Eddie Howe

[Wilson]

2 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

 

Pardew was the other one wasn't he?

 

Why? Why would you remind me he existed?  I was having a perfectly good day. 

 

 

 

[gbandit]

Just now, David Edgar said:

I'd bet money Howe isn't happy with most of the game.  

 

I think we've gotta look at how we can do better against teams at home.  Little bit flat with the ball.  And could do with maybe getting Isak and ASM involved ealier. 

They were a very difficult team to breakdown and we also faced them when they were at peak levels of confidence. I do think that Trippier is looking burnt out but what do we do, we don’t have a replacement who’s anywhere near his level. I think other than that the only other selection decision going forward is when to bring Isak in for a start 

[David Edgar]

Just now, LV said:

He’s said he was pleased with how we played

 

You know managers don't tell the whole truth in interviews, right?  

 

Howe is a PR king. 

 

I'd be amazed if he left today thinking, "yeah that was great" and not, "hmm, a few games now we've looked a little blunt..."

[LV]

1 minute ago, David Edgar said:

 

You know managers don't tell the whole truth in interviews, right?  

 

Howe is a PR king. 

 

I'd be amazed if he left today thinking, "yeah that was great" and not, "hmm, a few games now we've looked a little blunt..."

No. I didn’t know that. 

[David Edgar]

Don't see what the big deal is with being critical?  You lot treat it like a sin   

 

You can be delighted with how things are going, belive Howe is the best manager we've had (maybe, ever) and still think that we have some improvements to make.

[Vinny Green Balls]

4 minutes ago, David Edgar said:

Don't see what the big deal is with being critical?  You lot treat it like a sin   

 

You can be delighted with how things are going, belive Howe is the best manager we've had (maybe, ever) and still think that we have some improvements to make.

I think it is the repeat offending. As I said before, you have a rep for a reason.

 

I’m fairly confident that a large percentage of the forum expects a negative comment when they see you’ve posted. You’ve been much better about it recently mind you 

 

 

Edited January 15, 2023 by Vinny Green Balls

[Hanshithispantz]

I do think we’re ready for another evolution of our game (dropping an industrious player for a more technical one) but he’s shown he’ll pretty much never change up a team that is getting results unless it’s forced.

 

He kept us up with ease and has us 3rd doing it this way so it’s hard to ever disagree with his selections.

 

The problem is you can look at one game and think “maxi should have started/Longstaff should be benched” but probably ignore the previous 5-10 games we’ve said the same and gotten great results.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Thought the Isak decision was bravery that we haven’t really seen from Howe before.
 

Have wondered in the past whether he’s trying to make up for his previous reputation by being cautious, and of course it has worked because we have a great defence. 

 

I really expected Isak just to replace Wilson and it was very interesting that he didn’t. 

 

 

Edited January 15, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo

[Scotty66]

Was a 4-2-3-1 when Isak came on wasn't it? 

 

Loved seeing Isak and Wilson on the pitch together, what a moment. 

[nufc123]

Its the first time he has had options on the bench and he showed bravery with the subs. Before it has been Murphy and Wood on and thats it so to say, you are just putting players on for fitness but the team gets weaker. 

[David Edgar]

7 minutes ago, Vinny Green Balls said:

I think it is the repeat offending. As I said before, you have a rep for a reason.

 

I’m fairly confident that a large percentage of the forum expects a negative comment when they see you’ve posted. You’ve been much better about it recently mind you 

 

 

 

 

I bet if you go through all my posts in the last few months (actually all my posts full stop) there is more positive than negative.  But a few of you have become very blinkered 

 

Think if I have an opinion, I'll post it.  And if someone just gets on the name calling without a proper reply to my points, I'll call them out for adding nothing.  

 

 

Edited January 15, 2023 by David Edgar

[Vinny Green Balls]

1 minute ago, David Edgar said:

 

I bet if you go through all my posts in the last few months there is more positive than negative.  But a few of you have become very blinkered 

I did say that you have been much better lately, dude, but you’ve created a Pavlovian response and demonstrate zero self awareness and instead blame the many people who have pointed this out over the years.

 

 

Edited January 15, 2023 by Vinny Green Balls

[McDog]

10 minutes ago, David Edgar said:

Don't see what the big deal is with being critical?  You lot treat it like a sin   

 

You can be delighted with how things are going, belive Howe is the best manager we've had (maybe, ever) and still think that we have some improvements to make.

 

 

You got carded for persistent fouling but Eddie's not subbing you out.  

I do agree with some of your points for sure.

[STM]

I think in hindsight he wishes he'd switched it up from the start as a few players looked laboured. Even Murphy and Wood injected energy into our game late on.

 

However, he was brave with his subs and it paid off. Ultimately he needs a couple more to come in and give him really options.

[Choppy Chop Chop]

12 minutes ago, David Edgar said:

Don't see what the big deal is with being critical?  You lot treat it like a sin   

 

You can be delighted with how things are going, belive Howe is the best manager we've had (maybe, ever) and still think that we have some improvements to make.

Sigh

[David Edgar]

Nope, well aware I dare be critical.  Think people need to either accept it quietly or try to discuss my points.  Cos it is boring when a handful of you go, "oh DE is so negative.  Just think happy thoughts.  How dare you question Eddie..."

 

Last post on this.  Cos we'll just get loads more rubbish posts like the one above.  Sigh.

 

 

Edited January 15, 2023 by David Edgar

[Vinny Green Balls]

Just now, David Edgar said:

Nope, well aware I dare be critical.  Think people need to either accept it quietly or try to discuss my points.  Cos it is boring.

Yes it is boring but you continue at it, and then complain that it’s everyone else’s fault. 
 

You really could do well taking a look at yourself, man. It hasn’t been just one person giving you shit. It’s been a fair few over the seasons. But your I’m being repressed attitude is just a tad absurd 

[Wilson]

[OverThere]

It will be interesting to see the evolution in our tactics now that most teams come to St James looking for a smash n grab. 

 

 

Edited January 15, 2023 by OverThere

[Guest]

Remember the past few years our goalkeeper nearly always being in the top few places for most saves due to us being shooting practice for other clubs?

 

Pope's only 12th in that list this season. Defence is fucking immense.

 

 

 

Edited January 15, 2023 by Optimistic Nut

[The Prophet]

Vindicated for rotating v Sheff Wed.

[greydos]

1 hour ago, 54 said:

 

I absolutely love this!

[Jaqen]

It's another game where we've not even faced a shot on target to a team in 6th place. We dominated the game and it's another one where we could have scored 3 or 4 had we taken our chances. There's no selection or tactics to criticize howay man 

 

 

[joeyt]

That meant that he oversaw our fifth successive top-flight league clean sheet - something never achieved by a Magpies side in the entire history of the club.

Fourteen games without defeat meanwhile matches United's record top-flight run, set in 1950 and matched in 2011.

[mikejaxer]

12 minutes ago, Jaqen said:

There's no selection or tactics to criticize howay man 

 

 

Howe will find plenty of stuff to criticise about though and that's what makes him such a great manager.

 

 

Edited January 15, 2023 by mikejaxer