NBC Sports covers the Premier League here in the USA, and they have been extremely complimentary all this year to both Eddie Howe and the Newcastle team.
They came over to England last weekend to cover three of the games, and the first one was at Newcastle last Friday night, and they couldn’t quite get over the atmosphere at St. James’ Park.
The NBC team were clear after the game that this was a massive win for the Magpies.
Here is what former Wimbledon midfielder Robbie Earle said after the game:
“The scenes at the end made it feel like this was more than three points.”
“This was almost guaranteeing Premier League football next season at this football club and we know about the new takeover.”
“We know about the money at this football club, but it’s so important. Eddie Howe’s job was to make sure he kept Premier League football and I think they’ve done that tonight.”
“When you think about what Eddie Howe’s done in a short space of time, just think of the job that Frank Lampard’s done at Everton and how difficult it can be going into clubs, changing habits, changing losing ways.”
“I want to know what are the first few things he wanted to work on because there was a lot going wrong at this football club when he got here.”
“And you can sometimes try and come in and do too much, but I think there’s probably two or three things he’s worked on.”
“The players have bought into it, they support him, and now they look like they’re safe.”
And here’s video of the NBC Sports match commentators Arlo White and Robbie Mustoe, the former Middlesbrough midfielder, immediately after the game ended.
In this same NBC video, Eddie Howe and goalscorer Chris Wood are interviewed:
Finally here is former USA and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard’s comments on the Newcastle situation:
“I think they’re safe. Prior to the last three losses, they were unbeaten in nine, and at home, we see why they’re so good.”
“We see what can be when you watch this crowd, they were up for it when the ball went in the back of the net twice, once was disallowed but they are hungry for success, hungry for goals, and hungry for the way that Eddie Howe plays.”
“When I watch him on the touchline, he has a calm demeanor.”
“So when you talk about how he gets that point across, you can almost imagine him on the training ground being articulate, being calm, making sure that he gets his point across.”
“Listen, the sign of a good manager is how often the light bulb can go off over players’ heads each and every day and it looks like he’s getting that from his.”
The NBC Sports Premier League team have been excellent for a number of years now – long may it continue.
What do you think?
49 comments so far
Darnik
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:03 PM
Comment #1Rom
Darnik
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:04 PM
Comment #2No twas I 😆
the crown princes nashers
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:04 PM
Comment #3the way i see it is this now, the PL along with there cheating back stabbing so called cess pit top 6, refs, var and the london press had us relegated in december and they where laughing there heads off at us, eddie howe and his coaching staff have turned it around havent they, players have some pride back in there stride as they grace the pitches ( poet and didnt even na it ) all the teams in the league all of a sudden start to say oh your owners cant be the teams advertisers to try and stop money coming into the club, did they do this to other ones, ie spurs advertising cash injection on the eve of the clubs announcement of the new so called rules, bit iffy if you tell me as masters was at the spurs gound aye …………………. 2 more wins and we can all sling this sign at the whole lot of them \/ \/ \/ \/ hypocrites the lot of them
Romford mag
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:08 PM
Comment #4Dr Ed
Video unavailable in this country 🙁
The Mighty Quinn
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:08 PM
Comment #5Clint he probably is a decent guy to have in the background but how many of these types do we need?
Eddie already has the backroom team he needs and we can’t keep filing squad places because a player is a good guy and a motivator or he’s experienced.
The thing we seem to be forgetting is the majority of the rest of the league will be strengthening their squads as well and more substantially than last summer/winter due to increased finances.
Personally I think this summer is the one where we need to twist and over invest else that dream of Amanda’s and the PIF will never be a reality.
CLINT FLICK
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:09 PM
Comment #6Darnik
Woo hoo!
😀
ToonDarnSarf
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:10 PM
Comment #7Darnik – it was TMQ who suggested getting rid of more than 10 players mate. That was what I was questioning. Because if you sign 7 players, there’s no need to get rid of 10+. I know we’re all hoping that some of the youth players can step up but the younger ones don’t need to be registered. I’d rather keep the likes of Wilson & Lascelles around plus some of Manquillo, Sean, Krafth, Lewis etc. Ideally, we have a squad of 25 players that is much improved compared to this season but we also have a few young players pushing. However, I suspect the best option for the best young players will be a season in the Championship.
hibbit
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:10 PM
Comment #8TMQ
it’s going to be interesting to see how many bids we get for players across that list and from what level of clubs they come from if indeed they do ,
me i think it’s going to be a hard ask and difficult moving that many in one go,
CLINT FLICK
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:10 PM
Comment #9Quinny
There’s sqyad strengthening and there’s team building.
While others spend on players that tgey can get.. we should get players that fit a real project.
Could be crucial!
😉
New dawn!
Wor B
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Comment #10Was gonna compliment Dr Ed on the previous thread graphic (Scattercash) but I think he’s surpassed it with this one 🙄
😳
CLINT FLICK
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Comment #11Eddie is no dinosaur!
Others will follow the same old rules…we can have a while new approach.
I’m sure that’s not lost on Eddie!
The Mighty Quinn
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:17 PM
Comment #12TDS I said on a previous thread 6-7 players is realistic on top of what we signed in January and a few decent players we already have. I never said we had to replace them all.
