Don’t risk losing Eddie! Why NUFC mess needs to be sorted out by top brass

[@magpies7771]

When Mitchell said " not fit for purpose " why the hell didn't you and other journalists question him on that to see exactly what he meant by that quote?

[@rocketiain84]

So Bruno, Isaak, Botman, Gordon not fit for purpose. Guys a huge tool , end off, probably knows what hes doing but has come in annoyed everyone he needs to work with because for every scouting point he has minus 10 personality and people management skills.

[@magpies7771]

@rocketiain84 I personally don't think Mitchell meant them players actually and was more a case of not having proper data in selling and buying players like eg. Brighton do.

[@SwagDragon1]

Continually spending on multiple players while not making sales to alleviate the FFP concerns isn’t a strategy that’s fit for purpose in the modern day. Don’t read so much into it. Friction is good, that’s how progress is made when we’re forced to compromise on a strategy that will further the goal

[@migss9581]

indeed. and how come we arent getting video of that interview? just lets gossip fly. odd choice by the club id say.

[@smitchelljsy]

Agree It’s not the players they’ve chosen , just more about why go for a 40 mil player and leave no one to trade

[@ChrisPalmer-tv5ot]

Eddie has 2+ years of walking the walk and delivering for the club and the fans, without even coming close to publicly saying anything stupid. Mitchell has 2+ months of talking the talk but has delivered nothing and created this drama by saying stupid sh-t. I’m sure there are changes needed to NUFC’s recruitment team but even Dan Ashworth, dishonorable as he is, didn’t talk smack about everyone at the club to nobody’s benefit. Mitchell needs to keep his mouth shut now and walk the walk before Eddie walks and we lose everything we have gained over the past few years!

[@johnenglish929]

Absolutely right !

[@mukhtarmuhamud1539]

wtf are you on about we backed eddie howe with 425 mill pounds and he bought only 14 players only 5 of those have future they here bruno tino isak tonali gordan name anyone else eddie howe wanted to blow the whole budget on 1 target this season why did we end up in psr mess cause last year because they way we are buying players is not sustainable we bought barnes when we had gordan we spent 40 mill on tino who didnt play for a year before he joined us we paid hall 28+ add ons total 35 mill for 19 year old who cant defend we gave lloyd kelly 150k a week he refused to look at disasi or anyone else mitchell brought eddie howe thinks this man city where he can spend whatever he likes not being smart with our signings got us like this now where we still fucking have burn longstaff almiron in our team howe is the reason why we ended up in psr mess

[@johnenglish929]

@@mukhtarmuhamud1539 I listened to Eddie’s press conference. I read your rant. I think Eddie had is right.

[@alexanderhowcroft8779]

@@mukhtarmuhamud1539 yeah, £425 mil and turned the club into a competitive team with a firm footing in top 6 contention. Name one team in the top 6 that hasn’t spent that money you clown. And they’ve all spent that money and started from the point of being in the top 6 😂

[@ReadingRonin]

Howe got lucky with results in the past but this year he has been dull, unable to make changes in matches and struggled in every match. Everyone has figured him and his tactics out and yet he makes no changes, he survives only based on the talent of the players. Mitchell has a history of talent acquisition and success at multiple stops (unlike Howe). He's paid to come in and solidify everything behind the scenes and make us a success long term. He is meant to come in and change things so we don't have to sell quality young players each year for PSR needs

[@michaelmckie9164]

Multiple issues here; 1. Paul Mitchell for me appears (from interviews I’ve seen from him, not just reports) not very articulate or elegant with his words. His ‘not fit for purpose’ comments I assume were not on quality/ability of signings and more on data available but by being inexact he’s left it open to interpretation. This doesn’t mean he isn’t a top class SD. 2. Darren Eales ultimately should be the one responsible for unifying his team. He should have had a sit down NUFC conversation with both Eddie & Paul to showcase unity. It’s poor leadership from Eales that he seemingly is not ensuring all is smooth between his leaders pre press conference today. The fact they’ve not spoken is on Eales. 3. Eddie is not Mitchell’s man. Paul Mitchell seems to be abrasive and my way or the highway, he wants to stamp his authority and so Eddie will either be deferential or end up leaving or Mitchell will (like Spurs) unless Eales grips the situation. If either of these things happen it’s on Eales and his role should be questioned.

