Big Sam?

Gone so soon. Wasn't sure about his appointment in the first place, and results and performances have been significantly less than whelming, but to sack a manager half way through his first season is ridiculous. It's all well and good Ashley sitting with the fans and picking up their vibes, but he gave him the money to spend on some less than inspiring players. Ashley seems to have learnt pretty damn quick the Fat Freddie philosophy that the best way to divert heat from the owners is to sack the manager.

What big name manager, in his right mind, is going to take the job now. Jose?

UPDATE: Thank God 'Arry turned us down. That Ashley thought he was a suitable manager for Newcastle is very worrying.