Fat Tom
13-02-2006, 12:03 PM
Newcastle are reported to be ready to open talks with former Bayern Munich chief Ottmar Hitzfeld about the vacant managerial position at St James' Park.
Speculation is circulating that Hitzfeld is travelling to Tyneside on Monday to open discussions with Newcastle officials.
The Magpies are believed to have approached Hitzfeld about possibly replacing Graeme Souness at Newcastle.
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is determined to bring in the right man to change their fortunes and insists he will leave no stone unturned to find the best candidate.
Glenn Roeder is currently in caretaker charge at Newcastle, and even though he has guided them to two successive wins, he is adamant he is not interested in the post full-time.
Hitzfeld is thought to be keen on a return to management after 18 months on the sidelines.
The 57-year-old is one of the most respected managers in European football after winning the UEFA Champions League with both Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
Martin O'Neill, Sam Allardyce and Guus Hiddink have all been mentioned as possible successors to Souness and Shepherd is hoping to make an appointment in the near future.
Speculation is circulating that Hitzfeld is travelling to Tyneside on Monday to open discussions with Newcastle officials.
The Magpies are believed to have approached Hitzfeld about possibly replacing Graeme Souness at Newcastle.
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is determined to bring in the right man to change their fortunes and insists he will leave no stone unturned to find the best candidate.
Glenn Roeder is currently in caretaker charge at Newcastle, and even though he has guided them to two successive wins, he is adamant he is not interested in the post full-time.
Hitzfeld is thought to be keen on a return to management after 18 months on the sidelines.
The 57-year-old is one of the most respected managers in European football after winning the UEFA Champions League with both Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
Martin O'Neill, Sam Allardyce and Guus Hiddink have all been mentioned as possible successors to Souness and Shepherd is hoping to make an appointment in the near future.