Dobblemackem
Winger
Obviously you won't see this however I will respond anyway (Mag ignore list, how old are you ffs?)…….
If I was offered 2 jobs, and the money was similar (obviously the job is identical) I would consider the companies offering the position. In this instance we are talking about two clubs currently at a similar level in terms of league standing however one is an under performing entity with a huge fan base and potential to improve massively. The other is at it's level. Any amount of ambition makes the choice a 'no-brainer'.
His childhood affiliation to Newcastle is a moot point. Gary Owers was a Newcastle fan, attending home and away before joining Sunderland from school. Lee Clarke is a Mag yet was excellent for Sunderland. I doubt very much, although will accept correction, that Barry Venison or Paul Bracewell had any love of Newcastle before joining us in the 90's. They were however professionals and did outstanding jobs for Newcastle.
It might be too early, and I’m possibly still half asleep and misreading, but that’s a bit of a shock. A black and white talking sense.
Wow