1 x GK Strakosha
1 x CB/RB Milenkovic
1 x DM Tielemans
1x LAM Diaby
1x RAM/LAM/RW/LW Carrasco
2 x ST Schich, Nkunku or Ekitike.
ToonDarnSarf
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:20 PM
Comment #13TMQ – but that’s my whole point. Why get rid of those players unless we replace them. I mean, if we’re looking at the goal of challenging for the title or at least getting into the CL, then we’ll get rid of everyone apart from Bruno and Tripper probably? Maybe keep ASM if he can add some brains to his talent.
The Mighty Quinn
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:21 PM
Comment #14Hibbit totally agree it will be a hard job getting rid but I just don’t find the point in keeping players we will never play or hardly ever.
Sparky
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:24 PM
Comment #15The previous thread was misleading…
We have shit loads of cash, and Lord Scattercash has the purse strings.
Send me your wish lists and I’ll sort accordingly
All ridiculous requests considered…cos we is loaded and if we don’t spend it this summer, we’ll be restricted in the following three years!
Just so you know! 😀
GeordieTwo
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:28 PM
Comment #16I’d just like to point out that we can get at least 3 Belgian midget strikers for the price of one of these normal sized transfer targets everyone’s always harping on aboot.
GeordieTwo
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:29 PM
Comment #17Let’s go small and sneaky.
Sparky
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:29 PM
Comment #18PS…we won’t be getting rid of loads of players…we’re going down the Man City route…2 teams of 11, any of which would finish in the top 6 if allowed to have two teams in the same league.
It’s the future!
Yours benevolently
Lord Scattercash
SirRhosis
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:29 PM
Comment #19A new liver please. Mine has just taken a turn for the worse. Trying to avoid spending the next week in hospital, if I can 🙁
Sparky
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Comment #20small and sneaky eh…looks like Woody’s fcuked then!
GeordieTwo
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Comment #21Ekitike, Ekitike
Boom boom boom!
Sparky
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:32 PM
Comment #22He’s already on Lord Scattercash’s list!
GeordieTwo
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:35 PM
Comment #23Yep I see that Sparks. A good selection, although somewhat normal sized. Sniff…
The Prince's Mate
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:35 PM
Comment #24Boom….just in case I’m furst in any future posts…I hold the copyright.. Boom
Sparky
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:37 PM
Comment #25😀 😀
That goes for the last two!
GeordieTwo
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:45 PM
Comment #26My copyright is for Boom, boom, boom!!! It’s important to get into the rhythm….
JohnJ
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:46 PM
Comment #27With regard to Dan Ashworth and “Gardening Leave” I wonder if it’s possible for that guy to work behind the scenes on the QT
Any thoughts anyone?
GeordieTwo
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:47 PM
Comment #28Small, sneaky players is the future. Peter Beardsley sized should be the maximum height. I don’t know where that leaves Chris Wood…
Wor B
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:48 PM
Comment #29G2
You’re holding your binoculars the wrong way round. Lukaku’s about the size of a double-decker bus!!!
GeordieTwo
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Comment #30Dan Ashworth could have Llambeezee’s old office. Nobody would suspect anything was actually getting done in there….
GeordieTwo
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:50 PM
Comment #31That’s my point exactly Wor B! Don’t waste wor time on these massive, overpaid ninnies!!!
GeordieTwo
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:55 PM
Comment #32I would suggest a large sign on the Llambeezee door: I’m not in here getting massive amounts of work done for NUFC. Signed Dan Ashworth.
GeordieTwo
Apr 12, 2022 at 5:56 PM
Comment #33Is anybody else thinking small and sneaky?
The Prince's Mate
Apr 12, 2022 at 6:06 PM
Comment #34Fancy a larf?
Michael Fabricant ..71yrs old …tory mp…swears blind its his own hair…..couldn’t download link …Google it/him…it’ll make your day
The Prince's Mate
Apr 12, 2022 at 6:07 PM
Comment #35Small and sneaky….Putin??
SirRhosis
Apr 12, 2022 at 6:08 PM
Comment #36G2, like Mund?
Having a larf…. 🙂
The Prince's Mate
Apr 12, 2022 at 6:08 PM
Comment #37You know Boris is lying …his lips are moving
Sparky
Apr 12, 2022 at 6:09 PM
Comment #38Small and sneaky is the future…you will always score more goals with the ball on the ground!
Un-mining a new Pedro would be bloody marvellous…is that even possible????
If he’s out there, Lord Scattercash will find him!
SirRhosis
Apr 12, 2022 at 6:10 PM
Comment #39Or TDS, he’s only 20’9″ ?
The Mighty Quinn
Apr 12, 2022 at 6:11 PM
Comment #40OK TDS I will keep Lascelles Dubravka
Strakosha
Dan Langley
Targett
Lewis
Burn
Lascelles
Watts
Schar
Milenkovic
Krafth
Trippier
Tielemans
Bruno
Shelvey
Joelinton
Willock
Diaby
ASM
Carrasco
Fraser
Almiron
Schich
David
Wood
With the 7 signings which are realistic, there’s your 25 man squad.