[@TheJDUBMedia]

@@michaelmckie9164 great observations- Very few fans seem to want to mention Howes press conference in Germany, two days into Mitchell arriving- where Howe was already on the defensive and 'surprised' he wasn't consulted on the appointment. My guess is both Eales and PIF felt Howe was given too much control by Staveley and they didn't like certain results ie fitness of players and recruitment. It's poor leadership by Eales, but Howe is still throwing out red meat to the journalists at Friday's press conference. Howe will lie or say nothing when he wants to. So I have to assume he is trying to undermine Mitchell or cover his back. One thing is certain- he's under a lot more scrutiny and pressure since the changes.

[@michaelmckie9164]

@@TheJDUBMedia yeah can’t argue, interesting for me was the praise Eddie gave James Bunce. Bunce is Mitchell’s man and is clearly a 1st class operator. For me, the positive is that Mitchell seemingly knows quality and ultimately he is Eddie’s boss so hopefully will make it work. Eddie is losing power but he would never have the power he has had at any top club, my hope is he appreciates that also.

[@TheJDUBMedia]

@@michaelmckie9164 I'm a big believer that a bit of friction can be a good thing-our fan base is very forgiving- where as other fan bases demand trophies. So it could be that Howe has got a little too comfortable and confident in his position and Mitchell is ratcheting up the pressure/expectations?

[@AdyGee-pf8vh]

Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes , Bruno Guimerez, Sandro Tonali , Sven Botman, Tino Livermento , Calum Wilson, Dan Burn , Lewis Hall, Nick Pope, not to mention the players who came in quietly and Eddie improved massively. Krafth, Targett , Schar, Kelly Joelinton , World class player now for one. We are very close to Challenging Top 2 with that squad. Not fit for purpose you say Mitchell ?

[@relayer27]

He wasn't criticising the previous signings he was referring to the recruitment process and the scouting system, we need to be more like teams like Brighton who find unknown talent and don't have to pay megabucks to sign them so that when they move on you make a worthwhile profit. That's how Brighton had over 100 mill from Caicedo and MacAlister. We need to be looking further afield than English players like Guehi who come at an inflated price. Nothing Mitchell said was wrong we have to be more clever

[@DanielCordone9]

​@@relayer27Eddie Howe is prejudice. He keeps trying to waste millions on average British players. Chancel Mbemba is better than Marc Guehi and he was free.

[@JohnnyCondon9]

Yep, I can't believe Eddie Howe is still at the club. ​@@DanielCordone9

[@SellersTonys]

Nowhere near challenging for the title. 2nd is no good we wanna win trophies HOWE OUT

[@Crabbers_paints]

Why is Darren Eales not being questioned here? He ultimately the 'line manager' and is responsible for the leadership of that group. He has repeatedly been touted as one of the best in the business but according to his CV this is the first time he has ever occupied a CEO role.

[@pablostokes]

Eddie howe is more important than any Paul Mitchell! Hands up how many people had heard of Paul Mitchell before he came to the club? I personally don't get it, his CV isn't that fantastic yes got lucky with a few players but not all....

[@johnenglish929]

I’ve said elsewhere, he’s had 5 clubs in 18 years and all he has to show for it is a Division Two winners medal with MKDons who came straight back down.

[@iainchiz17]

With all due respect i normally take what Craig has to say with a pinch of salt but one thing i have realised over the years is that where he rarely misses the target is when its clear the playing group or staff want to get a message out. This is one of them instances. Mitchell is barking up the wrong tree if he think he can insult eddie howe, amanda or geordies in general. He could be the sporting director that discovered messi (which he clearly isnt) but u wont last 5 minutes if u try a power play with one of our own. And eddie howe is one of our own.

