Eddie Howe

[Yorkie]

Just now, SUPERTOON said:

The argument has been done to death this summer so not going to bring it back up. Of course PSR is a factor, but if you genuinely don’t think the lack of a CEO and sporting director (a competent one) has impacted our window then fair enough. I would strongly disagree with you but let’s leave it at that.

 

Fair.  I don't know why I keep going back in.

 

I've never said those empty roles hasn't had an impact. My argument has always been: sure, we have issues internally, but PSR is the main problem and accusations of clownshow etc have always been totally unfair for that reason. 

 

Howe wants those executive positions filled too but he's saying that us being unable to conclude transfers comes down to finances (i.e. PSR).

[STM]

9 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said:

I genuinely don’t understand some posters’ attitudes, like. You know who you are.

 

For anyone capable of logical, and emotionless thinking, it’s absolutely plain to see that…

 

1) our PSR situation is in a better place currently.

2) we attempted to be ambitious with the players we went after, knowing that we could afford them in theory (under normal market conditions etc)… but…

3) when certain other teams entered the fray our chances dwindled when we were blown out of the water on wages.

 

It’s not a “bad strategy” to go after sought-after players and hope you can get deals done within the wage structure we have, especially if we have been given solid encouragement that deals were there to be done. And it’s not “bad strategy” just because in a handful of cases some bigger clubs have joined those races and beat us to them. Hindsight, sure, but ambition is good.

 

And now certain posters are STILL complaining when we switch tactic and work our way down to the next tier of targets.

 

Eddie Howe is the single most important person associated with this football club in the last 20 years. If you can’t trust that he knows what he’s doing, or that he and his staff are working to the absolute best of their ability for the benefit of this club, then I don’t know what to say.

 

And to a similar degree the same applies to the owners. A lot has changed since they came in. I agree they could vastly improve communication and it’s important to get a CEO and DOF in place, but if Eddie says it hasn’t affected our summer, then I’d be inclined to just believe him and let them crack on.

 

As tends to happen in a difficult moment, this place can become really really toxic, vastly over reactive, and lose all sense of the bigger picture.

 

It’s all the more evident when you actually go to a game and interact with humans…

 

Ive been to both games this weekend, spoken to dozens of people, both fans and people working in the club, and there is frustration, but understanding of the situation, and belief that we can still end the window with what we need. In the real world, outside of internet forums and Twitter shit, there is always a far more level headed reaction.

 

I don’t see why we can’t allow them to just get on with it and see how the pieces fall come the start of September.

[Vinny Green Balls]

8 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said:

I genuinely don’t understand some posters’ attitudes, like. You know who you are.

 

For anyone capable of logical, and emotionless thinking, it’s absolutely plain to see that…

 

1) our PSR situation is in a better place currently.

2) we attempted to be ambitious with the players we went after, knowing that we could afford them in theory (under normal market conditions etc)… but…

3) when certain other teams entered the fray our chances dwindled when we were blown out of the water on wages.

 

It’s not a “bad strategy” to go after sought-after players and hope you can get deals done within the wage structure we have, especially if we have been given solid encouragement that deals were there to be done. And it’s not “bad strategy” just because in a handful of cases some bigger clubs have joined those races and beat us to them. Hindsight, sure, but ambition is good.

 

And now certain posters are STILL complaining when we switch tactic and work our way down to the next tier of targets.

 

Eddie Howe is the single most important person associated with this football club in the last 20 years. If you can’t trust that he knows what he’s doing, or that he and his staff are working to the absolute best of their ability for the benefit of this club, then I don’t know what to say.

 

And to a similar degree the same applies to the owners. A lot has changed since they came in. I agree they could vastly improve communication and it’s important to get a CEO and DOF in place, but if Eddie says it hasn’t affected our summer, then I’d be inclined to just believe him and let them crack on.

 

As tends to happen in a difficult moment, this place can become really really toxic, vastly over reactive, and lose all sense of the bigger picture.

 

It’s all the more evident when you actually go to a game and interact with humans…

 

Ive been to both games this weekend, spoken to dozens of people, both fans and people working in the club, and there is frustration, but understanding of the situation, and belief that we can still end the window with what we need. In the real world, outside of internet forums and Twitter shit, there is always a far more level headed reaction.

 

I don’t see why we can’t allow them to just get on with it and see how the pieces fall come the start of September.

There is legitimate reason to be concerned. Do some people just revel in negativity? Yes. Does that mean that there is no reason for a bit of concern? No. The club has had a rough time over the last two summers, and not all of that is down to bad luck (even though some of it obviously is). But there is definitely still time to turn this window into a decent one.

I’d also point out that some of the posters who were constantly negative last season up until the cup final are now pretty optimistic despite the less than optimal transfer window.

[Rod]

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3 minutes ago, STM said:

Great words. 👏

[Elliottman]

15 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said:

I genuinely don’t understand some posters’ attitudes, like. You know who you are.

 

For anyone capable of logical, and emotionless thinking, it’s absolutely plain to see that…

 

1) our PSR situation is in a better place currently.

2) we attempted to be ambitious with the players we went after, knowing that we could afford them in theory (under normal market conditions etc)… but…

3) when certain other teams entered the fray our chances dwindled when we were blown out of the water on wages.

 

It’s not a “bad strategy” to go after sought-after players and hope you can get deals done within the wage structure we have, especially if we have been given solid encouragement that deals were there to be done. And it’s not “bad strategy” just because in a handful of cases some bigger clubs have joined those races and beat us to them. Hindsight, sure, but ambition is good.

