Souness' Sidekicks
By Carys Baptist
September 14 2004
Graeme Souness has brought with him to Newcastle United, former Welsh international Dean Saunders, close friend Alan Murry and Phil Boersma.
Graeme Souness has brought with him to Newcastle United, former Welsh international Dean Saunders, close friend Alan Murry and Phil Boersma.
Dean Saunders:
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Position at Newcastle United |
First Team Coach |
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Background |
Former Welsh International Striker |
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What Souness Says |
"Dean's nickname is Sid after Sid Slaughter, so Craig Bellamy might find out if it comes to a verbal clash he is on a loser. I do not know if it is a Welsh trait or not but around the place Dean Saunders is as good as you get with the banter." |
Alan Murry:
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Position At Newcastle United |
Souness’ Number 2 |
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Background |
Known for 30 years been with him to Benfica, Southampton and Blackburn Rovers |
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What Souness Says |
"I believe it is important you have people around you who you can trust fully and he also has a knowledge of the game. He has all his coaching badges and is someone whose opinion I value and listen to." |
Phil Boersma:
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Position At Newcastle United |
Souness’ 3rd Helping hand |
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Background |
With Souness in the 1970s at Middlesbrough |
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What Souness Says |
"With Alan, Phil and I go back to our days at Middlesbrough in the 1970s and we have all been friends for the best part of 30 years. They do not always agree with everything I say and they are far from yes men but they are tried and tested as far as I am concerned." |
Souness completed a press conference yesterday as he was officially announced as the manager of Newcastle United and is now preparing the team for Thursdays UEFA cup game.