It would be fair to say that Joe Kinnear doesn’t have the best track-record when it comes to interviews. But he has took his game to a whole new level this week.
Having previously famously an interview in French, Kinnear was bound to get a job somewhere at Newcastle.
The newly appointed Director of Football spoke to TalkSPORT about his role. However, unlike the fine delicacy that is Findus lasagne, Kinnear’s answers contained 100% bull.
After mistaking players for Greek food, swapping siblings, insulting the intelligence of fans and confusing his own managerial record with that of Brian Clough or Vincente Del Bosque, Newcastle could be in line for a tough few months.
It’s been revealed that Alan Pardew will answer to Kinnear. It’s a ridiculous situation where Mike Ashley has somewhat purposely undermined the trust that gave Pardew an eight year contract.
It’s well documented that Ashley was a Tottenham fan as a child and by the looks of it he has hired a hero of his as a favour. But he has inadvertently architected his demise.
There are still players from the Kinnear regime at the club but there is little chance of a dressing room revolt. Quite the opposite in fact, its embarrassing to be associated with Kinnear at this time.
It seems that Alan Pardew will have his work cut out working with this buffoon. My advice to him would be to try and avoid speaking to him where possible, otherwise he’ll start telling you about the time he won the World Cup.
Having suffered from multiple heart problems in the past, is this really what Kinnear needs?
Stuart’s U21 bubble pearced
Stuart Pearce and The FA will part company at the end of the month, it has been announced.
Pearce has qualified for a record four consecutive championships but has failed to get out of the group stage at the last two.
The bookies are touting Gareth Southgate and Gary Neville as potential candidates for the role, both are already familiar with the shambolic workings of the FA.
But changing the manager may not be the answer its a complete overhaul in strategy that will provide results.
New chairman Greg Dyke starts on the day that Pearce leaves, let’s hope that he’ll be the man to bring sense to a ridiculous association.
Hearts are broke
Hearts have entered administration after notching up debts worth £25m (half or Fernando Torres).
They have also been docked 15 points and will start the season in negative numbers.
Even Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, the fat bloke who shouts about independence, has waded in on the issue saying he fully expects them to overcome these difficulties.
Hibbs fans are probably still laughing to this minute, last season a PA announcer was sacked for playing ‘Taxman’ by the Beatles. Legend.
A bunch of amateurs
Tahiti have delighted football fans across the globe by taking part in the Confederations Cup despite being composed of amateur footballers.
They join teams including Spain, Brazil and Italy at the tournament.
Their goalie is a school teacher, four members of the side are related and one is a butcher! But they have defied the odds to be where they are today and are enjoying themselves all the more for it.
Most of all they have proved that, as long as you put your mind to it, anyone can score against Nigeria.
Opening day sees Chelsea face the Incredible Hull
The fixtures for this season have been announced. The highlights include Stoke v West Ham (31st August), Stoke v Norwich (28th September) and the big one, Stoke v Hull (14th December).
Get the dates in your diaries now!
Bosnian goalie’s an excellent shot stopper
It was hard to find a story weirder than Joe Kinnear’s goings on this week. But this may top it;
Players are often accused of going down as if they’ve been shot, but one Bosnian goalkeeper brought a whole new meaning to the phrase.
He was shot in the head during a match from a runaway bullet fired to celebrate a local wedding.
51 year old Duško Krtalica carried on and completed the match before receiving treatment. He says he wasn’t aware that he was inches away from certain death.
They say you have to be mad to be a goalie…
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