Eddie Howe

[duo]

1 hour ago, Andy said:

The setup tonight was excellent. I doubt many people thought that lineup would have complete control against Partey, Rice and Odegaard, especially when we saw that Hall was starting at left back and not in the centre... but with Schar pushing up to support the midfield, we absolutely bossed it. 

 

Great stuff. 

Totally out classed Arteta - didn't have any answers.  The whole back five were superb - Trips, Botman - the lot.

[Robster]

2 minutes ago, CPL said:

Should have been 3!! Fucking Poyet man.

Fucking right. We were the better team that day.

[jack j]

First manager to take us to 2 cup finals?

 

I know we won a few injuries the 50s like so mebbes not

 

 

Edited 6 hours ago by jack j

[Danh1]

Shame this final won’t be against Ten Hag’s Man United. We’d wallop them, we would’ve any other month that season.

 

 

[timeEd32]

11 minutes ago, jack j said:

First manager to take us to 2 cup finals?

 

I know we won a few injuries the 50s like so mebbes not

 

 

 

Joe Harvey one FA Cup Final (1974) and one UEFA win (1969).

 

Stan Seymour consecutive FA Cup wins (1951-52).

 

Frank Watt four time league winner and six FA Cup finals (two wins) in 37 years.

 

I believe that’s the entire list. Three other managers between 50-100+ years ago.

[McDog]

2 hours ago, KaKa said:

Huge call on the change of formation but worked brilliantly.

 

All centre backs were fantastic. 

 

 

 

On CBS the American comm said it was brilliant pre-game.

[Coffee_Johnny]

3 hours ago, STM said:

Eat your heart out, Henry Cavill. 

[GeordieDazzler]

I always think you can hear so much of Howe in the players post match. They are able to talk about the tactical approach so clearly and concisely and not just standard football platitudes. 

[duo]

 

[KaKa]

14 minutes ago, McDog said:

 

 

On CBS the American comm said it was brilliant pre-game.

 

Fair play to them then.

[Heron]

Eddie Out. #LOL

 

Jokes aside. What a fucking diamond geezer. He's worth 10 Artetas.

[McDog]

Just now, KaKa said:

 

Fair play to them then.

 

 

Given how everyone was so unsure, it surprised me when he said basically "This is brilliant" before kickoff. I thought maybe he didn't know what he was talking about.  

 

 

Edited 5 hours ago by McDog

[KaKa]

Just now, McDog said:

 

 

Given how everyone so unsure, it surprised me when he said basically "This is brilliant" before kickoff.

 

Was it an ex player?

[Mike]

He's the guy.

[80]

Pre match thread makes for a bit of a laugh after the lineups were released.

 

Eddie Howe must haunt the dreams of Arteta. Was like watching a snake slowly squeeze the life out of them.

[McDog]

Just now, KaKa said:

 

Was it an ex player?

 

 

Not sure, probably. Hopefully some yank will help me out. I didn't know him but he was American.

[McDog]

Just now, Mike said:

He's the guy.

 

 

Who is the lad?

[Heron]

Our greatest ever manager? He's up there like. I'm a heart guy. He's a head guy. I don't mind saying, he's a fucking destined winner.

[Disco]

King Eddie

[Heron]

I'm 200% Eddie.

[TheBrownBottle]

Absolute Howe masterclass that mind.  Arsenal could’ve had another two legs and not scored.  The 5-2-3 formation worked an absolute treat.

 

There’s a bronze statue waiting for you Eddie lad.  One last hurdle to go. 

[TheBrownBottle]

6 hours ago, SUPERTOON said:

Wonder if we stick with that formation.

Against the better sides - maybe.  But I think that Howe used to counter Arsenal’s set piece play as much as their general play.  It’s a very defensive set up so it wouldn’t help against teams who come to defend. 

[Kanj]

No Plan b eh? 
 

no I told you so. Respect the man. I won’t quote shit.