SUPERTOON Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Just now, Matt1892 said: I think I’ve said it on here previously but I can see a situation where the FA approach us to speak to Howe and we give permission for them to do so, which will be as clear an indicator for him that those at the top are happy for him to move on. The club will then get someone in who is happy to work as a coach with the players Mitchell brings in, whilst seeing Howe moving on as a clean and amicable break. I actually agree the club would privately welcome that. However I don’t actually think the FA have any interest in Howe at this stage. Carsley will get it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 (edited) 13 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: I actually agree the club would privately welcome that. However I don’t actually think the FA have any interest in Howe at this stage. Carsley will get it. There has to be some adaptation from Howe in accepting the various roles of club aiming to move towards elite status, I mean he’s not at Bournemouth anymore. That being said the club would be foolish to make life overly difficult for him and/or move him in on if he’s still been doing well. All they need to do is look at what he’s done so far since coming in. I don’t expect everything to be nicey nicey behind the scenes all the time, I’m sure there are strong opinions and disagreements but hopefully working relationships can remain calm and focussed. Edited September 7 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Out of interest what sort manager would Mitchell go for if Howe where to leave? Who has he appointed at other clubs? I know he appointed Poch at Spurs, does that mean he'll look at up and coming Premier League managers, so someone like McKenna, Glasner, Iraola? Or you would he looks on the continent? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 I think theres too many who’ve come to the conclusion already that Mitchel is either no good, shifty or ready to force Howe out. I think the guy needs to be given time, much do what he says makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 9 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: I think theres too many who’ve come to the conclusion already that Mitchel is either no good, shifty or ready to force Howe out. I think the guy needs to be given time, much do what he says makes sense. I think most agree with the stuff he has said about scouting and transfers etc. I’m still excited he is here, I just felt some of his comments were unnecessary (without knowing the context). If him and Howe can form a good relationship I genuinely think we will go up a few levels. They should be a perfect compliment to each other really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 37 minutes ago, 54 said: Out of interest what sort manager would Mitchell go for if Howe where to leave? Who has he appointed at other clubs? I know he appointed Poch at Spurs, does that mean he'll look at up and coming Premier League managers, so someone like McKenna, Glasner, Iraola? Or you would he looks on the continent? He appointed Poch at Southampton but I think he joined Spurs after him. At RB he was entirely player recruitment based I think? Then Monaco hired Nico Kovac and Clement when he was there, did he hire Adi Hutter too or had he gone by that point? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Some rumours in today's press he could be on his way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 7 minutes ago, Ben said: Some rumours in today's press he could be on his way. Clown World click bait! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 (edited) The Sun seem to have the knives out for Mitchell, would reflect very poorly on all concerned, including Howe if they can’t make this work Edited September 8 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 The rags will of course say he’s in trouble. His main role is player recruitment and we had a terrible window where we didn’t land our target that everyone knew we were after. It’s hard to read anything at all into any article saying he’s at risk given that context as it’s the easiest article to write in UK sports journalism right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 10 minutes ago, gbandit said: The rags will of course say he’s in trouble. His main role is player recruitment and we had a terrible window where we didn’t land our target that everyone knew we were after. It’s hard to read anything at all into any article saying he’s at risk given that context as it’s the easiest article to write in UK sports journalism right now Yeah, either that or say that Howe is in trouble. If we had a couple of poor results, that would be the narrative, although I’m not convinced that they won’t go down that route in order to help their mates in the gambling industry make a few extra pounds in the back of the reduced odds it would result in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobsonsWonderland Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Can't find the article but is there any new details or just assumptions based on nothing of substance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 I do think that any loose speaking out of the privacy of the board, any hint of playing the press to your own advantage, any signs of thin skin or self aggrandisement would be red flags to somebody like Yasir Al-Rumayyan. I have only seen what most of us have, but he strikes me as somebody where loyalty and the collective good (of his assets) is paramount. And someone who would be ruthless once someone was seen as untrustworthy. The reporting of Mitchell’s interview was close to causing such alarm, and young ‘Phil’ looked mightily uncomfortable (and like a sack of shite) in the stands beside him at the Spurs game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 31 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: The Sun seem to have the knives out for Mitchell, would reflect very poorly on all concerned, including Howe if they can’t make this work From Howe's initial comments, it's clear that the relationship between him and Mitchell didn't get off to a good start. I get the impression now from Mitchell's recent statement that things have been patched up and there's now some mutual trust and understanding between the two men. Of course, the media are going to want to milk this, and the Sun seems to be the chief culprit. But I think Eales and Mitchell are aware of how valuable an asset their manager is, and Howe is aware of the realities of decision-making within a big club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 2 hours ago, Ben said: Some rumours in today's press he could be on his way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Would much rather he be in trouble than Howe. He's come in and acted like a complete arse tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 If he goes, we will have zero chance of replacing him with someone of the same calibre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 1 minute ago, r0cafella said: If he goes, we will have zero chance of replacing him with someone of the same calibre. The same reputation maybe, no reason we can't get someone of the same calibre or better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Much like the Antony rumour yesterday, it's international break filler. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEFAFWISP Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Shouldn't have bothered with the interview, fuel/nectar for the numpties. Maybe his ego got in the way though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 In the cold light of day, it would be harsh to judge him on one failed transfer where the consensus was we would have paid over the odds. I get the point that Mitchell might have been able to present a number of different options (but maybe not so soon into the job, or maybe not that Howe would have wanted), or that they should have all agreed on several different options at the outset of the negotiation. And again, perhaps they did that, but those options weren't then available. So, hopefully, once he gets to grips with what Howe needs that can be the case next time. On paper it looks like it should be a good team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 48 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: The same reputation maybe, no reason we can't get someone of the same calibre or better. I’ve heard Dan Ashworth (of Man U fame), could be easily persuaded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Just now, mouldy_uk said: I’ve heard Dan Ashworth (of Man U fame), could be easily persuaded If he can get some more gardening leave he probably would. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Mitchell gets a pass from me for the summer, however, I won’t be so kind in the Jan window if it’s the same shit show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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