Geordie Ahmed

Employing Bruce was far more shambolic than this, at least we are approaching competent football managers and not just getting a fat prick that loves holidays 

2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

 

If reports are to be believed then he had already agreed verbally to join, so not sure why the sack clause put him off

As for Howe, if we do go down then I'd be more than happy for him to try and get us promoted 

33 minutes ago, Geordie_once_removed said:

The issue with Howe for me, and apologies if it has been said by someone before, is two fold.

 

1. I feel he would have just about been attainable under Ashley.  So to end up with him after we've made something of a Fautian pack with this takeover is disappointing.  Robert Johnson didn't sell his soul to be really good at the recorder did he.

 

2. We could easily end up with a Nuno at Spurs situation, with it being pretty clear he was quite far down the list and his authority and therefore ability to change things severely diminished as a result.

 

 

 

We do need do accept our reality which is that we are 6 points adrift after a relatively kind set of fixtures

In addition we don't have the structure in place yet (understandably so) so it's not a normal situation where we are looking for a manager

If this happened in July I'm convinced we would get a much better calibre of manager but the timing and situation is making things difficult

We do ideally need someone in soon, so we can a) look to pick up much needed points and b) identity the priority signings needed so we can get them done at the start of January 

No chance we get 7 from the next 3 but I don't think that's necessarily a must.

I'd say a minimum of 7 from the next 5 is needed, ideally 9. 

2 minutes ago, Shearergol said:

I think we can move on from the days of managers with no plans. That’s my point. Surely everyone we interview will do the same?

I would hope its the minimum but with Charnley supposedly leading interviews/negotiations I'm not so sure 

6 minutes ago, Shearergol said:

Shouldn’t every manager getting interviewed for a top job have a detailed plan of what they’d do? Isn’t that how it works?

 

 

 

You are right but do you reckon Btuce is capable of putting a presentation/plan together?

1 minute ago, black_n_white said:

Potter now for me if he’s a realistic choice.

No chance he's realistic

He's set for a mint season with Brighton, his stock is going to rise, coming to us is a massive risk 

The timing is really shite, if this was in the summer things would be very different. 

I'm just thinking about 4 weeks ago we had Ashley as owner with Bruce as manager, we are already in a much better position, I'm willing to give these guys time to get a manager in. 

1 minute ago, gjohnson said:

What they've done wrong is taking so long over it. If they're dithering because they don't know who they want then it's on them. If they're being turned down left right and centre, thats a bit different, but nothing that couldn't be fixed by waving a bit more cash.

 

The fact that Tottenham sacked Santo and had Conte in in less than 2 days rubs it in a bit.

Not a fair comparison at all, they are an established club with clearly established roles

We only last month had a shit owner, with a shit manager and seemingly one person in a senior position (Charnley) who is shit too

All of that needs sorting, Spurs don't have to deal with any of that 

The only thing I do find concerning is the backup to Emery being Howe, the drop from Emery to Howe is pretty big, surely they could find someone in the middle ground

Still, at least Howe knows how to get a team promoted from The Championship, that's likely to come in handy 

It's been twisted what he said.

He talks about not being able to do anything about the blueprint being out there but that he can coach to resolve it. 

Hopefully his coaching is shite and they keep losing

1 minute ago, Manxst said:

Johnsons post match interview:

 

“We were the better side in between the boxes and they were the better side in the boxes”

 

“that blueprint on how to beat us is out there, and there's nothing we can do about it"

 

What? Surely he didn't say that 

Moments FC strike again 

Just now, Thespence said:

I would love to see them clock up ANOTHER Wembley playoffs final loss. 

 

I'd rather they didn't even make the play offs but surely even they will not cock up that badly 

Their season is defined by us so if we get relegated that will be considered a success

Phew, was worried it was gonna get disallowed 

Just now, geordie_b said:

 

Not as far with Emery onboard, get the the FA Cup final this year, qualify for and win Europa next season, into Champions League the following year 

 

Simple

Since you put it that way 

Just now, et tu brute said:

 

The best was when they were in for Wijnaldum and thought he was signing. Post after post about how brilliant he was and how he would push them up the league. Then three or four days later, when it emerged he was coming here, there was post after post of how he was overrated, wouldn't cope with the premiership etc. etc. That thread was definately gold.

Can't beat a bit of Macktracking, it's fun to see

1 minute ago, number9shirt said:

Unai is a serial winner, top choice wanted him for a long time. Hopefully he can bring Pau Torres with him.

Don't think we have any chance of getting Torres, we would need to have CL football I reckon and that's a long way away

15 minutes ago, et tu brute said:

 

It will be some fringe mackem lurking about

They reckon he's shite so surely they'll be voting yes

This is a fanbase that once said they prefer Simon Grayson to Rafa, it's their coping mechanism kicking in again

Chuffed with Emery, if he can bring Moreno and Parejo in January even better 

3-0 to them and they'll dish out a footballing lesson 

Didn't realise he's a Geordie, the Shearer celebration makes even more sense 

1 hour ago, nbthree3 said:

Can't say 10 when there's no manager. 28 games left, 3 points to safety. 

 

2015/16 10 games in (relegated) we had 6 points. 

2008/09 10 games in (relegated) we had 9 points.

 

2018/19 10 games in (not relegated) we had 4 points. Just focus on beating or picking draws against teams around us, we'll be fine.

 

3. 

The difference between now and 18/19 is the fixtures, they were much tougher in 18/19

If I had to call it now I'd say we are down 

However, get a new manager in, try and get 3 wins and couple of draws by the time the window opens, get 3-4 decent signings and we have a chance