Eddie Howe Bournemouth
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe gives view on competitiveness of ex team – AFC Bournemouth squad #AFCB #NUFC

September 20, 2022
EDDIE Howe insisted Cherries were “very well-coached tactically” and had players that have “proven themselves in the Premier League before”. The legendary Cherries boss, who piloted the Dorset club from the depths of League Two to the Premier League across two separate spells, was asked about the competitiveness of Gary O’Neil’s side following their 1-1 draw with his Newcastle squad. Previous comments from former Cherries boss Scott Parker, before his sacking last month, implied the Dorset club were “weaker” than they were at the end of last season, and not competitive for the top flight. Asked about the work done by the likes of interim boss O’Neil, as well as coaches Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, to make Cherries competitive, Howe said: “They’ve got some very good players. “They’ve got players that have played in the Premier League for not just a short period of time, they’ve proven themselves in the Premier League before. “So, yes it’s not the same squad, but certainly the core of the group is there and I think they’ve proved today (Saturday) they’re stubborn. Very well-organised, very well-coached tactically. “They didn’t leave any spaces for us. We have to give them a lot of credit. “Of course, I’m in this (Newcastle) camp, and I’m looking at us going we need to do a lot better to break that down.”
Eddie Howe Bournemouth
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Eddie Howe believes Ryan Fraser produced a decent performance against Bournemouth #NUFC #AFCB

September 19, 2022
EDDIE Howe feels Ryan Fraser produced a "decent performance" on Saturday, despite being bombarded with abuse from the travelling Cherries fans at St James' Park. The section of supporters who made the trek to the north east made their feelings known towards their former star, regularly booing and chanting against him whenever he got the ball during the Premier League contest. Fraser used to be a fans' favourite on the south coast, until the summer of 2020. With his contract running down, the Scot opted against signing a short-term deal to try and help the club stay in the Premier League following the enforced break due to the initial COVID-19 lockdown. Cherries ended up getting relegated under Howe, with Fraser moving on to Newcastle United on a free transfer. Speaking after the move, Fraser added further fuel to the fire, saying: "At the end of the day, I need to look after myself. My contract was done, so it’s not like I refused to play any games. "The worst thing is that I didn’t want them to go down – it would have been a lot easier if they had stayed up. With me playing, without being big-headed, I think I would have helped massively. "I wanted to help the team and I didn't want them to go down. "I felt if I played - without sounding big-headed or big-time - because I'm very honest, I hope people think that, I'd like to think I'd have kept them up. That hurts even more. "But I wasn't under contract so I didn't actually do anything wrong." Fraser had numerous shots during Saturday's 1-1 draw, denied by a brilliant diving Neto stop, before being replaced with 20 minutes to play. Asked if he spoke to Fraser in the build-up to the game to prepare him mentally for the reception he might receive from the Cherries fans, Newcastle boss Howe said: "We had discussions in the week, as I would have discussions with all my players in the build-up to the game. "I thought it was a decent performance from Ryan. "We probably didn’t him enough of that ball in the first half. There was some good little moments from him. "But I think our attacking players, probably their overall performance were epitomised by the fragmented nature of our performance. "We couldn’t build that momentum to really show them at their best."
Gary O’Neil
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Gary O’Neil ‘surprised’ Newcastle were awarded a penalty after VAR call #AFCB #NUFC

