Eddie Howe

[Thomson Mouse]

3 minutes ago, OpenC said:

 

Wenger has been my shout like

Nah, he’s 71. Not what we need.

[Happinesstan]

1 minute ago, HaydnNUFC said:

FWIW (nowt) Conte is the favourite with pretty much all the bookies and betting has been suspended on PaddyPower(?).

I'd take Paddy Power over Bruce.

[OpenC]

2 minutes ago, hakka said:

 

Is he still able to do it? even on a short term? I do really admire him and his fantastic achievements, but he's 71. I suppose Bobby Robson must have nearly been that age during the end of his time managing us.

 

That's a fair point like Hadn't considered that he was getting on.  I reckon Conte would do a better job with the current squad but I just can't see it happening this has all been too fast for me

 

 

Edited October 8, 2021 by OpenC

[christ]

4 minutes ago, TRon said:

 

I would take Howe in a heartbeat under less ambitious owners, but I think we can aim higher with PIF. Not sure Howe would command the pulling power for the really big players abroad. 

That’s basically where I’m at too. Manager is the only thing the new owners can influence in the immediate term to improve fortunes. You’d hope they see it as an opportunity to make a statement.

[christ]

4 minutes ago, hakka said:

 

Is he still able to do it? even on a short term? I do really admire him and his fantastic achievements, but he's 71. I suppose Bobby Robson must have nearly been that age during the end of his time managing us.

He probably wouldn’t want to. He seems to be enjoying knocking around UEFA HQ trying to ruin the game with his mental ideas.

[nbthree3]

Last summer https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4087557/new-newcastle-owners-target-pochettinoallegricavani-sources

 

"Despite reports suggesting Steve Bruce will have time to prove himself, sources have told ESPN the owners want a more high-profile name for next season, with four leading contenders: Pochettino, Allegri, Rafael Benitez and Lucien Favre."

 

Favre being the only one available. We'll see if that report has substance eventually

[hakka]

1 minute ago, OpenC said:

 

That's a fair point like Hadn't considered that he was getting on.  I reckon Conte would do a better job with the current squad but I just can't see it happening this has all been too fast for me

 

 

 

 

It's all bonkers  - I thought takeover was 99.9% dead and we were on course for a relegation under Bruce, suddenly we are having serious debates about which top league international winning managers we should be bringing in. 

[hakka]

2 minutes ago, christ said:

He probably wouldn’t want to. He seems to be enjoying knocking around UEFA HQ trying to ruin the game with his mental ideas.

 

It's been nearly 4 years since he left Arsenal and there hasn't been a sniff of him managing anyone, which suggests he's happy doing whatever he's doing now. Not paid attention to his work within UEFA, but sad to hear it's not ideas that are well received.

[Chris_R]

Only problem with Conte is that he doesn't play with wingers.

Can we see ASM as a wingback?

[christ]

1 minute ago, hakka said:

 

It's been nearly 4 years since he left Arsenal and there hasn't been a sniff of him managing anyone, which suggests he's happy doing whatever he's doing now. Not paid attention to his work within UEFA, but sad to hear it's not ideas that are well received.

I think he’s behind the World Cup every two years plan and has mooted stuff like kick ins rather than throw ins.

 

He was always an innovator but he needs to be stopped.

[Collage]

1 minute ago, Chris_R said:

Only problem with Conte is that he doesn't play with wingers.

Can we see ASM as a wingback?

Wide forward?

[Happinesstan]

6 minutes ago, OpenC said:

 

That's a fair point like Hadn't considered that he was getting on.  I reckon Conte would do a better job with the current squad but I just can't see it happening this has all been too fast for me

 

 

 

If Conte has, as reported, been approached I'd like to think he can be convinced. First choice to show we're serious. And who could refuse Mandy?

I know it's early days and there is nothing to support my illusion, but she makes me believe she has a similar charisma to Keegan.

[hakka]

2 minutes ago, christ said:

I think he’s behind the World Cup every two years plan and has mooted stuff like kick ins rather than throw ins.

 

He was always an innovator but he needs to be stopped.

 

Yeah he's had some odd ideas. I remember once he suggested removing points for draws and wins, and purely give points for goals.   - I think it was because he was seeing a rise in park the bus tactics so thought that would combat it.

[HaydnNUFC]

10 minutes ago, Chris_R said:

Only problem with Conte is that he doesn't play with wingers.

Can we see ASM as a wingback?

 

He'd play in the attacking 3. Hazard never played at wing back for Chelsea, like.

[JeffJ]

Look at us mad bastards, talking top level managers and tactics at Newcastle! 

[LionOfGosforth]

It's going to take a while for it to sink in that, in theory at least, we can now afford anything and anyone in a footballing sense. Whether we can immediately attract the very best yet in the managerial and playing sense, remains to be seen. We're not about to just come along and poach Pep or sign Salah. But I think we've seen the last of the days when we'd be rumored to have agreed a fee for a player but everyone is saying "Aye, but we'll not pay the wages man, at least we tried", or "He's playing great, will be an honour to see him in a Liverpool shirt". We no longer need to do that.

 

I personally think this is the new owners opportunity to make a real statement, they'll talk in humble terms but in reality, they're going to want to make a big move and ensure we don't struggle. Time will tell.

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1 minute ago, JeffJ said:

Look at us mad bastards, talking top level managers and tactics at Newcastle! 

[Happinesstan]

1 minute ago, LionOfGosforth said:

It's going to take a while for it to sink in that, in theory at least, we can now afford anything and anyone in a footballing sense. Whether we can immediately attract the very best yet in the managerial and playing sense, remains to be seen. We're not about to just come along and poach Pep or sign Salah. But I think we've seen the last of the days when we'd be rumored to have agreed a fee for a player but everyone is saying "Aye, but we'll not pay the wages man, at least we tried", or "He's playing great, will be an honour to see him in a Liverpool shirt". We no longer need to do that.

 

I personally think this is the new owners opportunity to make a real statement, they'll talk in humble terms but in reality, they're going to want to make a big move and ensure we don't struggle. Time will tell.

Aye we might not be signing Salah, but we'll no longer be passing on the opportunity to sign the next Salah.

[SUPERTOON]

When you read the letter about ambition from PIF today and listen to Amanda and her husband talk i honestly think conte is realistic because any manager will be excited by their plans 

[PlymouthGeordie]

Doubt it means anything and apologies if its already been posted but paddy power have suspended bets on Conte becoming our next manager.

[InspectorCoarse]

Just now, PlymouthGeordie said:

Doubt it means anything and apologies if its already been posted but paddy power have suspended bets on Conte becoming our next manager.

Jesus fuckin Christ ! ?

[RodneyCisse]

Surely he would come yet would he?

[joeyt]

Anyone but Gerrard

[Ikon]

Conte

[Happinesstan]

Just now, joeyt said:

Anyone but Gerrard

Yeah. Let's avoid those that the media think are entitled to a top management job based on a successful playing career. For now.