joeyt Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 I've mentioned it before but Gerrard made a big song and dance about dropping Mings and making him losing the captaincy. We haven't heard a peep from Lascelles about him barely playing despite him being club captain. It sums up Eddie's philosophy of everyone working together perfectly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, joeyt said: I've mentioned it before but Gerrard made a big song and dance about dropping Mings and making him losing the captaincy. We haven't heard a peep from Lascelles about him barely playing despite him being club captain. It sums up Eddie's philosophy of everyone working together perfectly Lascalles has apparently been a very strong and beneficial presence in the dressing room and club leader even when not playing. So has Wood. The players on the whole who were already here when Eddie took over bought into his plan, you can see it in their personal improvements and there's no backbiting in the press etc even when left out the squad. Edited December 28, 2022 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) 58 minutes ago, madras said: Lascalles has apparently been a very strong and beneficial presence in the dressing room and club leader even when not playing. So has Wood. The players on the whole who were already here when Eddie took over bought into his plan, you can see it in their personal improvements and there's no backbiting in the press etc even when left out the squad. I completely agree with Joeyt and you as well. It couldn't have been too hard to embrace something new after Cabbage Head. That said, this seems to go WAY beyond just that. Seems like these guys would run through brick walls for this gaffer. Dubs is the only one who seemed to shirk back when he lost his spot but even that was never really out in the press. Eddie has been unreal tbf. Edited December 29, 2022 by McDog Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) You could have thrown another 500m at the squad with a different manager (see Everton, Aston Villa, Man United) and not bettered what Howe's done. Wouldn't swap him for anyone, having that connection with the manager is priceless imo and we love him don't we? And not only that, he's every bit a Newcastle manager. I loved Rafa to bits, but I couldn't have said he was truly a Newcastle manager on the pitch in the way Howe is. Edited December 29, 2022 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 7 hours ago, 54 said: Imagine what he could have done with someone like Ben Arfa, we'd be talking about him like Messi Not sure mind, we haven't seen a dramatic effect on Maxi, in fact you could argue his performances overall have reduced. There are just some players whose attitude/unwillingness neglects their overall ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Think ASM's much better now tbh, he's just not as much of a focal point and has been unlucky with injuries Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Two of Maxi’s best performances for us were under Howe; Everton at home last season and City at home this season. Unplayable. Think the effort he makes to help out defensively now and actually look for ways of passing the ball rather than just running into trouble are a lot different now too. A run in the team and we’d all be saying how much Howe has improved him IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 30 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: You could have thrown another 500m at the squad with a different manager (see Everton, Aston Villa, Man United) and not bettered what Howe's done. Wouldn't swap him for anyone, having that connection with the manager is priceless imo and we love him don't we? And not only that, he's every bit a Newcastle manager. I loved Rafa to bits, but I couldn't have said he was truly a Newcastle manager on the pitch in the way Howe is. He definitely has us playing on the pitch in a way that I think every supporter has always wished a Newcastle squad would play. Very much a Newcastle manager on the pitch. And off he’s just brilliant too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Are we going over the top about how happy we are with our manager? Or is this how properly ran clubs (who try) always feel? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 20 minutes ago, Wilson said: Are we going over the top about how happy we are with our manager? Or is this how properly ran clubs (who try) always feel? Well, team was dead last and was shipping in goals left and right last year. Team ended up mid table and now sit second. Seems to be much bigger than teams that are expected to finish top 4 and do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 11 hours ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Ayoze Perez for me. He'd have been exceptional under Howe I reckon. I’d have him back as a squad player. His pressing was very good when he was with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Wouldn't be against that tbh. Almiron running non-stop then Perez coming on for 15-20 minutes fresh continuing the same work rate. Better than Fraser and Murphy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Wilson said: Are we going over the top about how happy we are with our manager? Or is this how properly ran clubs (who try) always feel? I don't think it's possible to go over the top with him. He's put in one of the greatest managerial 12 months in footballing history, no exaggeration. Not claiming he's one of the greats yet, but what's been done so far has been profoundly exceptional. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, 80 said: I don't think it's possible to go over the top with him. He's put in one of the greatest managerial 12 months in footballing history, no exaggeration. Not claiming he's one of the greats yet, but what's been done so far has been profoundly exceptional. This! Oh and the best is yet to come Edited December 29, 2022 by PauloGeordio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Sima said: I’d have him back as a squad player. His pressing was very good when he was with us. I loved Ayoze but we don't need him coming back as a squad player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Perez relationship with the fans wasn't great at times here. I doubt he would want to come back tbh. Couldn't wait to get away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Ayoze Perez man can’t even get a game for a team we just gave a right hiding to. No ta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 We really can't shake off the Ashley era can we. Ayoze Perez ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 We had the best of Perez, and sold him at the right time. No going back for me. Wish him all the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Ppl will want Ben Arfa back soon.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Aye, I'm not advocating us bringing Perez back mind. Just think he'd have flourished under Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 You could argue almost every former player (particularly during the A****y era) would be better under Howe tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Perez back. We are like the Mackems longing for people to come back to the club who won’t offer any real improvement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 I really like Paul Dummet, and I was hoping he's get some game time here and there this season, maybe for sentimental reasons but as expected he can't shake his injuries anymore. Would I give Ben Arfa his spot in the squad? Fucking rights would I, in a heartbeat I don't really yearn for Ayoze, though I think of him fondly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Only person who could potentially come back would be Merino you would think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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