are several serious issues that must be resolved.

Key among Keegan's concerns is his lack of control on the transfer front, demonstrated by his non-involvement in the arrivals of Ignacio Gonzalez and Xisco.

Wise, the executive director of football, and Tony Jiminez, the vice-president, were the architects of those moves, and Keegan also blames them for the Magpies' inability to land their top targets.

According to The Sun, the former England boss has called for both Wise and Jiminez to be given the boot, as he believes they are hindering the club's progress and infringing upon his authority as manager.

Furthermore, Keegan has demanded to take full control of all transfer dealings, even to the point of chairing players' contract negotiations.

It might seem incredibly ambitious of the ex-Manchester City boss to request so much when his job appeared in peril only days ago, but his position has strengthened markedly in the last 24 hours.

For above all else, Keegan has the almost undivided support of the fans, who are threatening to boycott home games should their beloved manager get the sack.

The players are also reported to be on their gaffer's side, as they were startled to discover they had all been placed on the transfer list during the summer - even star striker Michael Owen.

Thus, the Newcastle board have been backed into a corner, and placating King Kev may well be the only way out.

Newcastle shouldn't let him walk out. It will be a great loss.

I see that u hate Dennis Wise. I think it will be so hard for Newcastle to be one of the 1st four this Season.

king kev is a very good manager and dennis wise got him a lot of very good players a players with a very good quality i think king kav can reach at least uefa cup with this team..