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"As of today I have decided to become chairman of the club," revealed Tinkler.
Tinkler will also oversee the appointment of a new CEO in the coming weeks.
"I believe in the A-League long-term and it has a special place in hearts of many Australians and we have a pretty good soccer history in Newcastle.
I know less about soccer than I do men and as a man Phil impresses me
"Since Phil was appointed I have come to really enjoy the game. He's the first coach who has sought me out to tell me what he is doing, what needs to be fixed, who's playing well and the like.
And being involved in soccer, it's nice to wake up on a Monday morning and not have to worry about who my players have beaten up and done for DUI or whatever.
"But, unfortunately for these guys a lot of the decisions they over the years haven't come off. You recruit the best people you think at the time and it may, or may not work.
"But they had to courage to live by their decisions and they have died by their decisions and full credit to them. Sacked
"I took on the Jets as a bit of courtesy and charity towards my community on the Hunter but now is the time where I feel I can put my hands on the wheel and appreciate the game, the people involved and what is required."
Confirming that the 'for sale' signs were now being torn down, Tinkler explained: "There were interested parties out there previously (Scottish outfit Dundee United was one). The process went on for about six months and as our performances on the field fizzled, so did the offers."
Still calls it sokkah:blink: & believes in the Aleague:rof::rof:
