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At least he appears to know what he's walking into

Not ethical you say. Requires a shed load of investment but will bring success in the long term. Sounds just like the new NUFC. Sign him on.

I'm guessing this is announced today so he can get going with the players. The formal press conference will follow later in the week when AS is in Newcastle with the new DoF!

Look at the eye contact from Howe and lack of it from Bruce. They both know who is the main man here.

I thought the trials were for a limited area of home fans

My first league match. Went to the Texaco Cup etc 1972-7 as my Dad wouldn't take me to big crowds

I was there too.

Just got my tickets, first game in four years

On the betting exchanges we are third favourites to be relegated behind Norwich and Watford with about 40pc chance of going down. Seems about right.

...and the manager

Even Steve Bruce wouldn't claim 19th as successful

He's going to bring some energy and organisation back to the club. I think he could keep the present squad up but expect us to make key additions in January. Whether he can have us challenging near the top anytime soon is a great unknown but I'm happy to watch him try.

no thanks

With Overmars too

Picking up some spare cones probably

No Blue Peter

But it makes more sense to get a DoF first, then have him choose a coach though I realise being 19th gives a short term focus on the first XI

Fofana, Daka et Al Not just midfield

I am warming to Howe and trust in a DoF set-up he wouldn't get the chance to make the same transfer calls. But, I do worry he is used to working with players of lesser ability and might make do with players that need to be shipped on like Ritchie, Shelves, Clark, Gayle, Darlow et Al We have to avoid relegation but also look like a club going places in order to recruit.

If Howe is coming you'd have thought there would be movement tomorrow.

...and he could start his nufc career from the opponent's bench on Saturday. Easy 3 points.

One of SB's better games was the 4-1 away win at Bournemouth. Fancy getting a tactical masterclass from the Bacon Monster.

My mortgage is outstanding....looking forward to my chat with Amanda

Temporary manager until the end of the season and get a DoF asap

If he comes I hope it is a deal to the end of the season then a review