Whitley mag

We haven’t you’re just trying to get more money out of West Ham.

Don’t think so marra North Sea and Durham Mags. This is why Mags are being cleansed in public places from Seaburn to Penshaw by massive lads fans.

Thiaw not happening to much noise, the real target will be revealed and bang it’s done.

Bring back Charnley used to run the place by himself and will help towards PSR.

I’ve backed it up with articles not by 2nd rate journalists either, Howe had final say on transfers it’s been well documented, there’s a committee but nobody comes in without Howe’s agreement, that’s not my opinion it’s out there. As others have said they think that’s the way it should be and that’s fair enough.

It’s the scene in the car when Amanda is on the phone I’m thinking of will have to watch it back. Ideally yes it’s a good working relationship between Howe and Mitchell and they mutually come to an agreement, but you could also argue no high profile DOF like Mitchell will want the manager having final say over him, the last article I posted suggests Howe is willing to work collaboratively with Mitchell providing he has input which is the ideal scenario for everyone, but a DOF has to have final say and should be overseeing the strategy and mapping out future windows taking into account the optimum time to cash in on players so we are compliant with PSR and can keep moving forward sustainably.

Willock was playing down the left and we signed Tonali to strengthen the midfield, think the lack of quality on right was glaring for a club going into the CL.

I agree there’s a transfer committee all I’ve said is he had final say previously. Going back to the Amazon documentary though it was pretty clear that Staveley said Eddie really wants Gordon and she was doing all the negotiating. Hey the manager should definitely have a say not disputing that, but my opinion is it was a bit cosy with Staveley and last summer was a misstep, granted the first window they had, my personal view is that to get to the next level and with the complexities of PSR, it needs a football strategist like Mitchell to maybe sometimes pull rank and say for example where selling Trippier in January to avoid trouble in the summer.

Did we not sign Gordon to replace ASM ? On Ashworth I would think it a bit naive as in most jobs to believe the job description is exactly as it says on the tin. The below article doesn’t give the impression that Ashworth was in control of transfers, but that is was Staveley doing the deals. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5652769/2024/07/24/newcastle-eddie-howe-structure/ This article confirms he previously held veto on transfers https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5650178/2024/07/23/manchester-united-transfer-latest-arsenal-liverpool-real-madrid/ What does Howe want to stay? Howe is not demanding a set number of signings nor stipulating specific targets be brought in. The head coach is not even insisting upon total autonomy on recruitment (he previously held the final say on incoming). On Friday, he admitted “things like that are still being worked on” and he does not know if that remains the case. Howe is seeking a collective approach to transfer business and wants to retain influence while working constructively alongside Mitchell — whose role was described by Eales as being “90 per cent recruitment”. Let me know if I can do anymore research for you ?

Jobs for the boys no thanks.

Clearly the financial side would be signed off by PIF, but the final selection finance permitting was down to Howe that’s on record. It’s been widely reported that Ashworth was unsatisfied with the scope of his job and he didn’t have the responsibility he first thought, does that really suggest he was behind the strategy, I believe outside of the financial problems for Staveley, the power lines were part of the problem and one of the reasons their exit was hastened. Last summer I’d have targeted a pacy CB and right sided forward, Barnes was an expensive backup in a position we’d just spent 40 million on in January.

It’s well documented Howe had final say on transfers, yes their should be a committee, but the SD should have final say in my book as the farce at the start of this window showed.

About sums it up they’re off their tits in a land of make believe.

Find Anfield an absolute chore from city centre in an absolute shit area, nowhere has the city centre buzz like Newcastle on match days. We are very lucky to have the location, even though i’m a massive advocate for a new stadium it must be just up Barrack Road or by the river.

Delighted Mitchell has come in and is overseeing the window, if he has paused deals to re-evaluate then he’s doing his job in my opinion. Last summer was ill thought out strategically and left us way short, Eddie might be a great coach but with PSR concerns the transfer approach needs mapped out to take us to the next level and that should be Mitchell’s final say going forward.

Must have taken him ages to get through security at the airport.

A massive fuck off blue star illuminated on the roof of stadium.

Looks a unit in that video and all over attackers like a rash impressive.

In isolation it’s not a bad strip but when compared to previous version it falls short, not sure what the obsession is with making the badge white though.

Bloody shame if scousers get Ederson had him down as a dark horse signing this summer especially if Longstaff goes.

Once a cunt always a cunt

Think the 3rd strip should have official badge and trefoil would be much better. If we were going to use the NUFC badge it should have been with a silver strip like original.

I think it’s pretty clear Howe likes total control over football matters, he’s never worked at a big club and unfortunately he needs to get used to this set up, he clearly had Amanda’s ear and that probably played a part in Ashworth fucking off. In saying that he’s clearly best man for job, someone like Poch would have been a dream when takeover happened, but his stock has fallen massively and wouldn’t excite me one bit now. Let’s hope everyone gives it a go this season, think the transfer window certainly is going to be a test for the new dynamic and whether Mitchell and Howe’s vision aligns on transfer strategy.

It could but if I was a betting man and it’s unlikely club would want to publicise he’s injured already.

Highlighted that he missed training, so unless he didn’t travel, or had a dodgy Bratwurst history would suggest he’s very much in the Wilson mould.