New Manager: Eddie Howe Confirmed

[Oval85]

I think the chance of us having the usual boost from a manager change is way better than anything Bruce can do in charge, Graeme Jones the obvious choice until they found the right one.

Also, I just think that hanging on to a manager everyone knows will have to leave eventually will hurt us in both short and long run.

[TJR]

Really hope there is something to these latest reports as Brendan Rodgers would be a brilliant appointment.

[Valentino's fast feet]

While I think Rodgers would be a good appointment, wouldn't be my first choice. Not sure exactly what, but I wouldn't see him lasting much more than 18 months in the role. He's not a firefighter, he is a development manager which I think we should target. Just not sure on his longevity.

My own personal preference is Graham Potter. Doesn't quite have Rodgers premier league pedigree yet, but not lightyears behind him either. And I think has far more potential as a manager than Rodgers, who for me at this point has reached his peak. Lucian Favre would be a second choice (probably not far ahead of Rodgers as a potential third). I think he's a decent medium term option, better than the firefighter status, but defensively solid enough to keep us up and build a solid foundation for the next two seasons or so.

[Don Sholeone]

Luis Campos being linked as Sporting Director now lol

[UlversToon]

Problem is you are going off the assumption that Bruce is going to be kept on for months rather than a week or two. There is nothing risky about taking our time especially when it's on our side, it's not like we are down to the final few games of the season and are In desperate times.

Touche. I should clarify that although I think it's a bigger risk to run out the season with him, I don't want them to rush into a hiring if a preferred option isn't available - nor is Bruce management in an away match against Spurs a missed opportunity.

It's at St James' Park and in my opinion, for what it's worth, a win is imperative whoever is in charge.

[Donkey Toon]

Sky News just reported that Rodgers has confirmed that he has no interest in talking to Newcastle as he is perfectly happy at Leicester.

[Colly]

Can't blame him. Leicester are well funded and well run, and at the moment we can only (hopefully) guarantee one of those.

[biggeordiedave]

Sky News just reported that Rodgers has confirmed that he has no interest in talking to Newcastle as he is perfectly happy at Leicester.

I can't see any manager walking away from a good job like his.

[bodacious benny]

Leicester are a million miles ahead of us in every aspect at the moment so not surprising.

Other than money, I’d say even Potter would be taking a step down to join us when you look at how well the infrastructure at Brighton has been built up.

[Remember Colo]

Touche. I should clarify that although I think it's a bigger risk to run out the season with him, I don't want them to rush into a hiring if a preferred option isn't available - nor is Bruce management in an away match against Spurs a missed opportunity.

It's at St James' Park and in my opinion, for what it's worth, a win is imperative whoever is in charge.

Whoops, my bad. Though I agree we need a win, but on such short notice I don't see an interim or new hire making any real changes for the weekend, and if the players need a morale boost, the sale probably already has produced that (if anything would make a difference).

[UlversToon]

It's at St James' Park and in my opinion, for what it's worth, a win is imperative whoever is in charge.

Whoops, my bad. Though I agree we need a win, but on such short notice I don't see an interim or new hire making any real changes for the weekend, and if the players need a morale boost, the sale probably already has produced that (if anything would make a difference).

I would imagine it's going to be quite an occasion on Sunday so, hopefully, the players should be up for it whoever is in charge.

[Colly]

The problem is that I think the players have been up for it a couple of times, they haven't completely downed tools. The issue is a complete lack of tactics and organisation, and that's not going to change. Spurs may look flaky at the moment, but I still reckon they've got far too much for us.

[biggeordiedave]

The problem is that I think the players have been up for it a couple of times, they haven't completely downed tools. The issue is a complete lack of tactics and organisation, and that's not going to change. Spurs may look flaky at the moment, but I still reckon they've got far too much for us.

Far, far, far, far too much.

[Captain Obvious]

Thursday is a day off for the players. Big day for Bruce tomorrow.

[Don Sholeone]

People may not like it but the way this is panning out is the right move imo, I think if he's here after Palace then my stance may change. But for now I'm happy with slow and steady, I'd probably like to see a Sporting Director by middle of next week at the least though.

[Remember Colo]

People may not like it but the way this is panning out is the right move imo, I think if he's here after Palace then my stance may change. But for now I'm happy with slow and steady, I'd probably like to see a Sporting Director by middle of next week at the least though.

Agreed. I think there's a preferred order to these hirings, and I'd hate for them to jump the gun and potentially hire a manager that doesn't align well with the Director of Football's vision - as an example.

[Don Sholeone]

Looking at everyone linked, maybe we will see Rangnick in as interim manager until January, see how it's going, if well stays as manager until the summer where we then move him up to sporting director and appoint a long term manager to work with him.

[seaside nipper]

People may not like it but the way this is panning out is the right move imo, I think if he's here after Palace then my stance may change. But for now I'm happy with slow and steady, I'd probably like to see a Sporting Director by middle of next week at the least though.

Agreed. I think there's a preferred order to these hirings, and I'd hate for them to jump the gun and potentially hire a manager that doesn't align well with the Director of Football's vision - as an example.

^^^^ This ^^^*^
Realism time !

If ever there as a time to be pragmatic and not shoot from the lip or the hip it’s now.

Avoidance of the immediate hysterical sacking purge , fair enough for the immediate here and now. That’s not to say that Mr Bruce’s time isn’t up, I mean even he knows that. Point is it’s time for some considered measured thought

Major mission accomplished in terms of ownership change, box ticked

Now the fine detail can commence and as it happens it’s a decision on next manager that’s priority No 1. That doesn’t have to happen before Sunday but hangs over the owners for swift resolution nonetheless. A new manager is inevitable. It’s not a knee jerk reflex but something that should be just down from immediate button push to yes thanks for the input , thanks for your efforts, but there’s the door. Your significant settlement ( for relative failure ) is in the post

It’s not gonna ruin Sunday for me whether Mr Bruce is there or not. This is after all ‘ a process’

Time will tell , I hope the new owners are as sensible going forward as they seem to have been so far.

Fwiw and key for me is if they have been around this for years as seems to be the case, remained close since the initial rebuttal they must inevitably have plans on how they were going to go about this from day one.

My take is don’t panic embrace new hope and ambition for the club.

Let the majority of the press provoke and run off at the mouth as usual. It’s mostly utter guesswork , white noise , or sensationalist whataboutery.

[beatski]

^^^^ This ^^^*^
Realism time !

If ever there as a time to be pragmatic and not shoot from the lip or the hip it’s now.

Avoidance of the immediate hysterical sacking purge , fair enough for the immediate here and now. That’s not to say that Mr Bruce’s time isn’t up, I mean even he knows that. Point is it’s time for some considered measured thought

Nah f*** that, I want a

FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT!

[Valentino's fast feet]

I feel like they are gonna let him have the 1000th game before booting him. I don't think it's sentiment, but taking the time to get ducks in a row. And end of the day, may as well. I personally (completely and utterly) guess that this time next week it'll be Jones in interim charge, with a sporting director in place by November. Then a manager before christmas.