Former Newcastle United defender David Edgar has admitted few players knew who Joe Kinnear was upon his Tyneside arrival. In September 2008, the Magpies were in turmoil once Kevin Keegan walked out for a second time.
A dispute with Mike Ashley and Dennis Wise over two unknown signings Xisco and Nacho Gonzalez - as well as James Milner’s sale to Liverpool - resulted in an explosive exit just nine months after his sensational return.
Tasked with replacing Keegan was fiery former Wimbledon manager Joe Kinnear, who had been out of the game for four years. Critics instantly questioned the appointment - an assertion that was proven right as Newcastle were ultimately relegated from the Premier League.
