Yeah, I really think Eddie fits the model of what Saints try to put themselves over as. My only concern is what happens if he doesn't get to grips with the gig and the fact we'll be going into Europe. But hey, he's a good coach and a good character too.
Going to have to say this one more time: Eddie Howe. Good coach, possibly good enough even. But no thanks. Stay where you are Eddie. Possibly in about 10 years. Possibly not.
Why ? I agree he has been a success at the Cherries , but flopped at Burnley . I admire him , but I just think there is something about him and The Cherries that just " Clicks " . Hell of a risk given our current situation IMHO .
I think that's a bit harsh, TSS. Let's not forget we took considerable leaps forward with a man who had one job and got fired from it in Spain (with his team bottom of the league and adrift, no less), and spoke through an interpreter. Eddie's done a stunning job with Bournemouth and fits the club's profile.
Well, firstly he was less experienced when he went to Burnley. He has pulled off some excellent results with Bournemouth in the PL. He's very tactically astute and he has a very good character. He gets his sides playing good football.
I'm not overly keen on Howe when given all the other names we keep talking about but I don't think we can compare taking on Burnley with taking on us. At Burnley he would have been a pretty traditional manager in a club without our resources. Any manager that comes in here is a coach and not the old school type that covers transfers and all the rest.
How do you know he would be a step down? Do you have a crystal ball? Remind me, where had Pochettino managed before he came here?
We will have to agree to disagree , IF he comes here ( and IMHO he won't want to ) he will fail IMHO .
I don't get the whole 'flopped at Burnley thing' either. His win percentage was 40%. Mauricio's was 38% with Saints. Adkins hit 54% and Koeman hit 48%. Different leagues, but there we are. His win percentage with the Cherries is 50%.
