Souness is New Boss

By Martyn Osmond
September 6 2004

Newcastle today announced that Graeme Souness, Blackburn's manager, would be appointed on a permanent basis.

An official club statement read:

"Newcastle United have this morning announced that Graeme Souness will be the new manager. Souness has been in talks with both Blackburn and Newcastle over the weekend and will officially join the club next Monday 13th September after the two sides meet in the Premier League this Saturday.

Graeme Souness resigned from his position at Blackburn Rovers on Monday morning."

Sigh. O'Leary, O'Neill, Hitzfeld not good enough Fred? Had to go for the man who barely avoided relegation after spending around £10 million last summer. Obviously. Bye bye promising young team and hopes of silverware.