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Only 6 points taken from Norwich & Watford is disappointing like. We battered Watford in particular for about 70 minutes in each of the games. Can’t think of many games we won which we didn’t deserve either. Brighton & Leicester games were tight but we were hardly lucky.

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Other than Klopp, Guardiola, Tuchel & Conte, I can’t think of any other manager in the league he doesn’t match up to. Given a budget and the players it’ll be really interesting to see what he can do on a more level playing field.

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18 hours ago, elbee909 said:

I don't think Mourinho would've achieved what Eddie Howe has here.

I agree - I think there was a time I'd have wanted Mourinho.  But not anymore.

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On that clip with the journos, I'm so glad he cottoned onto the idea that it would obviously be beneficial to build a good relationship with the local press. Anything brainless Bruce did was rarely a surprise, because he was genuinely the thickest person I've ever seen in our dugout, but fuck he was dim as hell for going to war with the likes of Ryder. It was uncalled for, nonsensical and made no sense and for so many reasons; not least cos he'd have had to do so little to get them on side.

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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/18/eddie-howe-interview-passionate-newcastle-fans-hard-work-avoiding/?utm_content=football&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1652909541-1

 

“The best thing about managing Newcastle United is the impact it has on people,” said Howe, in his first in-depth interview with reporters since he replaced Steve Bruce last November.

“When we get a positive result, seeing the impact on matchday and around the city. Every interaction I’ve had with people has been amazing.

“I wouldn’t say it has surprised me, because coming here, I had a vision of what it was going to be like and that has been upheld. I would have wanted this job under the older owner [Mike Ashley] too. It has always been about the club for me, it has always been special.”

 

“I think I was a good student when I was young,” Howe explained. “I always wanted to please my mum, be a good lad, do well and show that I had a good attitude.

“I always worked hard at everything I did and tried to give my best. I don't think I was necessarily gifted, I wasn't a gifted student, I wasn't a gifted sportsman, really.

“Everything I've achieved has been through a lot of practice, a lot of repetition, so nothing has ever come easy

“I know the processes I've had to go through to get success and I know the sacrifices I've made. I love the process as well, I will say that. I love working and I love the thought of trying to improve myself. If I think there's something that I think will make me better, I'll do it. I'm fully invested in every step, there are no short-cuts to it, you have to do the work.”

 

“Everyone is so passionate about the football club in this city,” said Howe, who has eaten out just twice in local restaurants since he moved to Newcastle.

“I’m very selective about what I do and where I go. I’m not throwing myself into situations. I use my brain in quite a discreet way as to what I can and can’t do. That’s my personality.

“I love seeing the positive reaction football can bring, but I’m very shy away from football. My personality is introverted. I don’t seek attention. I’ve always been that way. I do keep a low profile - I don’t need adulation in my life. The joy for me comes from coaching and trying to win matches.”

 

“Saying goodbye, I've always found that very, very difficult,” said Howe. “You know that you're not going to see them for a period of time and I want to be in their lives every day and I want to shape their lives as best I can.

“But I know it's for a short period of time and I know for me, I'm going on to something amazing, I'm managing Newcastle United and it's an incredible experience for me. They love Newcastle as much as anybody, so they know why I'm leaving them.

“My family side of things is Zoom calls in the evening, once they’ve finished school or the various clubs they do. I will make a point of phoning and seeing them visually every day… I’m intently listening to what they say. From their side, it’s one-word answers and they run off.

“I get another one of the boys come on, he gives a one word-answer and then runs off. It’s like a conveyor belt, me trying to keep their attention.

"I miss them greatly. We have made it work and we knew it was only for a short period… This will sound awful if my wife is reading it, but as soon as I've left, and as hard as that is, as soon as I’m out of the gates I’m thinking solely about football again.”

 

Loads of quotes, worth a read if you want 

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On the Jose links: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/eddie-howe-gives-tough-verdict-26999356

 

Mourinho has always spoken romantically about Newcastle because of his long association with Sir Bobby Robson. Asked about Mourinho, Howe said: “People are going to get linked with the job. I have no issue with that. People talk. All I can do while I am here is do my best every day." When asked if Mourinho could land it, he laughed: “Well, I hope not!”

 

“The vision is a long-term vision. It's not the next two or three years - it's I believe the next five-to-eight years. Not overnight, no. There has to be realistic expectations on what we can spend. Our income at the moment as a football club isn't as big as we want it to be in the future, so that impacts our ability to spend.

"It doesn't mean we can't improve the squad, but it'll have to be bit by bit, it can't be an overnight thing, and that's due to the fact we need to expand revenue streams. I’ve always had the mindset that you’ve got to be creative and not moan or whinge at what you’re given. I’ve always had the mindset of getting the best out of what we have and find a way to be successful with it.

"It's difficult for me to speak on their behalf of anyone else but I think there are big ambitions, but those ambitions are in the future. And I think where the lines seem to get blurred a little bit sometimes is when they want to achieve success, and for it to be now. And we do, of course, as quickly as possible.”

Newcastle will open talks with Matt Targett over making his stay permanent in a £15m deal. Howe added: “I'm managing Newcastle United and it's an incredible experience.”

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40 minutes ago, 54 said:

 

While I love reading the football insight, there's something hilarious about him describing going to an "A-Ha" concert and describing it as his "secret passion."

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Love Eddie like.

 

Just seems like a sound and normal bloke. No ego whatsoever. Just got a feeling he’s going to be here in 5 years and held in the same regard as the likes of Robson. 

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5 minutes ago, woody said:

While I love reading the football insight, there's something hilarious about him describing going to an "A-Ha" concert and describing it as his "secret passion."

Definitely David brentesque at times is Ed

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