Eddie Howe in Newcastle talks

[joey13]

And yet they would rather have Benitez over Howe, despite being no better than Bruce.

Remind us of when Bruce won the Champions League .

[Fretters]

Must be about time for Eddie’s last minute change of heart about taking it.

It was his coaching staff who rejected Celtic, I think.

[Fretters]

Remind us of when Bruce won the Champions League .

And the Europa League, FA cup and La Liga.

[Spijed]

Remind us of when Bruce won the Champions League .

I was referring to his time at Newcastle, which was no better.

[boatshed bill]

I was referring to his time at Newcastle, which was no better.

The records of benitez and Bruce whist managing Newcastle are almosy identical.
I guess the new owners think Eddie can do better than either.

[Down_Rover]

It beggars belief that Amanda Stavely persuaded someone to sign a cheque for £350m without sorting out a manager first

Says a lot about how little planning has gone into this venture. This could be Venkys mark two.

[ClaretTony]

It beggars belief that Amanda Stavely persuaded someone to sign a cheque for £350m without sorting out a manager first

Says a lot about how little planning has gone into this venture. This could be Venkys mark two.

Too much money for another Venky episode but the mess re the manager has shown how Ill prepared they are.

[ClaretTony]

I was referring to his time at Newcastle, which was no better.

Because if circumstances

[Peter Loo]

Is this the same Howe that was sacked/relieved/resigned after his relegation with Bournemouth.

[Mattster]

Good appointment from our perspective IMO. Was worried they'd get someone who would make a significant impact - this keeps them in the relegation battle.

[joey13]

He’ll tighten up their defence

[dandeclaret]

They love a "you score 4 we score 3" type of manager up there......

[Elizabeth]

Newcastle’s biggest problem is their defence and Howe is not recognised for his defensive organisation . That is his biggest challenge.
I like listening to him but others tell me they don’t think he will be strong enough to deal with the likes of Lascelles who is stealing a living in the PL.
I hope Eddie succeeds

[Taffy on the wing]

It may surprise some, but I can see Brentford dropping down despite their good start.
There's a lot of football to be played yet

And Watford

[fatboy47]

Good news for us I suspect.

[Aclaret]

Wonder what the Geordies would have thought of Mike Ashley if he had signed Eddie ?

[boatshed bill]

Newcastle’s biggest problem is their defence and Howe is not recognised for his defensive organisation . That is his biggest challenge.
I like listening to him but others tell me they don’t think he will be strong enough to deal with the likes of Lascelles who is stealing a living in the PL.
I hope Eddie succeeds

Strange, isn't it?
i probably come over as a bit anti-Dyche, but I wish every other PL manager fails.

[tarkys_ears]

Gone by xmas

[Stalbansclaret]

I hope Eddie succeeds

Yeah..because it would be so great if one of the two teams below us could improve, pick up some good results and climb the table !!!!!

[aggi]

Liverpool will be rubbing their hands at the transfer fees to come.

[Jakubclaret]

Yeah..because it would be so great if one of the two teams below us could improve, pick up some good results and climb the table !!!!!

Some people think the likes of Newcastle & Leeds won’t be involved in the final reckoning even though now that looks like a real possibility & are looking towards Brentford & Watford as our real relegation rivals.

[Vegas Claret]

everyone outside the usual top 10 is a relegation rival

[Jakubclaret]

everyone outside the usual top 10 is a relegation rival

True to a certain degree, I just don’t see some teams being involved at the end or even being remotely close I could be wrong & time will definitely tell if I’m right or wrong, I just think Leeds & Newcastle will have too much about them.

[gandhisflipflop]

Gone by xmas

Not the right appointment but I’m sure he will get longer than 6 weeks

[Steve1956]

Eddie will suffer from severe nosebleeds that far up the country but good luck to him he's not a a bad guy or a bad manager...all the best Edward.

[IanMcL]

Newcastle’s biggest problem is their defence and Howe is not recognised for his defensive organisation . That is his biggest challenge.
I like listening to him but others tell me they don’t think he will be strong enough to deal with the likes of Lascelles who is stealing a living in the PL.
I hope Eddie succeeds

They will all be cleared out and young folk he can boss around, will replace them.

[Devils_Advocate]

They will all be cleared out and young folk he can boss around, will replace them.

Eddie Howe took over a horrible dressing room at Burnley and even if you never liked him or rated him the one thing you cant deny is that he did a great job in getting rid of all the old disruptive pro's and refreshed things with a lot of good young players both in attitude and ability

The squad and dressing room Dyche took over was streets ahead of the one Laws left behind

[chekhov]

All the best Eddie but I hope you fail and that Newcastle are relegated.

[jrgbfc]

They will all be cleared out and young folk he can boss around, will replace them.

