Wilko snubbed by Newcastle

Last updated : 13 October 2002 By Martyn Elliott

Some comedians on Thursday
At the time the new Mackem boss was Technical Director of the FA and was second choice for the job of Assistant Manager to Ray Harford.

But after meeting up with him in May 1998, the club decided against hiring him.

The Sunday Mirror quotes a club insider as saying: "They thought Kenny Dalglish was dull and dreary until they talked to Howard. They decided not to pursue their interest."

A close shave, but why were we interested in the first place?