[@alexanderhowcroft8779]

Unfortunately the disrespect I’ve seen towards Eddie so far from “fans” I think you’re wrong

[@iainchiz17]

@@alexanderhowcroft8779 the attention seeking minority always shout loudest.

[@alexanderhowcroft8779]

@@iainchiz17 I hope so, I’ve seen some truely insane comments in respect to Eddie

[@iainchiz17]

@@alexanderhowcroft8779 ive seen some insane comments about mother teresaa. Who gives a fuck.

[@MarkWeir-cr5tk]

Agreed totally and the comments I listen to are the ones in our stadium or in the away end where they chant Eddie Howe’s name. After SBR, the best manager in the last 50 years

[@dwm4968]

The vast majority of fans are with Howe, and will remain so, if Mitchel believes otherwise then he`s living in cloud coocoo land.

[@SellersTonys]

No Howe is a loser, a young Pardew get him Out

[@TheJDUBMedia]

@@dwm4968 Mitchell is more concerned with PIF than the fans.

[@AlexDymoke]

Everything you say is absolutely correct. Alarm bells started ringing for me as soon as I saw Paul Mitchell’s first interview with NUFC tv over the summer. He uses a concerning amount of management jargon; in my experience a clear tell that someone doesn’t really know what they’re doing. Based on that very brief video I sensed he was a little prickly and insecure, and let’s be honest: everything since has vindicated that judgment. The interview last week was disastrous. Not only the contents of his message, but the fact he appeared to have absolutely no control over that message, no sense of how divisive his words would be when written up. And to distance himself publicly from the transfer debacle… terrible thing to say publicly even if true (which, anpprently, it isn’t!). The contrast with Eddie, who talks with such precision, couldn’t be more stark. I am worried! The one point in his favour is that whatever was happening before, even if ‘not fit for purpose’ is an exaggeration, must havr been a little bit dysfunctional or ashworth wouldn’t have left. Still, Mitchell shouldn’t be broadcasting that to media merely to salvage his own ego…

[@TyneBridge90]

great summary mate

[@TheJDUBMedia]

@@AlexDymoke good points- the sad part is with our fanbase it's black or white. I'm disappointed by the way Howe has acted in a passive/aggressive manner since Mitchell walked through the door. My hunch is PIF have brought him in to make BIG changes and they want to take control from Howe. Eddie also lies or doesn't comment in his press conferences when he wants to avoid something. He's been lobbing verbal grenades since Mitchell walked through the door. I felt and still get the feeling Eddie wants the England job and is putting signals out there

[@JohnnyJakarta]

The main ethos at the club at the moment is ‘no egos’ which is very important to Eddie in recruitment and the way he conducts himself…Mitchell (a nobody to us at this stage) comes in with the biggest ego of all. It’s not good, it doesn’t fit, wind your neck in or leave

[@daddy_toon4469]

It’s good to get the inside info on this stuff, but there’s a line between reporting and stirring for views. Howe laughed at the Civil War comment - is there change and some tension, yes probably, is it as big a deal as being reported, no.

[@kevinwilliams1602]

Craig is just passing on the info from the press briefing. There was no tension at the club until Mitchell opened his gob and rubbished everyone.

[@jun3078]

Nope, craig is adding a lot more into the mouths of Mitchell and Howe its like he is directing his own "civil war" movie

[@kevinwilliams1602]

@@jun3078 Rubbish, we all heard what Mitchell said in public, he was bang out of order. A good Chairman would have sacked him on the spot

[@jun3078]

@@kevinwilliams1602 Rubbish, we all heard what Mitchell said in public, he spoke the truth. A good organisation have allowed him put that statement out for transparency. Only daft fans with inferiority complex absorb hearsays as news.

