madras Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, Upthemags said: I agree with you that Eddie ought not be going anytime soon - unfortunately I do harbor some worry that the PIF will be less patient than the fans. End of the day this is an investment for them, and they won't like feeling like they've been kicked in the pants a year after qualifying for Champions League football. They aren't stupid. They will question why to everything. Why did we do so well last season ? Why hasn't it been replicated? Are tge staff "to blame" ? Can we get better management staff ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, TRon said: Eh? What rumours? I am aware that Ashworth is supposedly being tapped up, heard nothing about Howe's position though. Is this just forum self-generated bullshit? There was a post above mine regarding his personal life that’s since been deleted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Can’t read it, is it tripe? When they’re talking about pressure, are they talking about from the board rather than fans? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Just now, gbandit said: Can’t read it, is it tripe? When they’re talking about pressure, are they talking about from the board rather than fans? Neither. Neutrals. So no pressure at all. Tripe it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Imagine paying for something like that. His position is safe both inside and outside of the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, gbandit said: Can’t read it, is it tripe? When they’re talking about pressure, are they talking about from the board rather than fans? It’s from the athletic, safe bet it’s shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, gbandit said: Can’t read it, is it tripe? When they’re talking about pressure, are they talking about from the board rather than fans? Neither. Says it’s coming from outsiders (not fans of NUFC or anyone on the board) who view Howe as our Mark Hughes at City appointment. What an absolute dogshit article. I subscribed to the Athletic because they were knocking out quality content over quantity. Now they’re just waffling on about any old shit now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 If the club did sack him, which they won't, what top class manager would want to come? Fighting for Europe in the league, and almost getting out of the CL group of death, with half your squad missing. If that's a sackable offense, no top class manager would touch us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Impressive being able to write an article of reasonable length and yet say absolutely nothing of value, insight or substance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) I honestly think he's still working miracles given the amount of injuries we've had he still has is us competing and on our day I think we can beat anyone. Obviously disappointed with going out of the cup and Europe but I just see that as a joint disappointed with Eddie and the team like we're in this together. Edited December 21, 2023 by WideopenMag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Joe1984 said: If the club did sack him, which they won't, what top class manager would want to come? Fighting for Europe in the league, and almost getting out of the CL group of death, with half your squad missing. If that's a sackable offense, no top class manager would touch us! Simeone. Howe lay the foundations for our shithousing. We may as well go out and get the master of all shithousery. We’ll be terrible to watch but it’ll be 100% worth it when we win the league with a +7 GD after Isak scores an 87th minute winner at Anfield, having deployed a 9-1-1 formation and Simeone is galloping down the touchline to the away end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Pilko said: Impressive being able to write an article of reasonable length and yet say absolutely nothing of value, insight or substance. He did it the other day as well did Waugh. 5,000 plus words just to say Hall was eligible to play against Chelsea in the cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 minute ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Simeone. Howe lay the foundations for our shithousing. We may as well go out and get the master of all shithousery. We’ll be terrible to watch but it’ll be 100% worth it when we win the league with a +7 GD after Isak scores an 87th minute winner at Anfield, having deployed a 9-1-1 formation and Simeone is galloping down the touchline to the away end. Well as long as we finally beat them... ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, MrRaspberryJam said: He did it the other day as well did Waugh. 5,000 plus words just to say Hall was eligible to play against Chelsea in the cup. He's got two computers and I don't even know what he uses them for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Just now, Pilko said: He's got two computers and I don't even know what he uses them for. You know how important Caulkin considered this article on Howes future to be. He came into Waugh’s office today to find that a new quiz show called Upstairs/Downstairs were the fruits of his labor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 There is pressure on every PL manager and Eddie is no exception. Very few managers survive beyond 3 years because they lose the power to motivate. I get get the impression that Eddie spends a lot of time looking at his own performance and seeking to improve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upthemags Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I agree the article is very empty of anything of substance, but it's worth highlighting this last bit: "Of course, there is one obvious caveat to the rational, steady mindset of Ashworth, Staveley et al. Whatever their thoughts, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund holds an 80 per cent majority stake in Newcastle and, ultimately, crucial calls must be ratified by Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the chairman. To date, Al-Rumayyan has left decision-making to those who run the club day to day, but there will always be a risk he will intervene if his aims are not being fulfilled." I'm glad to hear PIF have left the club to operate as its own independent entity, and you would hope PIF are smart enough to keep it that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Upthemags said: I agree with you that Eddie ought not be going anytime soon - unfortunately I do harbor some worry that the PIF will be less patient than the fans. End of the day this is an investment for them, and they won't like feeling like they've been kicked in the pants a year after qualifying for Champions League football. Why would they be anything but delighted considering they themselves have said we are a year ahead of where we expected to be at this point? I think this is just some fans self inflicting mental damage based on their own imagination. There might come a time when patience would run out, but as of now we are still on the upward cycle. If the board had been able to spend on the squad like they want to, then we were on course to have an even better season than last year's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upthemags Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 minute ago, TRon said: Why would they be anything but delighted considering they themselves have said we are a year ahead of where we expected to be at this point? I think this is just some fans self inflicting mental damage based on their own imagination. There might come a time when patience would run out, but as of now we are still on the upward cycle. If the board had been able to spend on the squad like they want to, then we were on course to have an even better season than last year's. New owners coming in and wanting immediate success/results is unfortunately a tale as old as time. PIF seem more even-keel than others, myself included, have given them credit for though. So here's hoping it stays that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, MrRaspberryJam said: You know how important Caulkin considered this article on Howes future to be. He came into Waugh’s office today to find that a new quiz show called Upstairs/Downstairs were the fruits of his labor. ‘Waffles! Waffles!’ *nowt* ’Chris!’ ’What?’ ’We all call him Waffles’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: ‘Waffles! Waffles!’ *nowt* ’Chris!’ ’What?’ ’We all call him Waffles’ That’s all The Athletic is isn’t it? Seedy little club for seedy little journos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upthemags Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Endlessly impressed by Eddie's composure before the press. Not sure if it was someone in these forums or elsewhere who said Eddie has the sharpness of a politician, but it's spot on. Lucky he's at the helm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Upthemags said: Endlessly impressed by Eddie's composure before the press. Not sure if it was someone in these forums or elsewhere who said Eddie has the sharpness of a politician, but it's spot on. Lucky he's at the helm. Have you seen the state of our politicians man? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Tiresias said: Have you seen the state of our politicians man? Eddie is a master in the art of “wordsmithery” he does it better than the politicians, he believes what he’s saying and won’t be caught out on anything. He remains emotionless too even when provoked. I love it/him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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