For the first time in years we actually get a manager in at a very good time. He has the whole summer and pre season to get the squad to how he wants it.

Next season can’t be any worse but I am optimistic. I think we’ll push for top 4 at the very least.

Aaaaaand breath. Relieved it’s actually done

I’m a tiny bit optimistic about next season now!

1 hour ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Think there will be demand, its just whether the clubs can agree on the price. 

Going to be a very aggressive summer based on reports. 

This!!  All the players we have who fans class a deadwood have quality it’s just getting the price we want for them maybe the challenge.

My starting eleven for next season would be 

Emi Martinez 

Recce James 

Thiago Silva 

Badileshille 

Chilwell 

Enzo 

Ugarte 

Nkunku 

Madueke 

Lukaku 

Kane 

 

1 hour ago, dansubrosa said:

For the first time in years we actually get a manager in at a very good time. He has the whole summer and pre season to get the squad to how he wants it.

Next season can’t be any worse but I am optimistic. I think we’ll push for top 4 at the very least.

Agree with you with regard to the timing of it.

And he’ll be very aware of who he wants to bring in and how he wasn’t us to play next season.

Given how badly things have gone so far I'm still wondering whether Pooch is maybe waiting for a better offer... everybody says he's coming why no announcement?

Just seen the announcement 😁

Good luck Pooch - 2 year deal eh...

 

1 hour ago, Breezy said:

My starting eleven for next season would be 

Emi Martinez 

Recce James 

Thiago Silva 

Badileshille 

Chilwell 

Enzo 

Ugarte 

Nkunku 

Madueke 

Lukaku 

Kane 

 

Interesting line up Breezy, haven’t seen the Lukaku Kane partnership before. Would be a bit different to what Kane is used to, Son to Lukaku. Can see Lukaku back here but don’t think Kane would dream of here the way we are going. Levy I don’t would sell to us and I think Kane would be looking at better options for silverware. We are too much of a gamble for him atm and hopefully he’ll regret it.

On Silva, I think maybe time to move on although he has been a fabulous player for us but he’s nearing 40 and playing in a back four would leave us open.

3 hours ago, dansubrosa said:

For the first time in years we actually get a manager in at a very good time. He has the whole summer and pre season to get the squad to how he wants it.

Next season can’t be any worse but I am optimistic. I think we’ll push for top 4 at the very least.

Didn't even think about that, the last time a new manager had a whole summer and a transfer window to himself was Sarri, it's definitely been a long time

6 hours ago, dansubrosa said:

Next season can’t be any worse but I am optimistic. I think we’ll push for top 4 at the very least.

You certainly are optimistic. I’m sure Boehly and chums will conspire to f**k up any progress that the new manger might attempt.

Given we largely wasted 600 million this season, is there any chance we can actually spend another 300 plus million in an attempt to put some quality (both skill and mentality wise) into this squad?

And with the muppets now ruining, sorry, running the club, is there any hope we can generate reasonable funds when offloading the tons of terrible signings and academy failures? I presume we’ll be viewed as a lame duck by other clubs in negotiations. And with Todd’s form to date, nobody will likely take us very seriously.

Next season, better coach, similar sh*t.

4 hours ago, goose said:

Interesting line up Breezy, haven’t seen the Lukaku Kane partnership before. Would be a bit different to what Kane is used to, Son to Lukaku. Can see Lukaku back here but don’t think Kane would dream of here the way we are going. Levy I don’t would sell to us and I think Kane would be looking at better options for silverware. We are too much of a gamble for him atm and hopefully he’ll regret it.

On Silva, I think maybe time to move on although he has been a fabulous player for us but he’s nearing 40 and playing in a back four would leave us open.

Can't disagree really with what you have said at all really we could play Fofana instead of Silva as well and your probably right on Kane but I was just thinking of the Pochettino factor or instead of Lukaku you could go for Oshiemen or Watkins or Toney although he is banned until January they are proven Premier league players now and I think either of them would do well.

Excited and buzzing about things for the first time since last summer! Lots of work to do this summer but cant help but feel optimistic!

 

New season already off to a good start😇 Look forward to see him making a Dele out of Mudryk or Son out of Havertz.

It feels like just being sold a car and you can't drive it for a few months to see if it drives like a dream or she's an old banger!

The apprehension!

Welcome on P0ch!

Don't tell Liam....

 

Welcome to M0P0. 😱 😃

Edited May 30, 20233 yr by TheCeleryKing

1 hour ago, TheCeleryKing said:

Welcome to M0P0. 😱 😃

MO;PO

1 hour ago, Mod said:

It feels like just being sold a car and you can't drive it for a few months to see if it drives like a dream or she's an old banger!

