

The Prophet
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I think PIF are a lot more hands off than some like to think.
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Fuck knows what PIF are thinking. Eales is reasonable for the major decisions at the club. These will be his hires, with final sign-off from the board.
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Really can't decide if I like that third kit or not.
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It depends, Ederson, Casemiro and Diaby would all enhance the Saudi "brand" in some way. Two are serial winners who've played for massive clubs and the other is a French international heading into hid prime years.
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He almost certainly won't leave. He was just doing a bit of politicking.
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By all accounts there was a lot of input from sports science last season, with Howe stripping back training during the injury crisis. That's probably why Howe is seeking to clarify working relationships within the new structure. Again, seems perfectly reasonable and not much to worry about, unless he's still talking about it down the road.
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We've been linked a fair bit.
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I don't think Bunce will have much direct influence on team selection. He'll oversee stuff like the medical department, sports science and data. I wonder if we'll appoint a technical director or if Mitchell will oversee the lot.
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Sounds like they've activated enough economic levers.
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Don't quire a few clubs have performance directors?
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You'll find very few managers about who want no input on recruitment, most will want final say.
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He worked under Richard Hughes at Bournemouth, this idea that he wants complete free reign isn't true. He even said as much interview, it's a collaborative effort. He obviously wants a certain amount of freedom, but there's nothing there suggesting he wants to be given carte blanche.
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Sounds like they'll be activating his release clause soonish.
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Howe said he isn't injured, but they're just being cautious with him.
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Going back to this, Raphinha?
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Reading between the lines he's made this kind of play before, but he kept it internal because he had Staveley to fight his battles for him. If you read the whole interview it isn't that concerning and it feels like him and Mitchell are still establishing a working relationship.
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If he's still making those kind of comments in a few weeks time, it'll be a lot more concerning.
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Only just realised he's blocked me, I don't think I've ever interacted with him.
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Pre-season (2025/26) - NUFC to play Espanyol on 08/08/25
The Prophet replied to bowlingcrofty's topic in Football
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Is there though? If you read the full interview, it's pretty much a cut and paste of his others. He's committed, he wants the best for the club, but he wants communication and boundaries drawn following the recent changes.
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Don't shoot the messenger chaps.