Wolfcastle Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 4 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I'v grown into the opinion Freddy Shephard was not an astute Owner/Leader of the club. He was never going to improve on SBR. With FS as the Owner, SBR was the best manager he was ever going to hire. I'm not sold on what PIF will do after Howe. If Howe becomes a weak link of the entire organisation get him out. But I don't think that's the case. I'll give him this though it was almost certainly Sir Bobby's recommendation. We were going to bring in Mourinho to work under Sir Bobby with a view to taking over. We had no idea at the time of course but in retrospect that was one of smartest plans I've ever seen the club have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 40 minutes ago, Lotus said: I think Eddie's teams play better when they are the underdog and the focus is on outrunning other teams. We don't often see tactical innovation, clever patterns of play, etc. I think he's tremendous man manager and motivator and absolute top and creating a tight team spirit. All essential. But the tactical side is underwhelming. So far, at least. To say his tactical side is underwhelming is being very selective. He has had many outstanding results here, where we have been tactically great. To get us out of relegation fight and into champions league finishes or deep cup runs, he's needed to be very flexible. I think you could point a finger at any manager in world football today, and say their tactics are underwhelming whenever they have had a disappointing result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 56 minutes ago, Zero said: I wonder those that suggest we should let Howe to continue next season - then at what point would you agree it’s time to part away? That is a fair question. For me personally, if things are still the same and there has been zero improvement (assuming a stable summer, stable improved squad and start to the season inbetween) I would say this time in 2027 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Our total record this season in all comps is 23 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses. Disappointing? Yes? A disaster? No. I don't think anybody in World Football has played as many tough games as we have this season tbh. To see how quick people have been to turn on Eddie is shite really. The fanbase isn't what I thought it was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 40 minutes ago, Nucasol said: Tuchel is contracted to England for another two years. The club has NO excuse !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 minute ago, samptime29 said: Our total record this season in all comps is 23 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses. Disappointing? Yes? A disaster? No. I don't think anybody in World Football has played as many tough games as we have this season tbh. To see how quick people have been to turn on Eddie is shite really. The fanbase isn't what I thought it was. Football fans have always been fickle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 43 minutes ago, Jesse Pinkman said: Iraola, Alonso, Glasner, Marseca, Tuchel, Zidane available for free in the summer. The club has no excuse now. How about none of them actually want to come? What about that excuse? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Repeating myself but what’s peoples obsession with Maresca Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 47 minutes ago, 500bhp said: How was Howe let down this summer? No CEO should not impact our scouting and recruitment of players. No DOF on the other hand has a massive impact. mmmmm.....I wonder under what circumstances our DOF left in May just as the window was opening. Power struggle with Howe some would say! I admit the Isak debacle impacted Howe and recruitment. But that only be blamed for so much. This doesn't read like a serious post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Repeating myself but what’s peoples obsession with Maresca Glasner and Zidane too. Wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 4 minutes ago, Fenham Mag said: How about none of them actually want to come? What about that excuse? Potter might want to go back to English football. Or a Gerrard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 2019/20 we lost 16 games under Bruce 2020/21 we lost 17 games under Bruce 2025/26 we've lost 14 games with 6 remaining under Howe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 12 minutes ago, Wolfcastle said: I'll give him this though it was almost certainly Sir Bobby's recommendation. We were going to bring in Mourinho to work under Sir Bobby with a view to taking over. We had no idea at the time of course but in retrospect that was one of smartest plans I've ever seen the club have. It wasn’t a plan the club had. It was SBR’s plan. FS was never going to hire Mourinho while he had the chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 24 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I'v grown into the opinion Freddy Shephard was not an astute Owner/Leader of the club. He was never going to improve on SBR. With FS as the Owner, SBR was the best manager he was ever going to hire. I'm not sold on what PIF will do after Howe. If Howe becomes a weak link of the entire organisation get him out. But I don't think that's the case. Shepherd was never a serious owner, for him the club was a cash cow for himself and his family members. He didn't put his own money in, he borrowed against the club. There were several dubious signings and appointments which raised suspicion, Michael Owen and Boumsong's signature to name a couple. I think his brothers warehouses were linked to the club as well or something along those lines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 10 minutes ago, JP said: 2019/20 we lost 16 games under Bruce 2020/21 we lost 17 games under Bruce 2025/26 we've lost 14 games with 6 remaining under Howe Good god. I think I give up with a percentage of our fanbase Please be just a wum looking for a good time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
500bhp Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 11 minutes ago, dcmk said: This doesn't read like a serious post. Mate, I think you need to step away from this subject for a bit. You've done a fantastic job defending Howe against any level or type of criticism or negativity. Respect for that. But it seems to be getting to yoi now and its not healthy you having to spend all day replying to numerous posters all saying a similar thing. Log off, have a cuppa and go a walk 🍻 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 11 minutes ago, JP said: 2019/20 we lost 16 games under Bruce 2020/21 we lost 17 games under Bruce 2025/26 we've lost 14 games with 6 remaining under Howe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 23 minutes ago, Robster said: That is a fair question. For me personally, if things are still the same and there has been zero improvement (assuming a stable summer, stable improved squad and start to the season inbetween) I would say this time in 2027 The improved squad bit might be a bit tricky. I am not sure we'll be making big signings again after last summer's spend. Maybe if we sell a big player or two, otherwise it will be promising youngsters signed with an eye on the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 13 minutes ago, JP said: 2019/20 we lost 16 games under Bruce 2020/21 we lost 17 games under Bruce 2025/26 we've lost 14 games with 6 remaining under Howe Trophies won under Bruce: 0 Trophies won under Howe: 1 CL games played under Bruce: 0 CL games played under Howe: 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 5 minutes ago, 500bhp said: Mate, I think you need to step away from this subject for a bit. You've done a fantastic job defending Howe against any level or type of criticism or negativity. Respect for that. But it seems to be getting to yoi now and its not healthy you having to spend all day replying to numerous posters all saying a similar thing. Log off, have a cuppa and go a walk 🍻 That's quite a reaction. Pot kettle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, Jesse Pinkman said: Iraola, Alonso, Glasner, Marseca, Tuchel, Zidane available for free in the summer. The club has no excuse now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 32 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Repeating myself but what’s peoples obsession with Maresca He's bald and worked with Pep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 The most exciting part about the rest season will be people arguing about Howe’s accomplishments and not agreeing or seeing either sides points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoneys Tache Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, Wallsendmag said: He's a rubbish midfielder and that's where Howe plays him, on the rare occasions he does play him. Which isn’t wolte’s fault Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 19 minutes ago, Decky said: Trophies won under Bruce: 0 Trophies won under Howe: 1 CL games played under Bruce: 0 CL games played under Howe: 18 I'm not in any way defending Bruce. Those were the some of the worst years in the clubs history. Just comparing the league form this season with a much stronger squad under Howe. To be in that ballpark is a huge underperformance this season and it is right to have serious question marks around our current manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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