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"Newcastle" team decided not to look for a new strategist and signed a two-year contract with interim manager Glenn Roeder. The 50-year-old Englishman took over the "Magpies" in February, when the unsuccessful Graeme Souness was relieved of his duties. At that time, the team, which was only in the bottom half of the table, managed to finish the season in seventh place and secured the right to play in the Intertoto Cup next season. "I am very pleased with this appointment," Roeder said. "If you work hard and fight, you can achieve your dreams in life. Opportunities come - you just have to be ready for them. "I can't wait for the next season and I think it will be very intriguing for everyone involved with the Newcastle club." However, the appointment was opposed by the league's coaches' association, stating that Roeder does not have the necessary UEFA license. Nevertheless, clubs agreed that he can obtain the license while in office. Earlier, there were rumors in the media that the new head coach of Newcastle could be specialists such as former Celtic manager Martin O'Neil, current Bolton boss Sam Allardyce, or Roberto Mancini, who is likely to leave Inter Milan soon."
