Eddie Howe - Nominated for Manager of the Season

[Whitley mag]

I think it’s pretty clear Howe likes total control over football matters, he’s never worked at a big club and unfortunately he needs to get used to this set up, he clearly had Amanda’s ear and that probably played a part in Ashworth fucking off.

 

In saying that he’s clearly best man for job, someone like Poch would have been a dream when takeover happened, but his stock has fallen massively and wouldn’t excite me one bit now.

 

Let’s hope everyone gives it a go this season, think the transfer window certainly is going to be a test for the new dynamic and whether Mitchell and Howe’s vision aligns on transfer strategy.

[Dr Jinx]

47 minutes ago, Vinny Green Balls said:

Honestly, based on what? Sometimes you sound like the perfect candidate to be a sports journalist.

 

Why thank you 😂

 

Based on, he wants the job, maybe not right now but it's an opportunity that may not present itself again. He's smart and I'm sure he's considered this.

 

He's talked about a difficult summer.. aside from the PSR nonsense and the recent departures of Amanda and Mehrdad, why else would it have been difficult? Again.. things going on behind the scenes that we're not privy to.

 

Or there's more to both those situations than we realise. 

 

Either way it's just a nagging feeling that all isn't well.

 

I think PIF rate him but he doesn't have that same relationship that he had with Staveley and the recent additions of Mitchell and Bunce just add more layers to get through to have any direct access.

 

So yeah, between all that and the speculation in the papers, I think he's a bit unsettled and I don't think his quotes from those interviews are the last of it.

[et tu brute]

Watched the Geordie Journos on YouTube earlier and they were saying that Howe had a more harder tone at the press conference with the tabloids, compared to the video interviews. 
 

 

[Ameritoon]

Louise Taylor said the same but they've since taken that part out of the article 

https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jul/19/eddie-howe-hints-england-manager-interest-with-newcastle-warning

[OverThere]

What are these boundaries I wonder? The DOF and manager need to be on the same page for sure, but EH isn't the DOF.

[Dr Jinx]

It's harder for a DoF to come in and make an impact when there's already a sitting manager there who they didn't choose.

 

Does he have an input on tactics? Style of play etc? Or is he just a glorified scout or head of recruitment?

 

Not saying it's impossible but EH won't be willing to let go of everything he currently has control over. He needs to meet them halfway for it to work.

[McDog]

21 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said:

It's harder for a DoF to come in and make an impact when there's already a sitting manager there who they didn't choose.

 

Does he have an input on tactics? Style of play etc? Or is he just a glorified scout or head of recruitment?

 

Not saying it's impossible but EH won't be willing to let go of everything he currently has control over. He needs to meet them halfway for it to work.

 

 

I mean that's true, but during the hiring discussions he came in knowing exactly what the manager is and how he plays, right. It wasn't some shocking thing. I'm not clued in obviously but do DOF normally dictate style on the pitch? I will agree totally that they need to meet in the middle to make everything work but should be true of every single club in the world. 

[Dr Jinx]

I'm just not convinced EH wants to work under a DoF. He has to if he stays but then he does have this other potential amazing opportunity if he chooses not to.. one where he wouldn't have to work under anyone.

 

That's the crux of it. Total freedom or stay and try and manoeuvre several layers of executive dick swinging to try and achieve your goals.

[aussiemag]

3 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said:

I'm just not convinced EH wants to work under a DoF. He has to if he stays but then he does have this other potential amazing opportunity if he chooses not to.. one where he wouldn't have to work under anyone.

 

That's the crux of it. Total freedom or stay and try and manoeuvre several layers of executive dick swinging to try and achieve your goals.

 

I do think the "executive" swinging is necessary for the successful medium and long term future of the club. Eddie is only going to be looking at the season ahead and will want to make all decisions that might help this year, but then see the club move backwards. For example not moving Trippier and Wilson on in January is effecting transfer business now. I also think Eddie needs to be more open to scouting outside of PL experience. 

[McDog]

2 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said:

I'm just not convinced EH wants to work under a DoF. He has to if he stays but then he does have this other potential amazing opportunity if he chooses not to.. one where he wouldn't have to work under anyone.

 

That's the crux of it. Total freedom or stay and try and manoeuvre several layers of executive dick swinging to try and achieve your goals.

 

 

Maybe, but he needs to get used to it. Not seen too many jobs where you answer to no management unless you own the whole shop.

[Kanj]

He literally admitted he was in support of one as he wanted to focus on managing and coaching. 

[ToonToon]

Noone person is bigger than the club.  If Howe has doubts he should leave.  Setting boundaries internally is fine but to come out with make me happy stuff in the media is quite dangerous.  

Phase 2 of our rebuild is in motion and there will be casualties.  Howe may have just set the wheels in motion for him to be one of them.

[jack j]

The whole phase 2 patter gets right on my tits.