Yeah, he should have stuck with all the senior pro's who basically downed tools under Laws and thought they ran the club. Clark Carlisle admitted as much in his autobiography.

[Spijed]

Eddie Howe took over a horrible dressing room at Burnley and even if you never liked him or rated him the one thing you cant deny is that he did a great job in getting rid of all the old disruptive pro's and refreshed things with a lot of good young players both in attitude and ability

The squad and dressing room Dyche took over was streets ahead of the one Laws left behind

On the flip side, nobody who is/was involved with youth team football at Burnley has a good word to say about him with regards to that level of the club.

[Devils_Advocate]

On the flip side, nobody who is/was involved with youth team football at Burnley has a good word to say about him with regards to that level of the club.

How's that related to anything in mine and Ian's post and let me know which people in the youth set up you have personally spoken to or seen directly quoted comments from as whilst it may be true Im guessing that your opinions on the youth set up under Howe come from CT and a few of his like minded mates who arent the most balanced posters where Howe is concerned

Wasnt the main bogey man Jason Blake and didnt he stay on under Dyche for a few years after Howe left. Also wasnt McNeil brought into the club under Howe's tenure?

[KRBFC]

You can just imagine Eddie’s wife’s face when he tells her “ we’re moving to Newcastle”

Was his Mum not seriously ill? I have no idea where this joke about his wife came from, I mean if you wanna joke about his mum dying, go ahead....

[RalphCoatesComb]

All the best Eddie but I hope you fail and that Newcastle are relegated.

I'll second that sentiment.

There are some good footballers at Newcastle but most are playing below their potential. Can Eddie get them to play to their strengths? Hopefully not in time to save them.

As we have seen with other Clubs, money alone is not enough.

Watch this space.

[TheFamilyCat]

Eddie Howe managing the richest club in the world.

Words that nobody, least of all Eddie himself, would expect to hear.

[Hipper]

I think Howe can do defensive. I recall seeing a live TV game with Bournemouth at Man Utd and they defended excellently.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39086674

There were others too.

Anyway he's learnt alot and may now be ready. I wouldn't dismiss him so easily.

[Quicknick]

Have they appointed him yet? I hope so.

[AlargeClaret]

Was his Mum not seriously ill? I have no idea where this joke about his wife came from, I mean if you wanna joke about his mum dying, go ahead....

Dear oh dear, there’s little to answer to that , though to twist that into supposedly making fun at Howe’s mum death is pure cowardice. Imagine saying that face to face eh?

[AlargeClaret]

For the record It was public knowledge about his family why he left . The wife jokes were before he signed “ dragging her away from Bournemouth to Burnley “ etc and you well know it. I always thought his mum passed while he was here ? though that’s possibly incorrect

[Spijed]

Wonder if there is any truth in this story regarding the talks breaking down:
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/footbal ... eague-news

[Shaggy]

Why replace Bruce and replace with Howe.

He was an abject failure in my eyes for his time with us. Slow boring football we were sliding down the table fast.

Hope they appoint him though as I’m certain they won’t survive his first 6 months in charge.

[IanMcL]

Why replace Bruce and replace with Howe.

He was an abject failure in my eyes for his time with us. Slow boring football we were sliding down the table fast.

Hope they appoint him though as I’m certain they won’t survive his first 6 months in charge.

His mate is 2nd in command elsewhere, too! Lonely up north!

[Wokingclaret]

Tindall and Howe at the game tonight, sat next to Amanda

[SouthLondonexile]

EH has some great qualities as a manager, he’s astute, a v good judge of a players abilities - but he doesn’t travel well.

[Steve1956]

Tindall and Howe at the game tonight, sat next to Amanda

How lovely for them!

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Why replace Bruce and replace with Howe.

He was an abject failure in my eyes for his time with us. Slow boring football we were sliding down the table fast.

Hope they appoint him though as I’m certain they won’t survive his first 6 months in charge.

He also helped lay the foundations for our progression and success under Dyche.

[TheFamilyCat]

I don't think the owners really want him. I doubt the fans want him. Could go sour very, very quickly.

[Steve1956]

I don't think the owners really want him. I doubt the fans want him. Could go sour very, very quickly.

He certainly wasn't first choice..that's always a bad start...like you say no one really wanted Howe at Newcastle..rejection by others have forced their hand with be intresting to watch it unfold.

[IanMcL]

Steve Bruce is available. He's a Geordie. They would love him there!

[HunterST_BFC]

Eddie Howe is the first Newcastle manager who was at school when Byker Grove started

[Shaggy]

He also helped lay the foundations for our progression and success under Dyche.

Ah your referring to some of the players he signed then? Which really makes his record and performance for us much worse then in context with such talent at his disposal.