Eddie Howe - Cup Winning NUFC Manager

[joeyt]

 

 

 

[Cf]

Something I've been meaning to ask...

 

That dressing room looked to be decorated in NUFC colours. Is that just the default colour scheme or do they modify it to suit who's in there?

[SteV]

4 minutes ago, Cf said:

Something I've been meaning to ask...

 

That dressing room looked to be decorated in NUFC colours. Is that just the default colour scheme or do they modify it to suit who's in there?

Modify.

 

Much like the Black Cat Bar at Stadium of Light.

[TheBrownBottle]

I'll readily put up that I was of those doubting over the last few months if he was ultimately the man to take the next step - he didn't have the 'trophies in the bank' as proof.

 

That doubt is gone - he out-tic-tacked Slot and Liverpool.  I love that he laid out our opener by instructing corners to be hit deep to counter Liverpool's zonal marking.

 

You don't win major finals against the best there is if you're not capable of competing with the elite.  Howe proved what he is last weekend - no further questions from me, your honour.

 

I believe he'll win other tin pots for us - but even if he doesn't, I'll be the first to chip in towards an Eddie Howe statue outside the ground when he eventually goes (if crowdfunding is needed).  I'm not even sure how it is possible to show appreciation for someone who has delivered the only thing you've dreamed of since you were six and only got to see in your forties?

[ponsaelius]

Spot on - he's overcame that doubt for me too. Plus we smacked a full strength Arsenal 4-0 over two legs as well - and showed huge tactically flexibility to achieve that.

 

This cup win should give him pretty much unlimited credit in the bank going into the next couple of years to get the next step right.

[The Prophet]

He's also shown again that he's excellent at being able to reverse negative momentum too.

 

At the start of the season we looked out of sorts and players were said to be disgruntled about the PSR fire sale. There were question marks over his relationship with the club executives and for the first time it looked like "the project" might be stalling. 

 

Fast forward six months we've won a trophy and despite some inconsistency, we're still right in the thick of it for a Champions League spot.

[Ginola14]

have heard a few of people comment on how he 'out-tacticed' Slot which I think is accurate

 

nice to see him getting the that kind of credit - has done similar against Ange, Arteta and Emery to name a few

 

Liverpool didn't know what hit them with those deep corners towards Burn, almost led to a Bruno goal before Burn scored, love how he saved that for this game 

 

the way we isolated Salah and attacked them down their right was also brilliant 

 

and playing over their press to win second balls worked a treat 

 

totally dominated them - like nobody saw this coming so absolutely brilliant from Howe!

 

 

[The College Dropout]

I’ve always been impressed with how he has overcome difficult periods. 
 

I thought he did well to get 7th last season. Mid season I think he made a lot of mistakes but we ended strongly. 
 

This season I had no idea what to expect.  Would we challenge with top 5 due to less games? Would we fall away due to squad staleness? I backed Howe to get the full season no matter what but I was deeply concerned after West Ham. I never questioned his job but all the indicators were poor. Then we turned it around. Went on a great run.  
 

Most people in football media expected us to fade this season.  Few pundits expected us to get Europe at all.  Now o would be disappointed with anything less than Europa League. 

[The College Dropout]

3 minutes ago, Ginola14 said:

have heard a few of people comment on how he 'out-tacticed' Slot which I think is accurate

 

nice to see him getting the that kind of credit - has done similar against Ange, Arteta and Emery to name a few

 

Liverpool didn't know what hit them with those deep corners towards Burn, almost led to a Bruno goal before Burn scored, love how he saved that for this game 

 

the way we isolated Salah and attacked them down their right was also brilliant 

 

and playing over their press to win second balls worked a treat 

 

totally dominated them - like nobody saw this coming so absolutely brilliant from Howe!

 

 

More impressively - he’s found different ways to do it. 

[Optimistic Nut]

17 hours ago, Chicken Dancer said:

Arsenal away in the semi this season. Was the first time he/we went away to a big boy and proper done them. 
 

I actually enjoyed Man Utd at home in 22/23 more than most games. Late Sunday, 2-0 but felt like a proper hiding. Had so many class games at home under him to be fair, but I love that one. 

 

Aye. Went into the tie thinking if we keep it within 1, maybe even 2 goals at a push, we'd have a chance here.

 

Going 2-0 up away, then the "shut up shop" 5-5-0 for the last 10 or so minutes just to not give them a sniff was perfection. 

[Yorkie]

19 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

He's also shown again that he's excellent at being able to reverse negative momentum too.

 

A lot of this is down to his "don't get too high / don't get too low" mantra imo.

[Beren]

48 minutes ago, ponsaelius said:

Spot on - he's overcame that doubt for me too. Plus we smacked a full strength Arsenal 4-0 over two legs as well - and showed huge tactically flexibility to achieve that.

 

This cup win should give him pretty much unlimited credit in the bank going into the next couple of years to get the next step right.

 

+1 

 

I probably don't agree with him being rated 'A' in cf's recent poll, but the jubilation is understandable. I still think he has growth ahead of him, and he has development left to be able to manage a squad competing on multiple fronts (i.e. Europe) over the course of a season, and to develop a style which is less taxing on the team - but as you and BrownBottle said, he has earned the right.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

2 minutes ago, Beren said:

 

+1 

 

I probably don't agree with him being rated 'A' in cf's recent poll, but the jubilation is understandable. I still think he has growth ahead of him, and he has development left to be able to manage a squad competing on multiple fronts (i.e. Europe) over the course of a season, and to develop a style which is less taxing on the team - but as you and BrownBottle said, he has earned the right.

