League rejects Roeder bid

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 last night: “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.”