AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I think virtually all managers dislike the format of the Europa League. I can't blame them too much. Almost every manager says it, I can't see what the big deal is. You clearly have much less time to prepare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Not that I read interviews with foreign managers, but it seems a way bigger deal in this country than anywhere else with teams from other countries taking it far more seriously and not really letting it affect their league form. Any reason for that, the money at stake if a club gets relegated? The format is shite and there are far too many games like, no doubt about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I'm not sure TBH, you're right Europeans seem to enjoy it a lot more. Maybe just we're English and we have a superior attitude towards Europe in general, and the PL survival is everything to a lot of clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I watched the interview and it's not as bad as it sounds, basically said it could effect them later in the season because they started earlier than everyone else and at the same time they have an advantage early on because of that. Like when we started really early in that intertoto cup yonks ago...and ended up finishing 4th. We didn't actually play in Europe following that though, so while we started early competitively we had relatively few games that season to tire us owt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I watched the interview and it's not as bad as it sounds, basically said it could effect them later in the season because they started earlier than everyone else and at the same time they have an advantage early on because of that. Like when we started really early in that intertoto cup yonks ago...and ended up finishing 4th. Aye but usually those who start early do tend to end the season slowly because of it. Not defending the whole Europe excuses because i hate it and all teams should attack the competition with their best team IMO. But those who start doing qualifiers in pre season do tend to struggle towards the end of the season but start well. McClaren isn't wrong in that sense but it doesn't mean Southampton will mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Football is first and foremost for winning trophies, if you're unlikely to do that it should be to entertain the fans, and fans clearly enjoy being in Europe more than playing West Bromwich in another meaningless game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Another thing I've nothing he's changed. Players used to arrive to games in tracksuits. Now: http://i.imgur.com/oYyOfnu.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 He's two days early as well. I like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Football is first and foremost for winning trophies, if you're unlikely to do that it should be to entertain the fans, and fans clearly enjoy being in Europe more than playing West Bromwich in another meaningless game. Wonder if attendances and viewing figures bare this out ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I always liked how Man Utd have their players dress in uniforms before games. It's a good idea for us, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 He's two days early as well. I like that. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 He's two days early as well. I like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/458149/Newcastle-United-Steve-McClaren-England Comes across well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I really hope he does well here as I'm sick of us being shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/458149/Newcastle-United-Steve-McClaren-England Comes across well. Miles ahead of Pardew and Carver, at least in his command of English. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I really hope he does well here as I'm sick of us being s****. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I hope we're at least fun to watch even if bad I do think we'll start slow regardless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 We just need to see improvement and improvement this year is top ten after the shit served up last 2 years. Something to build on, having a go at teams and Mitrovic butt fucking teams especially Chelsea, Scum, Crystal Palace and the victims Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I hope we're at least fun to watch even if bad I do think we'll start slow regardless I think we'll start slow but also think he'll improve us given a bit of time. I really like hearing what he has to say. He comes across so much more professional than anything we've had under Ashley, and I'm desperate for him to do well if only to kill the apathy that's taken over my following of the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I hope we're at least fun to watch even if bad I do think we'll start slow regardless I think we'll start slow but also think he'll improve us given a bit of time. I really like hearing what he has to say. He comes across so much more professional than anything we've had under Ashley, and I'm desparate for him to do well if only to kill the apathy that's taken over my following of the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Really doesn't care what society think about his hairdo. I respect that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 My view is that McClaren is not incompetent so it takes "the manager" out of the list of things to be especially concerned about. It means we can instead focus on what Ashley is doing to the club. All of the inept set pieces and set piece defending under Pardew and Carver were only Ashley's fault in so much as those two were Ashley appointments. It will be easier to focus on transfer policy when its not a case of Williamson playing because the manager won't pick MYM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Really doesn't care what society think about his hairdo. I respect that. - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/9940114/georginio-wijnaldum-tells-sky-sports-i-joined-newcastle-for-steve-mcclarens-philosophy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I know McClaren hasn't necessarily been able to translate good coaching into consistent results but I'm looking forward to see if he can actually bring on a few players. Given we had Carver and then that charlatan Pardew before that most of the players have stood still or gone backwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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