[@jun3078]

​@@kevinwilliams1602 Rubbish, we all heard what Mitchell said in public, he said the truth, we were 70mil deep in the PSR hole. A good organisation have approved the interview for transparency that fans asked for. Only daft fans with inferiority complex would take hearsay as actual news.

[@robpearson1103]

'Contrary to opinion, we speak every night more or less, and every day a minimum of once, on all different topics,' he said (Mitchell) this aged well from last week's article with Mitchell. I think when EH fired those uncharacteristic warning shots off in Germany this was never gonna work.

[@Baldnesz]

Eddie is more academically intelligent than Mitchell.

[@johnenglish929]

Aren’t we all ? !!!

[@DanielCordone9]

He's thick, but he's not thick enough to waste £120m on Marc Guehi and Anthony Elanga

[@johnenglish929]

@@DanielCordone9He tried to sign both of them but failed to get either.

[@SellersTonys]

Howe is a bluffer

[@Turnerello]

Great questions at the press conference Craig, I was pleased to see someone trying to make some sense of what's going on. The questions up to that point from your colleagues were very wet

[@juliaroga1918]

Fantastic insight Craig.. I can’t believe so many people can’t see how dangerous this current situation is.. it’s like Keegan and Wise all over again. This Mitchell character hasn’t set the world alight anywhere he’s been and wasn’t even first choice for the job yet thinks he’s the manager, coach, owner, striker rolled into one. Massive mistake forcing Amanda out and backing Eales with this appointment. Just wait for PM next interview - will be yet more me me me me garbage

[@kevinbowtell1546]

Mitchell has come in givin it the I’m Johnny Big Boots. He should shut up & do his job. Eddie’s transfer record stands up as one of the best. If it wasn’t for the success Eddy has brought to NUFC. Mitchell probably wouldn’t even be here. Eales should stop singing at the stack, stop patting fans on the back as they queue for shirts & Crack some heads to get the club running properly. Eddy is the best. Great work Craig

[@DanielCordone9]

Howe out

[@grahamritchie7755]

Mitchell shouldn't wash the laundry in public he needs to be better on the pr front

[@JohnnyCondon9]

​@@DanielCordone9Howe out

[@grahamritchie7755]

I am confident that Eddie and Mitchell will work this out.

[@johnstephenson4711]

Mitchell came into the club with a big reputation and seems to have rubbed a lot of people up the wrong way. Giving it the big I am is forgivable if you deliver the big signings ..... But when you don't? It isn't.

[@johnenglish929]

Big reputation ? Five clubs in eighteen years and one trophy : a league Division Two winners medal with MKDons who came back down after one season !

[@carltonwest3779]

I agree with every word Craig and I have been questioning Paul Mitchell tightrope walking behaviour recently also. Saying enough to raise concern and questions but not quite enough to prompt a reaction. All feels a little unprofessional from PM to me.

[@ssoolliidd1]

I was starting to feel positive for the season, pleased Craig has put out a couple of articles and uploaded on here to put a stop to that. Here's hoping we fail this season for you Mr (No) Hope to give you plenty of content to put out!

[@LANDERS1978]

One thing is absolutely clear the last two summer transfer windows have been poor, coupled with the embarrassment of having to sell Anderson and Minteh last minute just shows that the club hasn't been ran as well as it should. Reference Mitchell, some of his comments were unnecessary but I thought his plan going forward in regards to recruitment made sense, and only time will tell if he's up to the job. I think Darren Eales needs to get a grip on the situation and quick before it snowballs further, it's an unwanted distraction.

[@TheJDUBMedia]

@@LANDERS1978 thanks for the common sense comment

[@Scott-hu3np]

I do agree with Mitchell that the strategy isn't fit for purpose. I remember earlier in the window you said that Newcastle should've trusted their scouting department to get a signing into the continent. But the players we were linked with: Guehi, Trafford, Elanga they're all from the premier league. Apart from Guehi I'm not convinced the other two will raise Newcastle's ceiling. We need to look at players on the continent who can improve us more rather than looking at premier league sides.

