Eddie Howe

[The Butcher]

Howe played knackered and injured players even though everyone could see that some of them could barely move. Would be interesting to know how much influence the medical staff had on some of the decisions.

 

Reckon Bunce will come in to address that.

[Danh1]

Whatever Howe is doing, I hope it’s soon so we can move on (or rather continue as we are) and prepare for next season.

 

A big signing soon would lift spirits and change the topic of conversation. 

[High Five o]

First of all the talk of Howe being consulted before a new sporting director was appointed is strange, he should not dictate who his new boss is. 
 

Other than that it’s not strange that there is a small power struggle when a new “middle” manager role is filled.

 

i am 100% sure it will be solved, as its for the benefit for both parties.

[Gawalls]

5 hours ago, TRon said:

 

I don't think anyone has issues, but it has introduced a tiny element of doubt, so I can totally understand why people might express that.

You mean people on here focus on the 1% doubt and not the 99% - the part where he said the words “absolutely committed” several times?

 

Nah I think you’re wrong mate, people on here don’t do that.

[Abacus]

Joe Biden has just stepped down. Honestly, if it's not the England job he could be tempted by, then it's something else.

[Ben]

 

[Vinny Green Balls]

Pretty obvious that he'd take his staff to the training ground to announce his resignation to them.

[The Prophet]

1 minute ago, Vinny Green Balls said:

Pretty obvious that he'd take his staff to the training ground to announce his resignation to them.

 

Howe and Mitchell had an arm wrestle to decide who would get final say on transfers.

[midds]

31 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

 

Howe and Mitchell had an arm wrestle to decide who would get final say on transfers.

Tonali had a grand on Howe at 6/4

[Gawalls]

1 hour ago, The Prophet said:

 

Howe and Mitchell had an arm wrestle to decide who would get final say on transfers.

More like when you had a fight at school and it was always “meet you after school at the gates”

[Danh1]

3 hours ago, Ben said:

 

You might as well quote Ronald McDonald putting that divvy’s drivel on here. Absolute whopper 

[elbee909]

"Ronald McDonald suspiciously silent on Howe/Mitchell meet-up - Film At 11"

 

 

Edited July 21, 2024 by elbee909

[McDog]

 

[LFEE]

 

[aussiemag]

1 minute ago, LFEE said:

 

Do you think Eddie leaks info to Luke? 

[BoSelecta]

Clearly he read that tweet about them being at the training ground until late and fabricated the rest. 

[BoSelecta]

4 minutes ago, LFEE said:

 

For anyone who wants to read the article without giving that slug a click…

 

https://archive.is/eT88G

[jack j]

1 minute ago, BoSelecta said:

Clearly he read that tweet about them being at the training ground until late and fabricated the rest. 

Good shout that

Was just thinking about how would luke edwards know anything of what's happened from Friday til now behind closed doors

[The Prophet]

3 minutes ago, LFEE said:

 

 

Exclusive: Club chiefs reassure manager he will continue to hold significant power after he sparked alarm with comments about restructuring.

 

Newcastle United have held clear-the-air talks with Eddie Howe over his future at the club and are confident he would reject any potential interest from England.

 

The club’s board were alarmed by Howe’s comments on Friday when he expressed concern over changes in the management structure this summer and questioned his future if those issues were not addressed.

 

Howe’s public expression of frustration came after the appointment of Paul Mitchell as sporting director and the sudden departure of co-owner Amanda Staveley, with the manager’s future coming into focus as he was made favourite to succeed Gareth Southgate with England.

 

When asked about the situation last Friday, Howe said: “There’s absolutely no point in me saying I’m happy staying at Newcastle if the dynamic isn’t right. I’m certainly not serving Newcastle well if I do that.”

 

Newcastle had not been warned Howe would go public with his frustrations and rather than rebuke their manager, the key power brokers have offered reassurances he will continue to hold significant power and will not be reduced to a first-team coach.

 

In those meetings, led by chief executive Darren Eales, they also reassured Howe he would have a say in recruitment and be involved in all major decisions over the club’s direction of travel.

 

Howe is said to have been pacified by promises the new management structure will be a collaboration between himself and Mitchell, as well as performance director James Bunce, and nothing will be imposed on him.

 

HOWE WILL RECEIVE SHORTLIST OF TRANSFER TARGETS 

 

That is thought to be particularly important in the area of recruitment, as one of Howe’s red lines is understood to have been the fear players would be signed for the first team that he did not want.

 

In turn, Howe has declared that he is more than happy to allow a shortlist of players to be drawn up for him to assess, which includes players from abroad rather than just those with Premier League experience.

 

Indeed, Howe has stressed that he has always been happy to recruit from foreign markets, pointing out that he was the driving force behind the signings of Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes, Dutchman Sven Botman and Sweden international Alexander Isak.

 

Player sales have also been discussed and it would appear increasingly certain that England international Kieran Trippier will be sold this summer, with interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia. There are also doubts about midfielder Sean Longstaff, who only has a year left on his contract, as well as winger Miguel Almiron and centre forward Callum Wilson, who has picked up a back injury early in pre-season.

 

Eales had also described Howe as “phenomenal” and insisted last week they would reject any approach from the FA to interview the former Bournemouth manager who signed a new long-term contract last summer that does not contain a release clause.

 

Newcastle’s recruitment plans have been disrupted by the recent changes and it will be fascinating to see how Mitchell and Howe address the main weaknesses in the squad.

 

A right-sided forward and a right-sided centre-back are the most pressing concerns, while a midfielder and striker will have to be signed if Longstaff and Wilson depart.

[Ben]

Thank fuck for that, I'm pleased Luke has his finger on the pulse 

[The Prophet]

The desperation to make this an England thing, when it's an internal Newcastle thing is very click baity.

[Gallowgate Toon]

Feels like his comments, which I don't think were that bad, were really aimed at YAR who I imagine Howe has no consistent direct line to in reality.

 

I think Eales is in for a tough year, like. I'd wager AS and MG were a bigger comfort blanket for him than anyone else.

[Coffee_Johnny]

“Player sales have also been discussed and it would appear increasingly certain that England international Kieran Trippier will be sold this summer, with interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia. There are also doubts about midfielder Sean Longstaff, who only has a year left on his contract, as well as winger Miguel Almiron and centre forward Callum Wilson, who has picked up a back injury early in pre-season.”

 

With all due respect to the players mentioned, it could be a phenomenal window if we can sell those four for decent ‘bunce’ and bring in improvements in two of the positions—perhaps stick with what we have in Midfield and use Longstaff funds elsewhere and Tripper funds/flexibility for a player capable of playing CB/RB (cover).  

[jack j]

Was gagging for his interview to come out the other day. Wish he hadn't bothered now. Rightly or wrongly the way things have been interpreted has created a bit of a cloud around things, and it's fuck all to do with the England job

 

 

Edited July 22, 2024 by jack j

[80]

Well, if I take all that as being legit, it sounds pretty positive and the club is handling things well.