The apprehension!

Welcome on P0ch!

Don't tell Liam....

 

I see what you did there....

12 hours ago, Snedger said:

You certainly are optimistic. I’m sure Boehly and chums will conspire to f**k up any progress that the new manger might attempt.

Given we largely wasted 600 million this season, is there any chance we can actually spend another 300 plus million in an attempt to put some quality (both skill and mentality wise) into this squad?

And with the muppets now ruining, sorry, running the club, is there any hope we can generate reasonable funds when offloading the tons of terrible signings and academy failures? I presume we’ll be viewed as a lame duck by other clubs in negotiations. And with Todd’s form to date, nobody will likely take us very seriously.

Next season, better coach, similar sh*t.

Nothing beats a bit of optimism!

I think the club have done the required due diligence on this. It may not work out but its a reasonable and sensible appointment. Two years is the right length of time for a manager contract.

I can't say I'm not optimistic about Pochettino. I would have liked Enrique as my first choice, but i am interested in Pochettino and his coaching. We need a good preseason more than anything. I think a lot of this season has stemmed from a poor preparation.

Not to mention key injuries throughout the season which isn't spoken about enough by the media. They speak about how poor we've been and rightly so, but much of that is also down to a inconsistent first 11 that needed rotation constantly due to injuries.

Anyone saying we can't challenge for at least top four next season is dismissing the talent of the team and it's potential. Newcastle have a bang average team on paper and finished 4th ffs. Nobody gave them a chnace at top four before last season. 

4 minutes ago, enigma said:

I can't say I'm not optimistic about Pochettino. I would have liked Enrique as my first choice, but i am interested in Pochettino and his coaching. We need a good preseason more than anything. I think a lot of this season has stemmed from a poor preparation.

Not to mention key injuries throughout the season which isn't spoken about enough by the media. They speak about how poor we've been and rightly so, but much of that is also down to a inconsistent first 11 that needed rotation constantly due to injuries.

Anyone saying we can't challenge for at least top four next season is dismissing the talent of the team and it's potential. Newcastle have a bang average team on paper and finished 4th ffs. Nobody gave them a chnace at top four before last season. 

You hire Enrique when things are going well not in the mess we are in now.

1 hour ago, ozboy said:

I think the club have done the required due diligence on this. It may not work out but its a reasonable and sensible appointment. Two years is the right length of time for a manager contract.

 

Two years, plus a one year extension.  How/why did Potter get a 5 year contract? I mean, Potter was really handed everything on a plate and all he had to do was NOT be totally and absolutely sh1t and he would still have the job. IF he had "managed" to get his win percentage in the 40% range he would still be with us. Alas, he was unable to reach those dizzying heights.

Pochettino has arrived and the mass clear out of players begins.  Massive pre-season with lots of fitness training. With the young players and squad we currently have we should be able to realistically mange a top 6 next season.

4 hours ago, TheCeleryKing said:

 

Two years, plus a one year extension.  How/why did Potter get a 5 year contract? I mean, Potter was really handed everything on a plate and all he had to do was NOT be totally and absolutely sh1t and he would still have the job. IF he had "managed" to get his win percentage in the 40% range he would still be with us. Alas, he was unable to reach those dizzying heights.

Pochettino has arrived and the mass clear out of players begins.  Massive pre-season with lots of fitness training. With the young players and squad we currently have we should be able to realistically mange a top 6 next season.

Ted Lasso : “I know soccer I was playing football manager so I know contracts I am also director of football” 

Lets give this new Manager a loooong contract!!

5 hours ago, TheCeleryKing said:

 

Two years, plus a one year extension.  How/why did Potter get a 5 year contract? I mean, Potter was really handed everything on a plate and all he had to do was NOT be totally and absolutely sh1t and he would still have the job. IF he had "managed" to get his win percentage in the 40% range he would still be with us. Alas, he was unable to reach those dizzying heights.

Pochettino has arrived and the mass clear out of players begins.  Massive pre-season with lots of fitness training. With the young players and squad we currently have we should be able to realistically mange a top 6 next season.

I mean surely this a promising sign of them evolving/learning from mistakes?

On 29/05/2023 at 18:00, Frankie8Lampard said:

Didn't even think about that, the last time a new manager had a whole summer and a transfer window to himself was Sarri, it's definitely been a long time

Sarri didn't join until after training started. We had that ludicrous situation where we delayed sacking Conte for a really long time. 

8 minutes ago, Argo said:

I mean surely this a promising sign of them evolving/learning from mistakes?

Clearlake are also removing a lot of responsibility from themselves and giving it to the recruitment team.