September 18, 2022
GARY O'Neil says he was "surprised" to see Jefferson Lerma penalised for handball, insisting: "If I was looking at the VAR images, there's no way I would've given a penalty at that moment." With Cherries leading Newcastle United at St James' Park thanks to Philip Billing's opener, the hosts were given a quick chance to level when Kieran Trippier's cross struck the arm of Jefferson Lerma. Referee Craig Pawson did not initially award a spot-kick, but, after consulting with video assistant Stuart Attwell, went to the pitchside monitor and overturned his decision. Striker Alexander Isak slammed home the penalty, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw. It is the second game in succession Cherries have been penalised for a handball in the box, with a VAR review seeing Lloyd Kelly punished during the 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest. Asked if he was frustrated by the call against the Magpies, interim boss O'Neil told the Daily Echo: "I don’t know if I’m frustrated. I understand it’s difficult. "That is the perfect situation for VAR, because there is no way the ref could see that live. "So I understand it going to VAR, I’m just really surprised at the conclusion they have come to. Jefferson Lerma has gone to put his body in the way of the ball, his arm swings, as it does when you’re moving. He’s not looking at it. "So I was just surprised. If I was looking at the VAR images, there’s no way I would’ve given a penalty at that moment. "That’s not a criticism at all, it’s just my opinion, I thought it was harsh."
Gary O’Neil
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Gary O’Neil recognizes contributions of Eddie Howe to Cherries development as a club #AFCB #NUFC

September 17, 2022
INTERIM boss Gary O’Neil is hoping to keep his team on message when Cherries face Newcastle, whilst understanding the narrative surrounding the reunion with legendary manager Eddie Howe. Focus this season has turned to Howe’s first encounter with the club after his departure in the summer of 2020, with numerous current Cherries handed their debuts by the now Newcastle United manager. READ NEXT: Newcastle hosts Cherries with both sides on seven points after six games, and whilst stand-in head coach O’Neil understands that there will always be sentimental links and storylines ahead of games, he believes his side will be unwavering in their approach to today’s game. Reflecting on the reunion, O’Neil shared: “I think the boys are very used to there being noises outside that can take away from what is another game. “And the boys will always approach it as the next game, whether it's going back to your old club, whether it's an old manager, whatever it may be. There will be things like that for somebody every week and we just approach it like it's another game. “Obviously, Eddie's impact on the club was huge. “I'm sure everyone around here is still grateful for the fact that when he came in, they were in League Two and he took him to the heights of the Premier League. “So it’s an incredible job he's done. But the boys will approach it like we're going to Newcastle to win a game of football and see if we can accomplish that.” The match with Newcastle marks O’Neil’s third game in charge of the side as the club continues their search for a permanent manager. After a dull 0-0 draw with Wolves to mark his managerial debut, O’Neil’s charges bounced back to complete a rousing comeback win over Nottingham Forest last time out. When asked if the 3-2 victory looked good in terms of showing his managerial credentials, O’Neil shared: “That isn't what I'm thinking, but, yeah, I'm sure it would have been. “I'm not considering my CV. I'm just fully focused on the 25, making sure they're ready, making sure I've given them everything they need and that they're ready to go and represent the club again on Saturday.” O’Neil then shared his belief that his side will face a tough atmosphere at an amped up St James’ Park, with the former Bolton man stating: “I think the style of football they're playing at the moment helps get the fans off their seats and create an atmosphere. “The boys will be ready. We know what's coming. We go up there determined to show a real resilience and show our qualities.”
Graham Potter Brighton
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Newcastle United and Brighton confirm deal for Dan Ashworth #BHAFC #NUFC

May 31, 2022
DAN ASHWORTH is set to become the new sporting director at Newcastle United. Albion and Newcastle United have reached an agreement for the immediate release of Dan Ashworth from his contractual obligations at the Amex. The terms of this agreement, which is subject to regulatory approval, will remain confidential between the clubs. Albion have thanked Ashworth for his time at the club, a statement said: "We would like to thank Dan for his services and wish him well for the future." Back in February Albion manager Graham Potter admitted he was sorry to see Ashworth leave. However, the Albion boss knows life will go on at the Amex Stadium. He said: “There is a good organisation here, a fantastic chairman, good people that have been here before me and Dan were here and they will be here after. “So it is what it is, we will move forward as a club together and we will take on the challenge of life without Dan as best as we can. “From my perspective, I respect Dan and what he has done for us, I respect the decision that he has made and wish him well. “But I know as a football club this club doesn’t rely on one person, it is a real collective strength that we have and that is what I think will take us through.”