New Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has essentially been accused of starting a row with a fellow professional. Whether the famed ex-Manchester United forward actually caused the clash with the Newcastle United fame-seeker is unknown really. But the finger of blame seemed to be pointed by one jubilant publication. Of course, the Foxes were in the process of losing at St. James' Park so they are automatically labelled as the upset party.
However, Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall is regularly an annoying presence on the touchline during Premier League and domestic cup competition. His irritating and aggressive demeanour, often noticed by annoyed opposition supporters, is arguably the more probable cause. Tindall, who appears to be particularly concerned with raising his own profile and having his face constantly on camera, is known for instigating. He did so with similarly impassioned Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta recently, by the way.
Obviously van Nistelrooy is known as a far more measured, controlled and overall chilled person and boss in general. Therefore Tindall technically did well to agitate RvN. Just remember back to the Dutchman missing a penalty against the Gunners during his illustrious playing days. He didn't even react as the wannabe tough guy Martin Keown and other AFC goons antagonised and jumped all over him. Let's hope the FA are not be deceived by Tindall's petulance if anyone is summoned.
Clearly the Magpies were the better team on the day. City are in real trouble and did not do themselves justice vs NUFC.
In other news, it seems as though Tindall needs putting in his place. The Geordie faithful have even given him the cringe-inducing nickname of 'Mad Dog'. Oh dear. Hopefully he picks on the wrong man soon enough:
"...it wasn't all fun and games for Tindall with the coach dragged away from grumpy Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy during a late clash between the dugout."
- The Chronicle