Don't forget that when Keegan took over he admitted not watching any premier league football since he was at City.
Any man in his right mind would not then trust that person with bringing in new players costing millions of pounds.

Chorby, Darlington, UK

Pathetic self-serving spin.

If the board now claims that selling Milner for more than Keegan thought he was worth, but at the same time failing to sign Schweinsteiger, was good business for the club, then they clearly have no thought for the best interests of NUFC, and very little brain either.

John Bendix, Newcastle, UK

This is a small minded London organisation trying to get themselves out of this nauseating situation they themselves have created by blackening Keegans name which has riled us even more with their 'statement' which is patronising and adding fuel to the fire they themselves created

Jennifer Humphrey, Newcastle,

More Lies from the Mafia, just go back to your beloved London and rip them off down there

J M barrett, Newcastle On Tyne,

Ashley and Wise made statements to the press regaring KK's role in player selection and retention. Legally, these will be deemed to be working interpretations of KK's contract. These jokers have to go.

Ian, Reading, UK

I believe the board have conducted themselves in the correct manner and have the future of NUFC at heart. Keegone is living in the past, trying to buy success is not easy these days. Thanks Kev, but no thanks. Good luck to you.

SKelly, Durham,

Was Wise lying in February then, when he said Keegan had the final say on who comes and goes? These "facts" the board have issued are IN FACT spin. How do I know this? We have to decide who is the honest and honourable person here...hmmnnn let me see? Keegan or Wise? Keegan is our king!

David Lynn, Townsville, Australia

I'll be interested in the calibre of coach Newcastle will now attract given the new man will be expected to just pick the team and motivate the players someone else has handed them.

Graeme Thomson, glasgow , scotland

It's fantastic the comedy out of this club!
Kept me entertained for the last week on nights.

Colin, London,

The club statement sounds like they are rehearsing their testimony for a potential constructive dismissal case brought against them.

Mike, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham

As a Middlesbrough supporter but also a strong supporter of the North Easts big three I am saddened by the high drama at St James park.Contrary to NUFC statements KK obviously had no input to appointments or recruitment of players,Napoleonesque,exactly,how tall is he?,disgracefull.

Bill Forster, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia,Canada

Everything the club says are wideboys trying to cover themselves, and as a fan since i was 2 and from gateshead and now living in the USA, i am shocked by NUFC conduct and the fans know the truth and hence the uproar and the next week will interesting to say the least..

KK WILL BE BACK..
ANDREW

Andrew, Georgetown, USA

The board are trying to squirm out of it and are trying to appease the Newcastle fans,Keegan wanted control of the players HE wanted to sign for the club and didn't want jumped up little 'directors of football',namely Dennis Wise making the decisions.Keegan knows more about football than these guys!

Jeff, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom