The Prophet

Nice finish see him and Tonali looking sharp over the break.

Are Newport OK?

We need to get him in the side aa soon as possible.

Good stuff, he needs the minutes.

We got him on the magic inhalers?

Mitchell is Howe's boss, it's not an equal dynamic.

Found the actual quote. Posted it above.

This from Mitchell's interview: “The way we see the game, we’re very aggressive, that’s the way I like the team to play as well,” Mitchell said. “The types of signings — very physical, dynamic but must be able to use the ball to a certain level. We’ve had some really good conversations. It’s a working relationship and it does take time. It has to develop trust within it. I’ve really enjoyed the interaction and we’re growing to work and learn together. I’m super positive because I can see why we can align.”

He'd have been able to demand higher wages regardless. His stock grew considerably during the Euros.

Hasn't Howe previously said he was consulted on the SD search?

How so? He isn't in a hurry to sign a new deal and didn't move to another club. By all accounts he was interested in the move.

I still don't totally grasp the sudden clamour to get stuck into Eales. For sure, he has to shoulder some of the criticism received over the transfer market, but it seems over the top.

Parish must have Mokbel on speed dial.

It's probably just a bit of conflict or disagreement about how best to do things, which is perfectly normal in most working environments. It usually leads to flexibility and compromise.

Fair point.

I don't think I'm the one with the agenda here. I've written, multiple times, I have no problem with Paul Mitchell and I'm excited to see what he can do for the club. This conversation was in relation to one particular segment of his interview, which as a club executive trying to present a united front, sounded a but dicey. The interview was needed, but sounded like a self preservation exercise in parts. Granted, we don't know what questions he was asked.

Wasn't sure where to put this bit about Nickson...

He's looking sharp again.

I think it was important someone other than Howe came out to discuss the transfer window, it shouldn't be all on him. I still think we'll hear from Eales too.

What's with all the straw men? "The segment of the interview doesn't read great from Mitchell." "So you don't want the club to improve then?" Wut.

I'm not complaining about the appointment of Mitchell or the changes he wants to implement. They sound very positive. It was a response to a specific comment made in Mitchell's interview, which in my opinion doesn't read great. Perhaps it was because of the question he was asked, maybe he phrased it clumsily or maybe he's a bit of a dick, but it sounds awfully like self preservation on his part. I'm not really fussed, as long as Eales, Mitchell and Howe forge a good working relationship that allows us to effectively navigate future transfer windows.

While I'd agree with this, Mitchell does talk about his admiration for Howe and that he's excited about the collaboration going forward. I didn't like some of his interview, but it wasn't all bad.

I think there's some good stuff and some iffy stuff in his interview, but there's definitely am element of delegating blame in the above. It might not be intentional, but the subtext is pretty evident. As long as Howe, Mitchell and Eales get their shit in a pile, I don't care who's fault it was, it's water under the bridge.