LordJake Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 18 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: We don’t know what the target is. My view at the start of the season was that 7th/8th would represent a decent campaign, and my opinion hasn’t changed. Part of the issue is the lop-sided nature of the season creating recency bias. Not claiming to be itk but my mate is the football secretary, he gives absolutely nothing away but you get the occasional snippet when he drops something in conversation ?♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 3 minutes ago, UncleBingo said: Who? That’s a good question Miley? Joelinton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 13 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: It will, it'll mean the player with the most assists in the league is the one who sits back. Why can't Tino play the same role as Burn and let Trippier push on when he wants to? I'd much rather have Tino as last man back with his recovery pace then any of our other defenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 21 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: It’s a bit of an overreaction granted but you can barely keep yours dry when anyone is critical of Howe on here. Surely you understand that people are going to be frustrated seeing the same glaring issues game after game to the extent we’re only 2 points ahead of Wolves? I don't kick off at everyone being critical of Howe because some of the constructive criticism is perfectly reasonable. Some of it is complete nonsense though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 3 minutes ago, LordJake said: Not claiming to be itk but my mate is the football secretary, he gives absolutely nothing away but you get the occasional snippet when he drops something in conversation ?♂️ Assistant football secretary you mean? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) 1 minute ago, alexf said: Why can't Tino play the same role as Burn and let Trippier push on when he wants to? I'd much rather have Tino as last man back with his recovery pace then any of our other defenders. Yep. You DO want Tino to be able to bomb forward though. Edited February 17 by Collage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordJake Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 3 minutes ago, Shearergol said: Assistant football secretary you mean? Head of football administration is his title I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 With Eales publicly targeting Europe as a goal in Jan, if he doesmt achieve it he will be under pressure and it may even cost him His job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 That’s the end of our slightly easier patch Next 3 league games Arsenal A Wolves H Chelsea A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 minute ago, LordJake said: Head of football administration is his title I think Director of football administration is the head role. assistant football secretary reports in to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I think Howe would be under big pressure next season from the board if we don't finish this season strongly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 minute ago, mouldy_uk said: That’s the end of our slightly easier patch Next 3 league games Arsenal A Wolves H Chelsea A Focus on the cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 9 minutes ago, Collage said: Yep. You DO want Tino to be able to bomb forward though. Maybe we'll try something revolutionary like have both full backs able to go forward when the situation warrants it? Seem to recall Trippier getting plenty involved going forward against Man U and Chelsea when Tino was at LB. Set up the Gordon goal against Man U. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: With Eales publicly targeting Europe as a goal in Jan, if he doesmt achieve it he will be under pressure and it may even cost him His job. Eales publicly inviting bids for our top players was more ridiculous than expecting Europe when we had no money to spend. And whether you want to debate one in and one out, that’s another story but he and our our board can fuck off if they attempt to try and push anything on Eddie after the injury luck we’ve been dealt with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Just now, mouldy_uk said: That’s the end of our slightly easier patch Next 3 league games Arsenal A Wolves H Chelsea A We did ok in those last year tbf. And should have beaten Chelsea, with next to no one available, in the LC this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 11 minutes ago, alexf said: Why can't Tino play the same role as Burn and let Trippier push on when he wants to? I'd much rather have Tino as last man back with his recovery pace then any of our other defenders. Does Tino have recovery pace? I've never seen him as particularly fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordJake Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 3 minutes ago, Shearergol said: Director of football administration is the head role. assistant football secretary reports in to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I fancy us a lot more currently in tougher away games, at the moment. We're naturally more compact and tactical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Just now, Kanji said: Eales publicly inviting bids for our top players was more ridiculous than expecting Europe when we had no money to spend. And whether you want to debate one in and one out, that’s another story but he and our our board can fuck off if they attempt to try and push anything on Eddie after the injury luck we’ve been dealt with. He won't be under pressure and he won't be pushed out either. Don't pay any mind man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 7 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: With Eales publicly targeting Europe as a goal in Jan, if he doesmt achieve it he will be under pressure and it may even cost him His job. Don’t be silly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Nothing wrong with setting goals and targets - it’s the consequences of not achieving them which should be thought through carefully. I don’t think Howe should be getting the tin tack for not achieving European football, but it absolutely should be one of the things he’s aiming to achieve this season I can’t imagine Howe not wanting to aim high - for himself, the players and the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 14 minutes ago, Shak said: Maybe we'll try something revolutionary like have both full backs able to go forward when the situation warrants it? Seem to recall Trippier getting plenty involved going forward against Man U and Chelsea when Tino was at LB. Set up the Gordon goal against Man U. All for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 20 goals conceded in our last 7 league games is terrible, particularly given the level of opposition played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 15 minutes ago, Shak said: Maybe we'll try something revolutionary like have both full backs able to go forward when the situation warrants it? Seem to recall Trippier getting plenty involved going forward against Man U and Chelsea when Tino was at LB. Set up the Gordon goal against Man U. Isn't it as simple as if Tino bombs forward Trips stays in the 3 and vice versa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 'Eddie Howe's drawing at home to bottom half teams mags' doesn't have a good ring to it. Not sure if the board sees their own failings in this season. I hope so. He deserves another crack at this, but with some thinking and less spunking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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