Eddie Howe

[The Prophet]

Does anyone else find it odd the source is constantly feeling the need to brief the media that its definitely not Fonseca?

 

'We're getting close, I don't want to rule anyone in or out at this stage, except Fonseca. It's definitely not that handsome bastard!'

[MrRaspberryJam]

Don't think anyone can grumble if it was to be Emery like. Has he much experience of relegation battles? 

 

Surely he's good enough to move us up the table 2 places in 28 games whilst backed with a blank cheque in January!

[The Prophet]

1 minute ago, Bintang said:

I was all for giving it time but now I think we need to get this done quickly. We now have Spurs looking for a new manager. There is a really big chance that Manchester United will be joining us soon. 

 

Spurs have their new manager, no need to worry.

[Manxst]

3 minutes ago, Bintang said:

I was all for giving it time but now I think we need to get this done quickly. We now have Spurs looking for a new manager. There is a really big chance that Manchester United will be joining us soon. 

And Everton…. ???

[SUPERTOON]

I wonder how a final decision is made currently if they all have differing opinions? Eventually when people are in place it will probably be the sporting director in terms of footballing decisions, but till then any idea how it will work ?

[Guest reefatoon]

Just now, SUPERTOON said:

I wonder how a final decision is made currently if they all have differing opinions? Eventually when people are in place it will probably be the sporting director in terms of footballing decisions, but till then any idea how it will work ?

It’s decided by a fight to the death. That’s why Jamie Reuben was missing at the match.

[SUPERTOON]

1 minute ago, ManDoon said:

Martinez can not organize a defense at all 

It’s also a myth his teams are great to watch going forward.

[Wolfcastle]

4 hours ago, STM said:

BTW, it's nice to see things really calmed down in here since I went out to graft this morning. 

 

You guys are mental.  wouldn't swap you for the world.

 

Yes. We should remember that the undue calmness and bed-wetting debate has replaced not caring about losing, getting relegated and knowing that whoever the head-lackey is really makes no difference at all.

Every other post woul have been 'who gives a f**k?' a month ago

[et tu brute]

1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said:

I wonder how a final decision is made currently if they all have differing opinions? Eventually when people are in place it will probably be the sporting director in terms of footballing decisions, but till then any idea how it will work ?

Currently I think it will be the Chairman making the final decision based on the recommendations of the other consortium members/advisers. You would hope the consortium members/advisors have came to a consensus. In future it will be the DOF.

[B-more Mag]

5 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

I wonder how a final decision is made currently if they all have differing opinions? Eventually when people are in place it will probably be the sporting director in terms of footballing decisions, but till then any idea how it will work ?

 

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[Bintang]

4 minutes ago, ManDoon said:

Martinez can not organize a defense at all 

 

He consitantly underachieves with players well above what his managerial ability warrants. The exact opposite of what we need. 

[Wolfcastle]

Certainly when I think about it, I recall no good Martinez footballing display against us over the years.

Not Allardyce/Bruce stuff by any stretch of the imagination but nothing that stood out as being anything at all.

The cup final however seemed very well managed in his defence but he's not applied it since that I've seen.

 

He'd be/have been a step forward for us, but I think its an appointment we could have made under Ashley, so should be beyond that now.

[Unbelievable]

Looks like Rafa might be available soon

[gdm]

Rafa having a shocker 

[Miggys First Goal]

Not sure I’d have Rafa. 

[Sima]

Just now, Miggys First Goal said:

Not sure I’d have Rafa. 

Same. Unfortunately I think he’s finished.

[Rich]

Just now, Sima said:

Same. Unfortunately I think he’s finished.

Howay.

[PlymouthGeordie]

Everton miles off it here.

 

Would definitely take Rafa back but part of me just wants us to go for a brave, high press manager.

 

Caulkin saying again tonight that he's been told it's definitely not Fonseca.

[Bintang]

1 minute ago, ManDoon said:

Emery is the right choice Imo, or nuno. Someone who will make us hard to beat 

 

I'd get Nuno in right now. We are going to need to be patient and not expect the very top level players and manager right away. We have the money but we will need to get in that one level lower than the elite and establish ourselves a top 6/8 side before we move on to attracting the huge names. It takes time. 14 years of shite can't be washed away overnight. 

[Dandy Don]

2 minutes ago, gdm said:

Rafa having a shocker 

They have a lot of injuries.

Their best player has been out a while...Just saying.

[Ikon]

Not every manager works at every club. And Ancelotti didn't exactly set the world alight either. Just saying. 

[Super Duper Branko Strupar]

I'm a realist but there's a part of me now that'd be gutted if we didnt get Ten Hag.  

[Sima]

1 minute ago, Rich said:

Howay.

I’d love to be wrong but if we were linked to the Everton manager who’d put in the recent performances that we have seen i think a few would be asking questions.

[Kid Icarus]

An incredible case study in what quickly happens when football fans used to having nothing suddenly have the prospect of getting everything they've ever dreamt of. 

 

Some people are probably going to find out that they're just unhappy.

[Rich]

1 minute ago, Sima said:

I’d love to be wrong but if we were linked to the Everton manager who’d put in the recent performances that we have seen i think a few would be asking questions.

How can you go from being the best manager we’ve had since Bobby to being “finished” in a few years, though? He’s made two highly questionable career choices in a row mind, no doubt about that.