I mean, there’s one better manager in the ‘best league in the world’. That’s quite a strong case for being elite. 

[Paully]

 

[Cronky]

4 minutes ago, Paully said:

 

Well posted. And Eddie was taking over a club with fewer resources in a far weaker position. 
 

I called this a while back. This guy is a rare talent.

[janpawel]

Nice to read all the praise on him. Beating Arsenal twice and Liverpool in a final with a score or 5-1 is insane, proves his tactical game is top. Would be one of our best seasons ever if we can finish 5th

 

I quite like how despite his success of late, he still has areas he/we can improve on, like substitutions, rotation during busy schedules, our possession game etc 

 

Considering the fact he seems to obsess over the game and improving, it makes me think he can still take us up another level or 2 going forward 

 

Though some of potential improvements I mentioned will require good recruitment to enable it

[splinter]

Like to give credit to Amanda Staveley for getting  us the right manager for our club.Eddie totally gets the club and the fans and hos team play in the right way.

[STM]

The only area that I can see him needing to learn, is how to rotate the squad when form dips. If he can balance changing 1 or 2 players every now and then to keep freshness, then those 9 game winning runs can turn into league winning runs.

 

There have been points this season where Gordon, Bruno, Joelinton, Murphy and even Isak could have benefited from just a two week rest... evidenced by Joelintons form since returning from injury. 

 

Obviously Howe needs the squad to do this, which hopefully will come in time.

 

In terms of coaching and matchday, I've nothing but pure awe.

[GideonShandy]

46 minutes ago, splinter said:

Like to give credit to Amanda Staveley for getting  us the right manager for our club.Eddie totally gets the club and the fans and hos team play in the right way.

Absolutely this.  When pundits, journalists and football insiders were saying she should go for Gerrard or Lampard or give Cabbageheed a "fair chance," she -- a person with no serious football background -- came up with Howe and Emery.  Maximum respect to Amanda.

[LiquidAK]

Ban whoever has had the gall to amend this thread title (and the Bruno one) away from "cup winning"

[Memphis]

Howe is such a perfect fit for us. His steadiness and understatement is vital to our success imo. What has impressed me most is his willingness - more accurately, his determination - to make himself better as a manager every single day. I don't think there are very many managers out there, and I would include some of the biggest names in this group, who are constantly improving themselves year on year. His attention to detail is second to none, and that is most notable in his own improvement. He was considered merely an offensive-minded coach when he arrived, within a year he was marshaling one of the meanest defensive units in the Premier League. He's improved our set pieces dramatically, he's improved our ability to control games and play from ahead. And just look at the difference between our cup final performances in 2023 and this year. Overcoming the psychological hurdle of our drought was remarkable.

 

He's navigated a very difficult stretch without significant first team investment and with a massive overhaul behind the scenes - and changed our captain, in a move that was pretty ballsy - while never wavering publicly and never blaming anyone or anything for our trouble. He has a real air of authority without being a pompous prick. He's led the club with such class and dignity; I'm always appreciative of how well he speaks and how he's able to communicate effectively. 

 

I'm not going to compare him to Sir Bobby or Keegan because those two are emotionally connected in their own special ways. But for me, I've never been more confident about our future under anyone else than I am with Howe.

[Danh1]

I said the same the other day but mad how in two of his 3 managerial jobs he’s basically achieved something unprecedented. 

[nufc123]

8 hours ago, janpawel said:

Would be one of our best seasons ever if we can finish 5th

Already our best.

[JLC]

1 hour ago, Memphis said:

Howe is such a perfect fit for us. His steadiness and understatement is vital to our success imo. What has impressed me most is his willingness - more accurately, his determination - to make himself better as a manager every single day. I don't think there are very many managers out there, and I would include some of the biggest names in this group, who are constantly improving themselves year on year. His attention to detail is second to none, and that is most notable in his own improvement. He was considered merely an offensive-minded coach when he arrived, within a year he was marshaling one of the meanest defensive units in the Premier League. He's improved our set pieces dramatically, he's improved our ability to control games and play from ahead. And just look at the difference between our cup final performances in 2023 and this year. Overcoming the psychological hurdle of our drought was remarkable.

 

He's navigated a very difficult stretch without significant first team investment and with a massive overhaul behind the scenes - and changed our captain, in a move that was pretty ballsy - while never wavering publicly and never blaming anyone or anything for our trouble. He has a real air of authority without being a pompous prick. He's led the club with such class and dignity; I'm always appreciative of how well he speaks and how he's able to communicate effectively. 

 

I'm not going to compare him to Sir Bobby or Keegan because those two are emotionally connected in their own special ways. But for me, I've never been more confident about our future under anyone else than I am with Howe.

This is a great post.

[TheBrownBottle]

3 hours ago, splinter said:

Like to give credit to Amanda Staveley for getting  us the right manager for our club.Eddie totally gets the club and the fans and hos team play in the right way.

She wanted Emery from memory - who was spooked when she leaked the story early to the press.  Had she not done that, it would've been Emery as NUFC manager.  She did state that Howe was PIF's preferred candidate.