ExiledGeordie Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) This has a feeling of inevitability about it, seems to he too much noise. It also seems like the contract wranglings/gardening leave could get messy if/when it happens. If he doesn’t want to stay though, so be it not that he’s confirmed or denied anything yet. I’m sure we’ll find a suitable replacement but it’d be a shame if he goes. Edited February 14 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Desperate for him to stay. Would be a massive step backwards if he leaves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Just now, Jack27 said: Desperate for him to stay. Would be a massive step backwards if he leaves I think it would be a real dent to the nufc board if he goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Just now, Jack27 said: Desperate for him to stay. Would be a massive step backwards if he leaves Agreed, and the optics for the club not being able to hang on to critical staff is not good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I think his loss would be unfortunate but probably over exaggerated. There’s other directors out there who’ve been successful and I’m confident we’ll get someone capable. I’m more disappointed he appears to be jumping ship without actually achieving anything here. He’s clearly been twerking for that Man U role for a while given the leaks and its clearly a step up in role for someone like him. It does potentially raise a question about the scope of our Saudi project if he’s prepared to leave something like that for majority Glazers owned club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 3 minutes ago, FloydianMag said: Agreed, and the optics for the club not being able to hang on to critical staff is not good. That says more about the staff than the cloob! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 3 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: That says more about the staff than the cloob! So ambitious staff move on to bigger clubs, players will also do the same and it says everything about the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 minute ago, FloydianMag said: So ambitious staff move on to bigger clubs, players will also do the same and it says everything about the club. The basic plan is that there will eventually be NO bigger club than Newcastle United. It seems inevitable to me that this will happen, but we face many (often deliberate and specific) obstacles put in our way, so it will take a long time. We will get there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 There's lots of noise, but I think the club would not allow him to join anyone until after the summer window closes to protect ourselves. Can Man Utd really afford another rudderless summer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 It'd be a blow having such a key member of staff leave, but this has been months in the making, so you'd like to think we'd have a replacement lined-up should it go ahead. Michael Edwards would be dreamland, but he's just turned Liverpool down so not sure how plausible that is. He's not really been here long enough to reap the full benefits of his work, but he's obviously highly thought of in the industry. I hope he stays, but Brighton have done just fine without him, we will too providing we get his successor right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 19 minutes ago, FloydianMag said: Agreed, and the optics for the club not being able to hang on to critical staff is not good. Senior staff moving between clubs happens quite regularly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) 7 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Senior staff moving between clubs happens quite regularly. They do, however not with the kind of media attention that’s on us, granted it’s largely because it’s Man U. Not a good look especially if he’s not replaced by someone of equal ability and reputation. Couple of months back the former DoF at Bournemouth was mentioned, I fucking hope not!! Edited February 14 by FloydianMag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Being linked with the guy from Bournemouth agains this morning to replace Ashworth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Being linked with the guy from Bournemouth agains this morning to replace Ashworth Might as well go for Billing, Solanke as well….. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 4 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Being linked with the guy from Bournemouth agains this morning to replace Ashworth Massive if any truth to this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 6 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Being linked with the guy from Bournemouth agains this morning to replace Ashworth He’ll be the favourite for the job and been at Bournemouth since 2014 so will know Howe well. Been strongly linked with Liverpool job as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Don’t think it makes a blind bit of difference re NUFC’s standing in all honesty. Anyone who thinks we share standing with MUFC is borderline delusional, irrespective of where we’d like to get to. Ashworth left Brighton for us - did Brighton’s standing change in anyone’s eyes? They don’t seem to be suffering his loss. I think some of this is being overstated. The links to the Bournemouth bloke are more of a concern, frankly. It’s already a bit iffy that Howe gets his relatives onboard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 It’s obviously a stretch to say his old mate from down south being his appointment but bloody hell the alarm bells should be ringing IF we were to appoint him. Literally putting the cart before the horse in classic NUFC fashion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 minute ago, r0cafella said: It’s obviously a stretch to say his old mate from down south being his appointment but bloody hell the alarm bells should be ringing IF we were to appoint him. Literally putting the cart before the horse in classic NUFC fashion. Yep. You’d want your DoF to have a good working relationship with the manager, but you don’t want an ‘old pals act’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Think Brailsford also being pals with Ashworth can’t be underestimated, he’ll undoubtedly have been in his ear. Be interesting to see if Te Hag gets the bullet whether he’d come calling for Howe as well in the future. Thats why I’d be very wary just appointing his replacement on the basis that he can work with Eddie, we need to source the best replacement for the long term aims. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Just now, Whitley mag said: Think Brailsford also being pals with Ashworth can’t be underestimated, he’ll undoubtedly have been in his ear. Be interesting to see if Te Hag gets the bullet whether he’d come calling for Howe as well in the future. Thats why I’d be very wary just appointing his replacement on the basis that he can work with Eddie, we need to source the best replacement for the long term aims. There’s zero chance Howe gets offered the Man Utd job at the present moment. I can’t see them not wanting an elite manager when ETH goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I am not sure he has done anything of note thus far to justify being upset about his potential departure. Any idea of the competition we paid Brighton for him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 What's the deal with the Bournemouth geezer, is he not very good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: I am not sure he has done anything of note thus far to justify being upset about his potential departure. Any idea of the competition we paid Brighton for him? 5m is the rumour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) 3 minutes ago, The Prophet said: What's the deal with the Bournemouth geezer, is he not very good? Nepotism central is the issue as it was with the appointment of Eddie’s nephew. also shows a distinct lack of both ambition. We need someone who has both a great contact book as well as experience competing at the highest level. Edited February 14 by r0cafella Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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