Is Ketsbaia'The Miracle Worker' The Man For Newcastle?
By Nu Mad
Updated Thursday, 27th November 2008
Temuri Ketsbaia was one minute away from a miracle last night, when little Anorthosis Famagusta were held by German side Werder Bremen in Cyprus with an injury time equaliser.
The former Newcastle striker is manager of the side that has shocked the big fliers in the Champions League this season, and have only lost one of five games in Europe's top competition.
Cyprus has a population of only 780,000 ... that is similar to the population of Northumberland and Durham ... yet the club is one game away from the last 16 of the Champions League.
They must win against Panathinaikos to qualify.
A last-gasp Hugo Almeida goal denied Anorthosis Famagusta all three points in their Champions League Group B match with Werder Bremen at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium.
The Cypriot champions surged ahead with two second-half goals from Nicos Nicolaou and Savio.
But a Diego penalty and Almeida's last-minute strike stole a point for the Germans.
Almeida's strike meant Anorthosis lost their grip on second place to Panathinaikos, who were surprise 1-0 winners against Inter Milan in the other group game.
The point ends Bremen's hopes of reaching the last 16, and they must now hope they can overhaul Anorthosis for third place and a UEFA Cup berth in the final round of fixtures.
Ketsbaia played for Newcastle between 1997/00, scoring 14 goals in 58 starts and 51 sub appearances.
He says: "I would jump at the chance to manage Newcastle United".
