Eddie Howe

[Izakaya]

Sometimes I think Eddie might have too much power, influence, pull, reverence or whatever at the club.

 

But then I read that interview, and realise there's no one else I would want in his seat. 

 

He just has an unreal knack of saying exactly the right words in exactly the right tone. Sometimes I think ive lost control of my faculties and begin drifting into exploring the possibility of him being Ai or something, but then sharp realise Ai simply couldn't replicate him. 

[toontownman]

What a great interview piece that is. Kudos all round. Eddie is an incredible human being. Going to be an absolute floodgate of tears when he leaves... in 20 years obviously.

[Nobody]

Anyone know what time his press conference is today? 

[NEEJ]

Doing his press conference now? 

 

Edit: 9am according to the Beeb. 

 

 

Edited August 15, 2025 by NEEJ

[Beren]

Read that piece on him the BBC just now, what a dude.

 

Incredible ambassador and figurehead for the club.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Two Howe pieces for morning reading, meu deus. 
 

Hopefully this is a counter-Isak comms push and preparing the way to not sell and reintegrate him. Love Eddie so much. 

 

 

Edited August 15, 2025 by AyeDubbleYoo

[Nobody]

24 minutes ago, NEEJ said:

Doing his press conference now? 

 

Edit: 9am according to the Beeb. 

 

 

 

9.30 according to the club's app

[mattypnufc]

Fucking love this bloke.  We're in good hands.

[JT24]

This is the season. 

[Elliottman]

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, speaking about the siutation of Alexander Isak: "There has been no change. All my focus is on Aston Villa tomorrow. Isak's situation has been clear for a while and that will continue to be the case.

"I've had a great relationship with him, you need that partnership with every player. I have to work really closely with the player for his benefit, to try and improve them. I always want to be there for him.

"I don't think Isak would have done as well without that, his team mates, the supporters - he recognises that, he's an intelligent person."

Will Isak play tomorrow?: "I want him to play, to train, but details of our conversations remain private."

 

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe on how the Isak saga has impacted the other players: "In early pre-season, I have not shied away from it being a difficult time. You could see that in our performances.

"But the players are strong mentally, the mood has been good, performances recently have been better. The group has reacted well. Sometimes these things can have a good effect, and we were close anyway. These things can unify you in a way you didn't know possible."

 

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe on other transfers, including their move for Aston Villa forward Jacob Ramsey: "I am really pleased, it has been a slow burner this summer. We tried to be active early, that didn't happen. Then you're trying to turn things in a positive way.

"Gradually piece by piece we have been becoming stronger. We have quality players coming in. The top end of the pitch is not ideal, but we have time."

Howe then confirmed Ramsey is unlikely to play for Newcastle tomorrow, even if the deal is completed today.

 

Aside from Isak, Eddie Howe also gave a team news update:

"Everyone is available apart from Joe [Willock], and he’s not too far away himself. We have a relatively good looking squad in terms of injury news. Malick [Thiaw] will be part of the squad, he has trained two days, never easy coming in at the end of pre-season, but he’s doing well."

 

 

Edited August 15, 2025 by Elliottman

[54]

I would hate to do one of these press conferences, each reporter has asked basically the exact same question about Isak, its ridiculous. I think there has been about 3 questions not involving him  

[Miggys First Goal]

10 minutes ago, Elliottman said:

"I've had a great relationship with him

Had being the operative word. 
 

It’s over. 

[Benwell Lad]

12 minutes ago, 54 said:

I would hate to do one of these press conferences, each reporter has asked basically the exact same question about Isak, its ridiculous. I think there has been about 3 questions not involving him  

 

They all earn a living spinning around the same morsels of information, ask the same repetitive mundane questions, report the same "exclusives" but in reality know very little. And the arrival of "client media" just makes things worse.

[Benwell Lad]

13 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said:

Had being the operative word. 
 

It’s over. 

 

Or it's lapsed?  Not that I'm saying that is the case but "had" could also imply that.

[TRon]

11 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said:

This is the first time I’ve ever read praise for that ping-pong playing wanker - hopefully it’s the last  

 

Can’t stand the bloke.  Thankfully, the feeling is mutual - my ‘favourite’ quote of his when we were protesting against Ashley is when he described us as ‘whining, whingeing, self-pitying, self-indulgent and deluded’.  Fuck that cunt. 

 

 

Matthew Syed is an absolute cunt, but that's a good article. Mainly because it's about Howe, but at least he's provided a vehicle to showcase Eddie's high IQ football brain. 

[TheBrownBottle]

2 minutes ago, TRon said:

 

 

Matthew Syed is an absolute cunt, but that's a good article. Mainly because it's about Howe, but at least he's provided a vehicle to showcase Eddie's high IQ football brain. 

Aye, fair enough - feels very ‘stopped clocks’.   Can’t stand the cunt.  He’s a ping pong playing Tory wanker. 

[TRon]

Just now, TheBrownBottle said:

Aye, fair enough - feels very ‘stopped clocks’.   Can’t stand the cunt.  He’s a ping pong playing Tory wanker. 

 

 

A smarmy bastard who gives the impression the world should be divided by privilege for sure. 

[TheBrownBottle]

2 minutes ago, TRon said:

 

 

A smarmy bastard who gives the impression the world should be divided by privilege for sure. 

I used to enjoy when he’d talk about being a world class athlete and therefore understood what pressure it brings - as if playing Forrest Gump’s hobby counts

[80]

11 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said:

This is the first time I’ve ever read praise for that ping-pong playing wanker - hopefully it’s the last  

 

Can’t stand the bloke.  Thankfully, the feeling is mutual - my ‘favourite’ quote of his when we were protesting against Ashley is when he described us as ‘whining, whingeing, self-pitying, self-indulgent and deluded’.  Fuck that cunt. 

Wasn't aware of those comments, but add me to the crowd who think he's a tosspot in every area of life in which I've encountered him.

[Heron]

Watched his pre-match presser and just further evidence of why he is the absolute king.

[Donut]

Said we are looking to get a few more players "over the line"  in an interview with Danish Amazon Prime.

 

 

[Donut]

Im convinced we are going for a big name striker. 

[Coffee_Johnny]

2 minutes ago, Donut said:

Im convinced we are going for a big name striker. 

Are there any left?? 

[Groundhog63]

2 minutes ago, Donut said:

Im convinced we are going for a big name striker. 

[Joe1984]

Just now, Coffee_Johnny said:

Are there any left?? 

We will find another good striker and he will get Howe'd into an elite striker.

 

Then the Septic Six will swoop in and the cycle repeats...