Rich Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: I wonder if Howe is cool with working under a sporting director. He did so at Bournemouth and recommended the guy to join him at Celtic. Richard Hughes, I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) I just don't get the Howe hype at all tbh, like I love Hughton but I would be equally baffled if there was constant talk of him being some kind of managerial prodigy. Hope I'm wrong obvs. Edited November 4, 2021 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Chicane said: Gotta be a bit weird rocking up to a job that you and the whole world knows you were at best the second choice for Sure all the money bags help of course It'll be Howes job to prove the owners wrong. Jones in charge for Brighton man. Howe is underwhelming but ffs just get him in charge ASAP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I don't see much hype about him tbh More a case of acceptance that he's the man now so let's try to look at the positives Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagMal Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Really coming around to the idea of Howe now, not a massive ego so less likely to throw his toys out of the pram, oversaw the development of Bournemouth through the leagues so will have some idea of building an infrastructure and facilities etc which he can have an input in. Clearly an intelligent guy who seems to communicate well which is what it seems modern footballers need instead of the "let's play" PFM bullshit. Yes we might not get the Messi's etc in January but that is not what we need right now but I am sure he could attract players like Ramsey and linguard easily enough and this is what we need at this stage, good with the youth players by all accounts as well. We might not get the instant couple of wins that we need straight away but I would be confident that he would have us in a good position with plenty of the season to spare, I also think he would see straight through the likes of shelvey etc and peddle them at the first opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Just now, Chicane said: I don't see much hype about him tbh More a case of acceptance that he's the man now so let's try to look at the positives I might have just made it up tbf Always assumed he was seen as an upcoming English Pep. That may have passed years ago like I've been out the loop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, Rich said: He did so at Bournemouth and recommended the guy to join him at Celtic. Richard Hughes, I think. Is that the guys responsible for Ibe and Solanke? the signings they made during his tenure really are concerning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, MagMal said: Really coming around to the idea of Howe now, not a massive ego so less likely to throw his toys out of the pram, oversaw the development of Bournemouth through the leagues so will have some idea of building an infrastructure and facilities etc which he can have an input in. Clearly an intelligent guy who seems to communicate well which is what it seems modern footballers need instead of the "let's play" PFM bullshit. Yes we might not get the Messi's etc in January but that is not what we need right now but I am sure he could attract players like Ramsey and linguard easily enough and this is what we need at this stage, good with the youth players by all accounts as well. We might not get the instant couple of wins that we need straight away but I would be confident that he would have us in a good position with plenty of the season to spare, I also think he would see straight through the likes of shelvey etc and peddle them at the first opportunity. I watched those tactical videos with Howe and I thought there is no way Bruce would do anything like this or even know how to. I've also come around to the idea of Howe, totally based on he's a million miles better than Bruce. We've gotta get behind him and stop up this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejeck Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 If it is Howe then so be it, not really an exciting appointment but maybe, given the situation, practicality is the key. One thing is for sure, he'll never be offered a better opportunity than this. It's up to him to make it work and prove his worth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Is that the guys responsible for Ibe and Solanke? the signings they made during his tenure really are concerning. Personally as I’ve already said I think he will be an absolute disaster and that Caulkin article about vote being split, happy to work with Jones and worked before with Ritchie - fuck off man Edited November 4, 2021 by et tu brute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed210 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Anyone for Phil Brown? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Bit underwhelmed, but I don't mind Howe in the grand scheme of things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Maximin Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) All well and good commenting on his poor last season and shoddy transfer but you can’t overlook the previous 11 years he had there. Find it odd people say they “don’t rate” Howe - granted we haven’t seen enough of him at different top flight clubs, but the development of Bournemouth under him was frankly ridiculous. Ultimately many of the best managers often leave after a bad spell having taken the club as far as possible, but you can’t really judge them on their last spell. Edited November 4, 2021 by St. Maximin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Is that the guys responsible for Ibe and Solanke? the signings they made during his tenure really are concerning. Aye, but also the likes of Brooks, Ramsdale, Cook, Begovic, Lermer, King, Mings, Wilson, Fraser, etc. Some stinkers are inevitable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 These leaks to Caulkin, et al are definitely a damage limitation exercise. Fair play, they've acknowledged mistakes were made. It also seems they're buttering up Howe, before making an official approach. You'd think if he is their man, we'd hear something before the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I’d be surprised if Howe at full control of transfers (or any manager we bring in). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Howe being 2nd choice and seen as ‘less exciting’, may well work in his favour if he is appointed, in terms of lower expectations and a bit less pressure. With time strumming short, I’d get him in now and offer a big bonus for keeping us up and every league position gained. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Rich said: Aye, but also the likes of Brooks, Ramsdale, Cook, Begovic, Lermer, King, Mings, Wilson, Fraser, etc. Some stinkers are inevitable. Ake as well. Solanke and Ibe were clearly both terrible signings but you felt Bournemouth were shopping in a very different supermarket to everyone else, despite their Premier League status. Looking at the summer Ibe signed, the other wingers moving in the market were Townsend, Sissoko, Bolasie, Sane, Redmond, Januzaj, Feghouli... Bournemouth were never getting anywhere near any of them. Doesn't excuse poor scouting of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejeck Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, The Prophet said: These leaks to Caulkin, et al are definitely a damage limitation exercise. Fair play, they've acknowledged mistakes were made. It also seems they're buttering up Howe, before making an official approach. You'd think if he is their man, we'd hear something before the weekend. Whilst simultaneously telling Emery that his interview was shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, et tu brute said: Personally as I’ve already said I think he will be an absolute disaster and that Caulkin article about vote being split, happy to work with Jones and worked before with Ritchie - fuck off man Not sure what the problem is with the Jones and Ritchie part is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 12 minutes ago, Rich said: Aye, but also the likes of Brooks, Ramsdale, Cook, Begovic, Lermer, King, Mings, Wilson, Fraser, etc. Some stinkers are inevitable. Great points, I think a lot of those players were bargain buys (Begovic was a pretty penny and established iirc however). we have to spend very well due to FFP being a massive glass ceiling which protects the big clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarralad Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I'm still thinking of how Howe would be under the old regime and not the new one with little to no backing in every department, I am warming to him and what he and the new owners could pull off as a whole team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGRM Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I’m definitely one of those who has had a bit of a u-turn on Eddie Howe, watched some of the YouTube vids and he seems a very good choice considering the shite we’re in. I think this is a massive opportunity for him to progress his career also, it could be his “make or break” job. Went on a Bournemouth forum and they can’t believe he is thinking of joining us. They obviously rate him highly. I just hope the owners get a move on, get him in and give him a chance to work with the squad during the international break. Let’s stop this fucking about and start the next chapter! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Don Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 32 minutes ago, Chicane said: Gotta be a bit weird rocking up to a job that you and the whole world knows you were at best the second choice for Sure all the money bags help of course How many clubs get their first choice? Alex Ferguson was 3rd choice for Aberdeen back in the day,and look what happened. Sometimes things work out unexpectedly in one's favour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 People seem to to forget we are still the same dysfunctional club. Nothing has changed in the slightest apart from the ownership structure. The club is a blank canvas, and its gonna take time bring in the people who can help reshape the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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