Eddie Howe is staring into the harsh reality of his Newcastle team's dismal home loss to Brentford, a fourth defeat in five games that has left the club 12th in the Premier League. The Saudi Arabian-owned outfit was booed by their own fans as they conceded three goals without response at St James' Park.
Howe's anger and frustration were palpable as he admitted that his team had not been good enough, both individually and collectively. He acknowledged that Newcastle's trademark physicality was absent from the game, which is a hallmark of the team's playing style. The manager also expressed concern over the lack of defensive solidity, particularly in the final stages of the match.
What struck Howe most was the mental and character issues that had crept into his team's performance. He felt that a small group of players were influencing the outcome negatively, and it was a far cry from the high standards he demands from himself and his team.
The manager's self-criticism was evident as he accepted full responsibility for the team's performance. He felt that he needed to work harder and do more to improve, not just in terms of player selection but also in his own ability to motivate and drive his team forward. Howe acknowledged that it was a mentality issue rather than an inability to compete with others.
In contrast, Brentford's manager Keith Andrews was ecstatic after his team's fourth win in six Premier League games. He credited the team's collective effort and the sense of confidence that had developed within the squad.
Howe's anger and frustration were palpable as he admitted that his team had not been good enough, both individually and collectively. He acknowledged that Newcastle's trademark physicality was absent from the game, which is a hallmark of the team's playing style. The manager also expressed concern over the lack of defensive solidity, particularly in the final stages of the match.
What struck Howe most was the mental and character issues that had crept into his team's performance. He felt that a small group of players were influencing the outcome negatively, and it was a far cry from the high standards he demands from himself and his team.
The manager's self-criticism was evident as he accepted full responsibility for the team's performance. He felt that he needed to work harder and do more to improve, not just in terms of player selection but also in his own ability to motivate and drive his team forward. Howe acknowledged that it was a mentality issue rather than an inability to compete with others.
In contrast, Brentford's manager Keith Andrews was ecstatic after his team's fourth win in six Premier League games. He credited the team's collective effort and the sense of confidence that had developed within the squad.
. They're not even defending their own fans, and it's a worrying sign for the season ahead 
. I mean, you can't just blame the players or the manager without taking a hard look at yourself too. It's all about accountability, right? 
. You need to shake things up and get some fresh blood in there to turn the team around 
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. Can't just keep making excuses, gotta own up to your mistakes and start solving them 
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. Howe needs to dig deep, make some tough decisions, and remind his team of the high standards he expects from them 
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? I mean, I know they're not having a great season but this is ridiculous! The fans are booing their own team, it's like they're playing for Brentford instead 
. And Eddie Howe just gets more frustrated with himself, it's like he's the one who lost the game, not the players 
. I get that the physicality was off and defensive solidity was lacking, but you can't just blame a few individuals, teams have 11 players out there! 
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. I think Howe's blaming his own players too much though - what if he didn't make some of those questionable subs? 
And I feel for the guy, mental and character issues are real problems to tackle... but at the same time, he should've done more to prepare them, you know? 
Brentford's manager is being way too optimistic if you ask me though... winning 4 games in 6 is awesome and all, but let's not forget they got lucky with that one goal from their own player 
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. And poor Eddie Howe, he's having a meltdown 
. I mean, he knows they weren't good enough, both as individuals and as a team 
. The lack of physicality was a major issue, and defense is just not there right now 
. But what really got me was the mental aspect - it feels like some players are holding back the whole team 
. It's not just about individual talent, it's about how they work together 
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Their confidence is growing, and it's hard not to get caught up in the excitement. But for Newcastle, this is a wake-up call – they can't keep relying on the same old tactics if they want to climb the table.
he needs to shake things up fast, maybe try a different system or lineup... but what really worries me is the mental aspect of it all, a few players holding the team back? that's not something you can just script out and expect to succeed with... 
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come on eddie howe can't even get a good result at home? 12th place is not where newcastle wants to be lol 
and btw, howe needs to work on his tactics too, same old physicality is not gonna cut it 
this is getting weird for eddie howe... i mean, we get it, he's frustrated but booing ur own fans? 
He's taking all the blame on himself which is a sign of a good leader. But at the same time, you can't help but think that some players might be underperforming and need to step up their game. It's tough for him, I feel like he needs to take a deep breath and regroup with his coaching staff instead of beating himself up over it 
. One thing is for sure: Newcastle needs to regroup and refocus if they want to get back on track 
meanwhile brentford is on fire 
that's some serious momentum now! keith andrews might be one lucky sod 
. As a parent, you want your kid to work hard and try their best, and it looks like Newcastle's team is just not doing that right now.
. As a parent, you want your kid to be humble and give credit where credit is due. And let's be real, if someone's winning 4 out of 6 games, they must be doing something right! 
by how much blame Eddie Howe is taking on himself. Like, he's already saying he needs to work harder? That's a pretty high standard to set for a human being 
with his "collective effort" and "sense of confidence". Like, yeah okay coach, congrats on winning a game 
not Eddie Howe. I mean, they're the ones getting booed and stuff. He's just trying to do his job and fix the team's problems 
. Maybe he needs some support from his own squad