[@DavidSmith-gr9gd]

Thanks Craig keep it up . To use a cricketing analogy, if you’re are out for a king pair in your first test ,it’s no good saying the team is not for purpose,

[@andrewvaughan5686]

these comments smh, craig is reporting the news and giving his honest opinion, which is spot on tbh. no need to live in a positivity fantasy land, the truth sometimes hurts, and clearly not all is well within the club

[@davidrobinson2776]

The appointment of Mitchell has been a shitshow so far. It's just like having Dennis Wise back. If he's coming in and telling people how "elite" he is then he should have proved it over the summer. This will not end well, especially if he's pissed off the players. Brian Clough did that at Leeds and lasted 44 days.

[@jasonpettitt7322]

He proved it at multiple clubs? He's demonstrably good at his job and was shackled by a lack time in role and PSR. I'm backing both him and Howe to come good.

[@davidrobinson2776]

@@jasonpettitt7322 I hope so.👍

[@esembee7717]

Is Louise as annoying in person as she is in her print articles?

[@ItsmeAndygNUFC]

Gremlins 2 the new batch

[@paulharrison7761]

She sounds it. Some of her questions suggest she doesn't know much about the game. She ticks a box for the guardian though.

[@noooname2568]

Yep Guardian reporter. Has a narrative to fill. She’s as ignorant as the paper she works for.

[@falconarrow]

@@esembee7717 I vote yes

[@what_im_eatin_uk]

Not fit for purpose. Isak, Botman, Gordon, Trippier, Tino have all been fantastic signings I would say what was being done was absolutely fit for purpose. What wasn't fit for purpose was him trying to flog Gordon as his first act as Director of Football

[@jasonpettitt7322]

Do you not think this is just a bit of shit stiring. We all.know what he meant when he said not fit for purpose. He means we can't be blowing cash to then put ourselves in a PSR nightmare at a later date is a poor way to run things. He didn't say the players we signed were bad.

[@andrewharrison44]

I dont think thats the point that Mitchell is making. The signings have been great - but we over spent on the FFP rules by doing so and had no selling strategy whatsoever - cant get any money for anyone, no planning and had to offload Minteh and Anderson in the final 24 hours just to avoid a points deduction. We have sold no-one else in the last 3 years of any value or consequence except ASM for a knock down price to a Saudi club. That's a very poor strategy. Going forwards he is saying we need a strategy that is fit for purpose - ie we can compete for champions league but manage within FFP. No evidence that we have been able to reconcile that easily under Ashworth and PIF.

[@AdamSquires]

Agree. Mitchell and Howe not speaking since that interview is mental. Surely someone has told Mitchell of the controversial elements he said.

[@Ent.Media-kx4gb]

I think some reporters should give Eddie much more respect

[@chriscurrie2439]

Great video as always mate. There's no smoke without fire & people want to live in a world where everything is perfect & if someone says it's not? Then they're attacked for lt. I like how you don't pull punches keep it up 🙏

[@craighope_dailymail]

Thanks Chris. Yeah, gotta say it how it is!

[@chriscurrie2439]

@@craighope_dailymail That's what I do too mate. Check out Ever More if you haven't already 👍😁 Some fans want to kid themselves on these changes haven't unsettled the balance, it clearly has & you'd be naive to think otherwise. Lets just hope whatever rift is repaired soon.

