Chris_R Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 5 hours ago, Conjo said: Sentimental/nostalgic memories I mean I've literally just gone off league finishes there, I don't think I could've possibly made my post less sentimental/nostalgic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Eddie is one cup final up on Keegan. (Discounting the c shield) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 5 hours ago, Conjo said: Sentimental/nostalgic memories. I think what Howe has achieved is probably harder to achieve today than what Keegan did in his time in terms of what is required 0f training and tactics. That being said, not sure Howe would be able to achieve what Keegan did in his time either. Both legends. Don't like the thought of having to rate one over the other. Both great Kings, just reigning at different times. The right Kings for the right times! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 13 hours ago, Vinny Green Balls said: Do we have the new Clough and Taylor in our hands? Yes. Different personalities, different methods, but the same astonishing capacity to get twice as much from players than you could expect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Absolutely incredible that in the past 12 months, we have scored 4+ 12 times. Just steamrolling teams at times 8-0 Sheff U 6-1 Spurs 5-1 West Ham, Villa, Brentford 4-0 Palace, Villa 4-1 PSG, Everton, Brighton, Fulham, Southampton https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/premier-league/jahrestabelle/wettbewerb/GB1/saison_id/2022 https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/premier-league/jahrestabelle/wettbewerb/GB1/saison_id/2023 36 21 9 6 57 31 +26 72 30 15 8 7 60 31 +29 53 So since the start of 22, spanning 3 different seasons, we have P66 W36 D17 L13 F117 A62 GD+55 PTS 125, plus a cup final, and started well in the CL. Incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Win percentage of 51.16% for the toon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 45 minutes ago, Myleftboot said: Win percentage of 51.16% for the toon. By the end of the season this will be higher. My great prediction of 2023. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 6 hours ago, duo said: And hats off to Roy. At last, a manager who is prepared to give credit where it's due. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 6 hours ago, duo said: Daft old soak meant "one TEAM city", surely ? Other than that he's bang on, measured, respectful and honest. Expect nothing less from this gentleman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 22 hours ago, PauloGeordio said: Both great Kings, just reigning at different times. The right Kings for the right times! "Kings" by love and achievement NOT by birth. The way it should be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Groundhog63 said: "Kings" by love and achievement NOT by birth. The way it should be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 21/10/2023 at 18:27, MrRaspberryJam said: I remember Benitez’s time here with basically the same fondness. But just hard to imagine us looking back on Benitez’s time here for many years to come because ultimately he didn’t achieve anything special. (Please note: that is NOT a dig at Benitez, he did well for us under his circumstances. But managers get remembered for the right reasons for doing something special imo) The anything special he achieved for us was keeping us alive as a Premier League force and sticking with us in the Championship. Loads of people were shocked he stayed and assumed he'd have left. He got us promoted and after a wobbly start had us cemented as a solid mid table PL side that wasn't worried about relegation anymore. Even when Bruce came in there was enough residual influence to keep us safe for another year before it unravelled. So whilst it's arguably not glamorous work there's a good chance we aren't where we are today without Benitez. Imagine we got Bruce when we were relegated for instance. Rafa saw the potential here and whilst he ultimately wasn't able to fully unlock it he was a pivotal first step towards doing so. For that he'll always be remembered by me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 You have to judge managers (and players) on their talent level and what they did in their era. Howe has that galvanising skill KK had. But greater emotional intelligence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, Cf said: The anything special he achieved for us was keeping us alive as a Premier League force and sticking with us in the Championship. Loads of people were shocked he stayed and assumed he'd have left. He got us promoted and after a wobbly start had us cemented as a solid mid table PL side that wasn't worried about relegation anymore. Even when Bruce came in there was enough residual influence to keep us safe for another year before it unravelled. So whilst it's arguably not glamorous work there's a good chance we aren't where we are today without Benitez. Imagine we got Bruce when we were relegated for instance. Rafa saw the potential here and whilst he ultimately wasn't able to fully unlock it he was a pivotal first step towards doing so. For that he'll always be remembered by me. Love Rafa, he got it. The cloob, the city the fans. He saw the potential that the big 6 always feared. Now they are having reason to do so as we realise our destiny to dominate and entertain! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Cf said: The anything special he achieved for us was keeping us alive as a Premier League force and sticking with us in the Championship. Loads of people were shocked he stayed and assumed he'd have left. He got us promoted and after a wobbly start had us cemented as a solid mid table PL side that wasn't worried about relegation anymore. Even when Bruce came in there was enough residual influence to keep us safe for another year before it unravelled. So whilst it's arguably not glamorous work there's a good chance we aren't where we are today without Benitez. Imagine we got Bruce when we were relegated for instance. Rafa saw the potential here and whilst he ultimately wasn't able to fully unlock it he was a pivotal first step towards doing so. For that he'll always be remembered by me. Aye, I agree. He got the club, he got the city, he got the fans, he was the first manager since Keegan in 08 to challenge Ashley. I get all that, I aint knocking any of that. But at the same time, I just won't remember his tenure here for "years to come" as it was originally put. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Might go read the Brighton thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 17 minutes ago, TBG said: Might go read the Brighton thread You'll only have to go back to page 1000 for nonsense from some of the usual suspects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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duo Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Nice of Eddie to take time out to attend - it's not like his not busy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Is it true he’s confirmed we are interested in Phillips? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, LFEE said: Is it true he’s confirmed we are interested in Phillips? Very much doubt it, the account that tweeted it often goes on the wind up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Danh1 said: Very much doubt it, the account that tweeted it often goes on the wind up. Thought it was very unlike of EH to discuss anything like that ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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