Novocastrian Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 18 hours ago, The College Dropout said: I do now question how Howe views the game and squad management mind. Like no plan to make 2 forwards in the same team work the way Pep would play Alvarez with Haaland. He just wants one to sit on the bench. Wants a football team with barely any playmakers. Just direct pace on the wing no guile. How is this meant to scale? This is why we need a change, it’s run its course. It’s been even more apparent in the last few games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 27 minutes ago, Novocastrian said: This is why we need a change, it’s run its course. It’s been even more apparent in the last few games. I'm praying Howe can evolve. Or scouts can uncover creative workhorses like Bruno or Szoboslai that can play wing or 8. He's gone 5 at the back but we need a genuine 4 ATB alternative to the flat 4-3-3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 (edited) 7 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I'm praying Howe can evolve. Or scouts can uncover creative workhorses like Bruno or Szoboslai that can play wing or 8. He's gone 5 at the back but we need a genuine 4 ATB alternative to the flat 4-3-3. The second leg against Qarabag was when I lost faith in that. The whole world could see he needed to play the kids and second string. And as per almost every match bar I think one or two FA Cup early round games over the past 4 years, he's put out an unnecessarily strong side to a game we were playing extra to everyone else (playoff), and then we wonder why we've got no engine in the last 20 minutes of every game and put it down to tactics and the high-intensity - but it's more than that. Eddie Howe is a very intelligent man, I'd love to hear his unguarded reasoning behind some of his decisions like that one. Maybe the kids were all tossing it off in training assuming they'd play, we just don't know. Edited May 15 by HawK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 (edited) 11 minutes ago, HawK said: The second leg against Qarabag was when I lost faith in that. The whole world could see he needed to play the kids and second string. And as per almost every match bar I think one or two FA Cup early round games over the past 4 years, he's put out an unnecessarily strong side to a game we were playing extra to everyone else (playoff), and then we wonder why we've got no engine in the last 20 minutes of every game and put it down to tactics and the high-intensity - but it's more than that. Eddie Howe is a very intelligent man, I'd love to hear his unguarded reasoning behind some of his decisions like that one. Maybe the kids were all tossing it off in training assuming they'd play, we just don't know. And then he played a too-weak team against City at home in the Cup. Didn't make any sense. Why go so (relatively) hard early... to ease off (relatively) when it matters most? The Barca away game was the most naive i've ever seen him. Poor idea from the start, Unbelievable setup and stayed with it way too long. Edited May 15 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 51 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: And then he played a too-weak team against City at home in the Cup. Didn't make any sense. Why go so (relatively) hard early... to ease off (relatively) when it matters most? The Barca away game was the most naive i've ever seen him. Poor idea from the start, Unbelievable setup and stayed with it way too long. Dan Burn bombing up the left wing against Barcelona was bizarre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Not forgetting you either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 On the face of it the Miley contract is another tick in the box for him to go with the Botman one. Although he’ll be judged from what happens transfer-wise this summer, obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Just now, SteV said: On the face of it the Miley contract is another tick in the box for him to go with the Botman one. Although he’ll be judged from what happens transfer-wise this summer, obviously. Maybe I'm being mean spirited but isn't this the lowest hanging fruit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Shouldn't even be slating him yet let him work his magic first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 10 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Maybe I'm being mean spirited but isn't this the lowest hanging fruit? Yes, probably, but open goals still need to be tapped in. He’s done that, now time to knock in some long-rangers… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Just now, SteV said: Yes, probably, but open goals still need to be tapped in. He’s done that, now time to knock in some long-rangers… That's true, he's not the sporting director equivalent of Yoanne Wissa, that is a relief. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 17 minutes ago, andycap said: Shouldn't even be slating him yet let him work his magic first. I don't think anyone is yet tbf, at least not super seriously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Just now, Mole said: I don't think anyone is yet tbf, at least not super seriously. It'll not be long lad. 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Oh I don't doubt it I have confidence he'll do a good job though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 30 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Maybe I'm being mean spirited but isn't this the lowest hanging fruit? Should we not have bothered like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveys Barn Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Just have to be better. Recruiting is everything. Talent ID shapes football clubs. Bournemouth bought: Hill for 2m Truffert for 14m Django for 23m Semenyo for 11m Senesi for 13m Hujisen for 12m Kerkez for 15m Christie for 3m Tavernier for 10m Rayan for 28m All within the last 5 years and most within the last 2-3 years. That's one hell of a group of EPL-standard players. You either win by selling for profit, or win by getting great on-field outputs and winning games. Scouting is where massive effort should be directed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 4 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Should we not have bothered like The point was any sporting director could have got that renewal done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 2 minutes ago, Harveys Barn said: Just have to be better. Recruiting is everything. Talent ID shapes football clubs. Bournemouth bought: Hill for 2m Truffert for 14m Django for 23m Semenyo for 11m Senesi for 13m Hujisen for 12m Kerkez for 15m Christie for 3m Tavernier for 10m Rayan for 28m All within the last 5 years and most within the last 2-3 years. That's one hell of a group of EPL-standard players. You either win by selling for profit, or win by getting great on-field outputs and winning games. Scouting is where massive effort should be directed. Amazing business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 20 minutes ago, Harveys Barn said: Just have to be better. Recruiting is everything. Talent ID shapes football clubs. Bournemouth bought: Hill for 2m Truffert for 14m Django for 23m Semenyo for 11m Senesi for 13m Hujisen for 12m Kerkez for 15m Christie for 3m Tavernier for 10m Rayan for 28m All within the last 5 years and most within the last 2-3 years. That's one hell of a group of EPL-standard players. You either win by selling for profit, or win by getting great on-field outputs and winning games. Scouting is where massive effort should be directed. This Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 This is it. Time to step up. The Summer of Ross. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoMagpie Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 2 hours ago, Harveys Barn said: Just have to be better. Recruiting is everything. Talent ID shapes football clubs. Bournemouth bought: Hill for 2m Truffert for 14m Django for 23m Semenyo for 11m Senesi for 13m Hujisen for 12m Kerkez for 15m Christie for 3m Tavernier for 10m Rayan for 28m All within the last 5 years and most within the last 2-3 years. That's one hell of a group of EPL-standard players. You either win by selling for profit, or win by getting great on-field outputs and winning games. Scouting is where massive effort should be directed. Looks great on paper, Trouble is, if we were after any of those players, we'd be paying at least $10 million more for each, Just because it's newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveys Barn Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 23 minutes ago, ChicagoMagpie said: Looks great on paper, Trouble is, if we were after any of those players, we'd be paying at least $10 million more for each, Just because it's newcastle. That would still be 20-40m cheaper than Elanga 😆 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 I expect signings starting in June. No excuses. A fool can see we’re fucking shit. If Willock is still here next season the club is fucked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viana Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 5 hours ago, Harveys Barn said: Just have to be better. Recruiting is everything. Talent ID shapes football clubs. Bournemouth bought: Hill for 2m Truffert for 14m Django for 23m Semenyo for 11m Senesi for 13m Hujisen for 12m Kerkez for 15m Christie for 3m Tavernier for 10m Rayan for 28m All within the last 5 years and most within the last 2-3 years. That's one hell of a group of EPL-standard players. You either win by selling for profit, or win by getting great on-field outputs and winning games. Scouting is where massive effort should be directed. If I can play devil's advocate, it's a lot different signing players for Bournemouth versus us. There's definitely some on that list we could and should have gone for (Rayan being one), but there's a few I wouldn't even touch now like Tavernier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 He gets the rest of the month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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