People automatically think we are going to be guaranteed success because of moving through these "phases"

[PauloGeordio]

23 minutes ago, jack j said:

The whole phase 2 patter gets right on my tits.

People automatically think we are going to be guaranteed success because of moving through these "phases"

 

 

[ATB]

Several good comments. I stand on the side that I think the direction the club has taken behind the scenes is exactly the right way forward. I think last season overall was kind of a "failure" and changes are necessary to be made. I think Howe is a great coach (with flaws of course) but think he sometimes seems to see himself bigger than he is. If he doesn't like to focus more on coaching, then it's better for all parties with a chance. I think it's a given that he should be allowed to have opinions about signings etc. (I don't like the arrangement that coaches only get what is served, ala Chelsea) but it should be more advisory than demanding. Also be guided when we need to sell.

 

Now the club really need a heavy signing for everyone to feel better!

[AyeDubbleYoo]

5 hours ago, Ameritoon said:

Louise Taylor said the same but they've since taken that part out of the article 

https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jul/19/eddie-howe-hints-england-manager-interest-with-newcastle-warning

That’s a ridiculous spin on what he said though. As long as I feel supported means I do feel supported now. 

[ATB]

6 hours ago, et tu brute said:

Watched the Geordie Journos on YouTube earlier and they were saying that Howe had a more harder tone at the press conference with the tabloids, compared to the video interviews. 
 

 

Recently found this channel. Really good I think, gives a little more substance to everything.

[jack j]

53 minutes ago, ATB said:

Recently found this channel. Really good I think, gives a little more substance to everything.

Really? Liam Kennedy is a fucking tool..wraiths pal and he knows fuck all

[Danh1]

Now that AS and MG have gone, I don’t think any journalist will be reliable. Probably explains the change of tone for some of them (The Athletic).

[Cronky]

We gotta problem. And just when things were going so well.

 

However you may dress it up, this is a public threat to resign. Eddie is normally very discreet when it comes to keeping things behind closed doors, so this is right out of character. Presumably he's already made the powers that be aware of his concerns privately - if not, they have a right to feel annoyed. 

 

It all seems a bit pointless. It's not going to encourage any prospective players to join us if they get the impression that the Head Coach is liable to change. It also means that Eales and Mitchell will be either walking on eggshells or keen to assert themselves, neither of which will help. Those two have come across as sound people with a genuine regard for Eddie's abilities, so I imagine they'll be a bit taken aback.

 

I think Eddie is used to working within an intimate working environment where he has some considerable influence and access to the decision-makers above him. He joined a bigger club in us, but his close contact with Amanda and Mehrdad, who were running the club from somewhat ill-defined roles, allowed him to exercise the power that he felt he needed. Our structure is now more typical of a major club, and he's feeling very insecure. But it's difficult to know why he hasn't decided to keep quiet and just see how things pan out.

 

Looking at his career, I think he likes to feel that he's on familiar ground, with familiar people. He was very anxious to keep his coaching team with him, when he came here. Excuse the amateur psychology, but there may be insecurities from his early years that have been exposed. People of exceptional ability can be vulnerable like this. It's what drives them.

 

I'm worried, because going public like this is unfair on the people he's working for. 

[gbandit]

Howay man, people need to calm the fuck down. He’s negotiating whilst also being honest. If he goes, it won’t be because of what’s happening at the club, it’ll be because of the England offer. That’s it 

[Miggys First Goal]

Gone right off Eddie now. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jokes 

[80]

12 minutes ago, gbandit said:

Howay man, people need to calm the fuck down. He’s negotiating whilst also being honest. If he goes, it won’t be because of what’s happening at the club, it’ll be because of the England offer. That’s it 

He's pretty much explicitly saying the opposite of that, mind. If he did somehow leave, it sounds plausible he wouldn't take the England job either - if some suits are telling him certain players are mandatory selections for commercial reasons.

[SUPERTOON]

6 hours ago, Dr Jinx said:

I'm just not convinced EH wants to work under a DoF. He has to if he stays but then he does have this other potential amazing opportunity if he chooses not to.. one where he wouldn't have to work under anyone.

 

That's the crux of it. Total freedom or stay and try and manoeuvre several layers of executive dick swinging to try and achieve your goals.

He won’t get another club job then because all clubs work that way now.

[gbandit]

4 minutes ago, 80 said:

He's pretty much explicitly saying the opposite of that, mind. If he did somehow leave, it sounds plausible he wouldn't take the England job either - if some suits are telling him certain players are mandatory selections for commercial reasons.

I don’t think there’s any chance he leaves us for any job other than England. We know we can’t trust a word he says about the England job, saying he didn’t even realise Gareth was gone, Howay. He’s saying all the stuff about wanting control because that’s what he wants in this job. He’ll get enough of what he wants with us to stay, it’s just about whether the England offer is too attractive