BlackandWhite Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 hours ago, Infinitely Content said: Thank you Unai Emery.. I rate him highly, but the universe smiled upon us with this one. To be fair, there’s nothing to suggest Emery would not have done as good of a job, he’s been just as transformative for Villa as Howe has been for us. I’d be surprised if he doesn’t win them a trophy by the end of next season. Could well be the FA Cup this year, more than likely in the semi final and only one of Sky’s six left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Wouldn’t swap him got Howe and not saying anyone here is doing it but Emery has got to be one of the most disrespected managers of the modern era. I honestly think it’s just that stint at Arsenal. Hes got an insane record. 3 Europas on the bounce and then another with Villarreal. Great manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 18 minutes ago, Sempiternal said: Wouldn’t swap him got Howe and not saying anyone here is doing it but Emery has got to be one of the most disrespected managers of the modern era. I honestly think it’s just that stint at Arsenal. Hes got an insane record. 3 Europas on the bounce and then another with Villarreal. Great manager I don't think Emery is disrespected at all, if anything I'd say the opposite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 He doesn't come across as well as Howe, all the good ebening bants etc. Howe is more of a fit for us I'd say. With Monchi and Villa, the Spanish connection and their style of recycling the squad every summer, he fits better over there. Howe prefers stability, continuity etc as a big part of his approach is team bonding, identity, work ethic and culture. Emery is more of a master tactician Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) Unlike Emery, I love how Howe’s career is on this journey with us if that makes sense. Kind of makes Sunday sweeter that it wasn’t just a huge moment for us the way we got that monkey off our backs but same with Howe getting his first major trophy. He will no doubt be on cloud 9. And no doubt hungry for more. Tactically he got it so spot on, the level of prep for the game obviously started weeks ago when he didn’t show our full hand at Anfield. The set piece tactic worked a fucking treat. After rewatching the game in full it would’ve been a travesty if we hadn’t won the game, we played the best team in the country by some distance off the park. I want this to be the first of many that he wins us. But regardless of what happens he goes down in history as one of our best ever. I don’t think it’s fair comparing him to Keegan, as the circumstances were different. But his name belongs in the same breath and ultimately he is the man who has brought us silverware. Edited March 18 by Danh1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Emery wouldn’t have gotten the club the way Howe does. Eddie is part of the fabric. Unai would’ve just been a manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Our best manager in the last 50 years. Look at what he inherited, what he’s improved, look at what he’s done with what he’s had, look at the restrictions he has that others didn’t, look at the competition he faces domestically and abroad, and yes, SBR and KK are legends for what they did in football and what they did for us. Howe to me is firmly their bracket first of all, but secondly, for me he’s all time. The thing I want to stress is this - we are just getting started under Eddie. Bring it on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Howe tactically annihilated Slot - his refusal/inability to adapt to our tactics effectively gave us one of the simplest victories you will ever see. Mastermind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Won't shy away from some of my comments earlier in the season about being concerned he'd be able to take us to the 'next step' and genuinely thought it would run it's natural cause in the next year or so. But also was quite clear that there's nobody I'd want more to deliver a trophy than him. He's done that now and rightfully takes his place alongside the likes of Harvey, Milburn & Shearer as the top of the tree legends that will forever be associated with Newcastle United. From day 1 he's just absolutely 'got it', hasn't he? I hope he's here for years and years. For me now, he's about as far away from criticism as you possibly can be and probably has the safest job in the league, and rightfully so btw. Many have tried and failed to deliver what he's done - not to discredit what Keegan & Robson did as it was different eras and both are absolutely synonymous with this club. The bloke will get a statue (though I'm all for waiting till the day he's no longer our manager, would be a bit odd otherwise imo) and hopefully the plaque on there has a long list of titles he's won. As an absolute born pessimist, I can say with pretty decent conviction that this League cup will be the first of a good few trophies with him as manager. You won't be able to write the story of NUFC without mentioning Eddie Howe. I'm going to be a greedy bastard here - I want a european trophy. I know the European Cup is probably out of reach whilst Real Madrid exist, but we should definitely be going hell for leather for the Europa League if the opportunity arises. Even the King and Souness got to a quarter in that, and Robson came mightily close in 04. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 12 hours ago, The Prophet said: I don't think Emery is disrespected at all, if anything I'd say the opposite. I think it’s in England maybe prior to the villa job, the whole “good ebening” stuff but yeah I think maybe not so true now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I wouldn’t swap and agree that each fits the respective club perfectly. It just seemed he got hammered here but I suppose that was pre Villa. I think that’s reflected in the fact he was at Villa tbf, like at the time it wasn’t a great job to take Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 6 minutes ago, Sempiternal said: I think it’s in England maybe prior to the villa job, the whole “good ebening” stuff but yeah I think maybe not so true now. Before Villa, my perception was that he was an excellent tournament manager who'd had mixed returns in terms of league performances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Honestly can't say enough about what this giant has achieved. I'm still struggling for the right words. After the summer with Staveley going, I was genuinely worried about whether his heart was still in it. Silly me. Because then, he just rose above all that and if you're a player or a fan you're now going to follow this guy right to the end. I've never seen us turn up like that when it mattered and just shrug off the likes of Gordon and Hall being out, no excuses no pity party. 70 years wiped out not in an instant, but in 100 minutes of controlled yet emotional play against one of the best teams you'll face. Let's get champions league now and see what he can do next. He's the man, no question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 😀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I see the narrative since winning the cup is he's the next England manager after the World Cup. They don't like us having success do they. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 9 minutes ago, andycap said: I see the narrative since winning the cup is he's the next England manager after the World Cup. They don't like us having success do they. TBF they've been saying that for ages anyway despite it being incredibly unlikely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 13 minutes ago, andycap said: I see the narrative since winning the cup is he's the next England manager after the World Cup. They don't like us having success do they. If anything it’ll strengthen his desire to stay here and win more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowhere Man Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 15/03/2025 at 13:06, Nowhere Man said: I’ve heard from a trusted source that if he loses the cup final and doesn’t achieve champions league this season then he will have to bring in his own teabags, milk & sugar. This lads usually spot on with his ITK Let you know if I hear anything else.. Update.. hearing he can upgrade to Tetleys extra strong teabags, Alpro oat milk?? & Mellow Birds coffee.. as long as he sends in the receipts.. more as it comes… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 3 hours ago, Ronson333 said: 😀 That's hilarious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 We Love Eddie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggy_Keagal Posted Saturday at 18:11 Share Posted Saturday at 18:11 The Dwight Gayle interview with Open Goal is absolutely fascinating. From the Steve Bruce stuff to the complete contrast with our class League Cup winning manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted Saturday at 18:14 Share Posted Saturday at 18:14 The can't be too many managers that have been so monumentally significant at two clubs. What he did at Bournemouth absolutely transformed the club, a massive figure in their history. Then for us to be the first manager to win a cup in over half a century. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted Saturday at 18:14 Share Posted Saturday at 18:14 Nearly a week since we won a trophy...Howe out!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted Saturday at 18:15 Share Posted Saturday at 18:15 3 minutes ago, Keggy_Keagal said: The Dwight Gayle interview with Open Goal is absolutely fascinating. From the Steve Bruce stuff to the complete contrast with our class League Cup winning manager. just posted it in the youtube thread. agree. its excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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