PauloGeordio Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 2 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: People talk about the takeover, and rightly so. But imagine if the takeover happens and we go for the wrong manager. We might still have got relegated and ended up at least a year behind as well as missing out on the chance to sign the class lads we have now. It wasn’t a given that we’d turn things around, it needed a bloke absolutely committed to his task and who would give everything to get us moving forward. We were so lucky to get him. Perfect for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 5 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: People talk about the takeover, and rightly so. But imagine if the takeover happens and we go for the wrong manager. We might still have got relegated and ended up at least a year behind as well as missing out on the chance to sign the class lads we have now. It wasn’t a given that we’d turn things around, it needed a bloke absolutely committed to his task and who would give everything to get us moving forward. yep I think Gerrard would've taken us down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 8 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: People talk about the takeover, and rightly so. But imagine if the takeover happens and we go for the wrong manager. We might still have got relegated and ended up at least a year behind as well as missing out on the chance to sign the class lads we have now. It wasn’t a given that we’d turn things around, it needed a bloke absolutely committed to his task and who would give everything to get us moving forward. Very few coaches in world football have this squad in this position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Keith Downie: "How long did Eddie Howe give himself before he switched his mind to Brentford after the Cup Final?" “Really honestly…it was the next day. It's just how I'm wired, it's how I'm built. I tried to have a word with myself and change how I am, but I couldn't. “So I was back watching the Liverpool game the next day on my own, analysing the game and going through it for what we need to improve. I went easy on myself, I gave myself a night." Focused. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 2 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: People talk about the takeover, and rightly so. But imagine if the takeover happens and we go for the wrong manager. We might still have got relegated and ended up at least a year behind as well as missing out on the chance to sign the class lads we have now. It wasn’t a given that we’d turn things around, it needed a bloke absolutely committed to his task and who would give everything to get us moving forward. PIF did a great job in identifying the right man. Both first choices have been undeniably successful, Emery at Villa and Howe at Newcastle. Either would have been great choices, but Howe was the right fit, and apart from any other reason, because he wanted it more. That means he is more likely to be a long term success here IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 One thing about PIF is that they’re notioriously strategic and process driven. Every penny is accounted for and purposeful. When you have unlimited money it’s easy to be careless and a bit like Chelsea but I’ve been surprised how sound the decision making has been in general. With great power comes great responsibility and it does seem they’ve been very good on that front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Love him so much that I'm listening to a-ha deep cuts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLC Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 7 hours ago, Ginola14 said: yep I think Gerrard would've taken us down This was the tip off I got too. He was definitely in the mix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mountain Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 He has been wonderful, simple as that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Steve Bruce to Eddie Howe. Struggling to think of any club in world football to have ever had a managerial upgrade of that magnitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 1 hour ago, GideonShandy said: Steve Bruce to Eddie Howe. Struggling to think of any club in world football to have ever had a managerial upgrade of that magnitude. or a downgrade from Rafa to Bruce. fucking incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/eddie-howes-programme-notes-ahead-of-brentford Quote This evening we welcome Thomas Frank and his Brentford side to St. James’ Park as we return to Premier League action. Brentford are one of the clubs who are well-placed for a strong finish to the season, so we know what a difficult match it will be tonight. I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say that it’s been an extraordinary couple of weeks for our club, and the city of Newcastle too. Everyone in the football world was aware of Newcastle’s long wait for a trophy, and we knew when we arrived here in late 2021 what it would mean to everyone if we could be part of an era that changed that, and that has served as a huge motivation ever since. But I doubt any of us could have been prepared for what happened on that memorable day at Wembley, or during the time since. In terms of the game itself, the biggest compliment I can pay the players is that I felt we were the better team and fully deserved to win which, when you consider we were playing by far and away the best team in England this season, shows how well we executed our plan. This is a really special group of players with so many individual stories and journeys which have led to this point. None more so than Dan Burn, who scored the first goal at Wembley to set us on our way, helping his boyhood club win a trophy – all in the same week he received an England call-up and returned to Wembley to make his debut. It is just such an honour to lead this group of players and watch from close quarters how hard they work every day. The scenes at the final whistle are a bit of a blur. The outpouring of so many emotions in the stadium, from relief to euphoria and pure joy when we finally lifted the trophy. If anything, the scenes in Newcastle a few days ago when we brought the trophy back to the city were even more emotional and will forever live in the memory. To see so many people, families, different generations together celebrating as one was just so special. While this is undoubtedly a big moment, our aim must now be to make sure it’s the first of many trophies, and a period of success for the club. To see what this has done for the city is just a huge motivation to want more for everyone, and that is now the challenge ahead. The season is far from over, and we need to use this success as a springboard for the remaining games to make the most of the moment. It won’t be easy, as the Premier League is more open and competitive this season than it has been for a very long time. But after such a memorable few weeks, the players are extremely focussed, have trained well, and as has always been the hallmark of this squad, they want more. As ever, they will need your help to achieve that, and as the last few weeks have once again reminded us, when we all work together and stay united as a club, we can achieve anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andy Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Newcastle manager dodging the "Lord Mayor's Show" cliche is almost as big an achievement as winning a cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggy_Keagal Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Newsflash. Eddie Howe is still mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Just now, Keggy_Keagal said: Newsflash. Eddie Howe is still mint. Was touch and go for a minute though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Izakaya Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Love that font Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 1 hour ago, Andy said: Newcastle manager dodging the "Lord Mayor's Show" cliche is almost as big an achievement as winning a cup How can this be the case when we've never won anything? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Fukin brilliant display...Howe Out ! 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis H Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Since THAT Brentford game in December… Played - 21 Won - 16 Lost - 5 Cups - 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: How can this be the case when we've never won anything? "They have been English champions four times (in 1905, 1907, 1909, 1927) and FA Cup winners six times (in 1910, 1924, 1932, 1951, 1952, 1955). The club have also won the 1909 Charity Shield, the 1968–69 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup" Oh...and the Dan Burn League Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tonalis Bookie Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Time to eat some humble pie here. He has definitely turned a corner as a manager and that has to be appreciated and applauded. All of the things I thought were so evident as flaws seem to have been adjusted slightly this season and he can only be applauded for that. We do not seem to be hell bent on one way of playing. The 2 arsenal games showed slight tweaks in formation and style, something we didnt do even when we didnt have the players to play the way we seemingly wanted to. The substitutions don't seem to be just favourites now on the 60th minute or reactive, they actively change the change each time. We are using players and shifting around to manage games and try to win games. Previously this didnt happen. The travel for games seems different and access to the club. The greatest thing a manager can do is evolve and I 100% think he has done that. I do no think last year we would have adapted to the arsenal games the way we did this year and that is all credit to him. He's become a better manager with more experience and its to our benefit. I never wanted him to fail here but also never thought he had those subtle changes in him and im delighted hes shown that he has Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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