[@dirtydugz21]

Any time there is big change in an organisation of this size, there will be times when it’s bumpy. Hopefully they’re all professional enough & experienced enough to pull together and it’s just teething problems. It’s an indictment of all of them, most of all eales if they can’t sort it out. Clearly Mitchell has an ego but so does Howe, pull together, find common ground and be professional

[@michaelchipchase5427]

how's he stirring if he is reporting what was said in the presser, and what the club looks like from the outside. just check other press and YT videos. I agree its not great but he is a journo as well. I think DE and PM need to get a grip otherwise the axe will fall heavy in their direction, the owners don't suffer fools or people messing about with their investment, otherwise they wouldn't be where they are now. Just hope it doesn't affect us on the pitch. I love EH and JT for what they have done and hope they get the full backing.

[@rondondo3521]

NUFC are changing the name of Eddie Howes press conference, to Eddie Howe faces the psychological analysis and fact checking conference.

[@glennatkinson7994]

Hahahaha you can see it in Eddies face how sick he gets of the same old shit 😂

[@djcraigf]

It’s a real shame I fear the worst, I think Mitchell’s comments were at best disrespectful of the effort and work put in long before his arrival, I would not be at all surprised if Eddie was not the manager of NUFC next season . The relationship reminds me of Keegan and Dennis wise and the cockney mafia era at St James’s, Mitchell’s not fit for purpose comment should have been kept to himself, what good does airing a comment like that do ? In Eddie we Trust !!!

[@kicka11]

Someone should have asked Louise Taylor to shut up yesterday. The woman needs a restraining order.

[@phoenix-11-nufc]

Thanks Craig, poignant journalism and definitely finger in the pulse stuff so can’t understand the negative comments that I’ve read ( all of them!👿) Not that my opinion matters, but I feel that there will be a big outcome from all this and hopefully both slippery Eales and arrogant Mitchell will be forced out by PIF if they are sensible. 👍

[@peterward8574]

Some of these comments on here are a bit daft to be honest. Craig is a journalist and is paid to report on Newcastle related news. The is the first time Eddie howe has been available since the Mitchell interview, you would be mad as a journalist not ask what eddie thought of those comments. As Craig said in the video it will probably calm down now and he won't ask again unless someone says something daft.

[@Nastyjonny]

When the people involved and the club have put this press saga to bed, some of the press don’t let it drop. Many people have opinions and express them as a concern but to keep things like this highlighted I begin to wonder is it for the journalist column inches only. Those in the club will eventually withdraw from comments because of the forensic examination of them.

[@TheSAG1]

It is negative but needs to be said. I’m worried after that press conference. In Eddie we trust!

[@derekmooney2771]

Mitchell arrived, was told that Eddie only wanted ONE specific player in Guehi, tried to negotiate with a club still angry at our approach for Dougie Freeman and then having arranged a replacement he got injured. Parish wanted to make a stand against a club that palace consider at the same level as themselves and stretched out the deal until at the last minute he raised the price to an outrageous level. Mitchell given time and after the clickbaiters have run out of " civil war " headlines he will come good.

[@DanielCordone9]

The transfer window is Eddie Howe's fault, not Mitchell's. Mitchell put forward numerous foreign players, but Howe only wanted British players

[@Ozmag1508]

I thought your questions at the press conference were excellent. I’ve been a sports and business coach for 30 years and one of my key messages has always been that a Winner takes responsibility for what happens and a loser always seeks to blame others. When Mitchell tried to deflect the window blame away he sank in my estimation. And not contacting Eddie since the interview is simply appalling. He is supposed to be ‘elite’, that is not an elite show of leadership in my book

[@craighope_dailymail]

Thank you!

[@falconarrow]

Darren Eales and Paul Mitchell, get the f**k out if our club and beg Amanda to come back.

[@kwanman5146]

Calm down lad. Time for cool heads 😎

[@keithrichardsom1898]

I don't trust Mitchell one inch

[@DanielCordone9]

I don't trust Eddie Howe to sign foreign players

[@stevenphillips4494]

Based on what ?

