Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd launched a broadside at his critics after winning dispensation to appoint Glenn Roeder as Toon manager.
Shepherd was quick to return fire after the League Managers' Association, which had opposed his bid for dispensation, issued a critical statement.
"I am very unhappy at some of the comments coming from the LMA in recent weeks surrounding our efforts to find the right man for the vacant managerial position at Newcastle United.
"Glenn himself was a member of the LMA while at West Ham, and is about to begin the Pro Licence course again, so I find it both disappointing and surprising they should take such a stance."