 

And now certain posters are STILL complaining when we switch tactic and work our way down to the next tier of targets.

 

Eddie Howe is the single most important person associated with this football club in the last 20 years. If you can’t trust that he knows what he’s doing, or that he and his staff are working to the absolute best of their ability for the benefit of this club, then I don’t know what to say.

 

And to a similar degree the same applies to the owners. A lot has changed since they came in. I agree they could vastly improve communication and it’s important to get a CEO and DOF in place, but if Eddie says it hasn’t affected our summer, then I’d be inclined to just believe him and let them crack on.

 

As tends to happen in a difficult moment, this place can become really really toxic, vastly over reactive, and lose all sense of the bigger picture.

 

It’s all the more evident when you actually go to a game and interact with humans…

 

Ive been to both games this weekend, spoken to dozens of people, both fans and people working in the club, and there is frustration, but understanding of the situation, and belief that we can still end the window with what we need. In the real world, outside of internet forums and Twitter shit, there is always a far more level headed reaction.

 

I don’t see why we can’t allow them to just get on with it and see how the pieces fall come the start of September.

SP, one of the best posters on the forum.  Forget about the ITK stuff - always level headed, sensible and on point. Great post. 
 

Big season ahead, can’t wait.

[PauloGeordio]

40 minutes ago, Paully said:

MY MAN!

 

 

[Vinny Green Balls]

I also think that we have the best manager possible to handle these problems.

[Rod]

2 minutes ago, Vinny Green Balls said:

There is legitimate reason to be concerned. Do some people just revel in negativity? Yes. Does that mean that there is no reason for a bit of concern? No. The club has had a rough time over the last two summers, and not all of that is down to bad luck (even though some of it obviously is). But there is definitely still time to turn this window into a decent one.

I’d also point out that some of the posters who were constantly negative last season up until the cup final are now pretty optimistic despite the less than optimal transfer window.

I'm still convinced that the negative posters know nowt about football. There is a poster on here (Toon fan my srse) that has actually put a bet on Newcastle to finish bottom half.

We finished last season as the 5th best team in the league. We were VERY close to finishing runners up. Up yours you doom mongers!

[NE27]

Fuck, Eddie makes my dick diamonds.

 

He's 100% correct, he and his coaching team alongside good investment and a fervent fanbase has done absolutely nobody any harm, and has even lifted players previously going nowhere, to unthinkable heights.

 

Well said that man.

[PauloGeordio]

2 minutes ago, Vinny Green Balls said:

I also think that we have the best manager possible to handle these problems.

Once I’d seen the Bournemouth documentary Minus 17 just after Eddie had signed I knew we were in good hands. He has such an old mature head on his shoulders and has dealt with a lot for a young manager. He thrives on it and he’s always always looking for the positive out of all these challenges.

[David Edgar]

We are controlled by PSR.

 

Concise, apt. Fuck the cartel.

[ShakaHislop]

I fucking love You Eddie Howe 

[TheBrownBottle]

56 minutes ago, Paully said:

MY MAN!

 

 

Yeah, great stuff.  Can’t help but think that Howe will use the summer to create a proper siege mentality with his squad - he’ll turn the negatives to his advantage. 

[Yorkie]

Just now, TheBrownBottle said:

Yeah, great stuff.  Can’t help but think that Howe will use the summer to create a proper siege mentality with his squad - he’ll turn the negatives to his advantage. 

 

Basically said as much in response to Caulkin's question about how it feels like the whole club is on a knife edge atm.

[Fak]

1 minute ago, ShakaHislop said:

I fucking love You Eddie Howe 

 

Just Shaka Hislop saying what a superb job Eddie Howe is doing

[TheBrownBottle]

Just now, Yorkie said:

 

Basically said as much in response to Caulkin's question about how it feels like the whole club is on a knife edge atm.

Ah, excellent - it sounds crackers but I just think he’ll thrive with everything going on. 

[Heron]

3 minutes ago, Yorkie said:

 

Basically said as much in response to Caulkin's question about how it feels like the whole club is on a knife edge atm.

Ooh where is this?

[PauloGeordio]

2 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said:

Ah, excellent - it sounds crackers but I just think he’ll thrive with everything going on. 

He does. Have you watched Minus 17 documentary?

[BlazeT44]

oooft.

 

"playing in front of these supporters is a honour and privilege and that isn't lost on me"

 

DIG 

[Yorkie]

11 minutes ago, Heron said:

Ooh where is this?

 

09:10 

 

 

 

[Heron]

8 minutes ago, Yorkie said:

 

09:10 

 

 

 

Cheers mate

[TheBrownBottle]

20 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said:

He does. Have you watched Minus 17 documentary?

I haven’t - now I know what I’ll watch this afternoon  

[ryanegg]

1 hour ago, Paully said:

MY MAN!

 

 

 

He looks absolutely raging with that second question.

 

Not that I watch loads of other interviews with managers, but that is probably the most passionate and  assertive interview I have seen in football. Get the fuck in Eddie and let's show these cartel cunts up this season.

[Dyeyzzon]

1 hour ago, Paully said:

MY MAN!

 

 

Man I just feel the frustration coursing through him but amidst it all, still a level-headed response that leaves the door open to bury things under the rug and move forward. Hard to find any other manager in the league who will not slip up and say something out of line in this situation. 

 

 

Edited August 9, 2025 by Dyeyzzon

[duo]

1 hour ago, Paully said:

MY MAN!

 

 

You tell em Eddie 👏