League rejects Magpies' plan for Roeder
Newcastle’s bid to appoint Glenn Roeder as permanent manager without the relevant coaching qualifications has been rejected by the Premier League.
But Roeder could get around the need to have a UEFA pro licence if enough member clubs of the Premier League supported a request by Newcastle.
In a statement the Premier League said tonight: “The Premier League board have considered Newcastle United’s inquiry regarding the potential appointment of Glenn Roeder as their manager.
“Premier League rules require that managers hold the UEFA pro licence and do not provide for any dispensation.
“The only way the board would be prepared to allow Newcastle United to appoint Glenn Roeder as manager without the pro licence is if so directed by member clubs.
“In the event of permission being sought sufficient support from clubs would have to be obtained and a formal resolution tabled at the forthcoming Premier League AGM.”