[@stevenphillips4494]

@ADB04 .. yeah, but we usually base opinions on facts and stuff 🤦‍♂️

[@SellersTonys]

I don’t trust Howe get him out

[@jamesmilligan2797]

Spot on

[@jimlocker-ws3kb]

I think you have it spot on. Eddie as usual was very calm but very concise and measure in his rebuttal of Mitchell’s claim that under the former system of bringing in new players/scouting, “it was not fit for purpose.” I cannot see Eales being able to bring about any sort of reconciliation between the two. What worries me is I believe for Mitchell to say what he said during his interview, shows him to be incredibly arrogant or he was cleared to speak that way by Yasser. Personally I am inclined to believe the latter especially after sitting alongside and meeting with Yasser the day before. It will be a real shame if Eddie chooses to leave the club rather than be involved in a political battle with Mitchell. Eddie is the best thing that has happened to the club in a long time. I think Eddie rates in the very top echelons of British born managers and indeed foreign born managers in Premier League today. Keep on giving us your very perceptive and erudite comments on all things Newcastle United, HWTL

[@mukhtarmuhamud1539]

mate mitchell isnt the one who spent 40 mill including add ons on tino when he didnt play for a year mitchell didnt sign hall for 35 mill a kid who cant even defend almiron forget other wingers mitchell didnt decide to after tonali and get scammed mitchell wasnt the one who wanted to blow our whole transfer budget on fucking marc guehi mitchell isnt the reason we ended up in psr mitchell wasnt the one when we survived relegation our first season decided to buy 70 mill pounds striker who scored 6 goals the season before good negotiations but eddie howe got us top 4 once so he is the best manager in the world right mate open your ayes we play like everton everyday we boot the ball to isak and gordan and just expect them to do something and then low block

[@garytaf]

I think Mitchell was referring to the Dan Ashworth fiasco

[@levstone415]

Question to Craig: players often join a club because they spoke to the coach. This approach worked for King Kev and Howe spoke with Issac, Gordon, Bruno, Botman, Barnes, Pope, Burn, Tripps....

[@falconarrow]

I'd like to see Mitchell do a press conference and get grilled on his ridiculous answers and point of view. Instead of a chummy behind the scenes interview where he has no scrutiny.

[@StobbyW]

I think you’re showing your true journalistic colours here…. Many of us will have watched the press conference. I didn’t see cheeks being blown and a huge amount of frustration. Little over exaggeration here…..

[@toonarmy2798]

Thank you Craig a lot of people in the fanbase put fingers in their ears it’s Real Behind the Scenes but the biggest question is does Eales and Mitchell want rid of Eddie? But in my opinion if this doesn’t get Sorted it will go 2 ways Eddie Goes or PIF sack Darren Eales he’s the biggest issue at the club

[@jamesmilligan2797]

U dont start a job, fail & then criticise & blame other employees who have done a great job - Mitchells a div until he proves otherwise HTLs

[@kevin4havis]

I totally agree with your thoughts and concerns.

[@Tiptoptoon]

Well Craig you certainly caused a stir amongst fans especially other youtubers . For me I agree you need to ask these questions called doing your job . I think there is some sort of issue with Howe and Mitchell, how it will play out not sure No room for 2 big egos

[@Jules220965]

Who will win this my worry Eddie will be gone I’m not happy with PIF and Mitchell Think Eddie has been disrespected. I Find It A Disgrace. Eddie I Trust Mitchell not happy .

[@jasonpettitt7322]

Chill man. It's not a massive deal. They'll both come good given time.

[@charlesripper2978]

With years of background watching as a ST holder at AFCB and of EH handling of the transfers then with players, media and internal staff, you shouldn’t doubt his strong will on what is correct. It’s never personal , it’s about how the team progress. If he feels it’s not working he will go.. The aftermath will be hard to recover from as players know Eddie , he’s the man they see daily. Mitchell’s approach so far seems off the mark. Best of luck NUFC. UTCIAD🍒🍒

[@simonfletcher7114]

100% agree Craig. Mitchell is trying for more power. Eddie has final say. Mitchell not happy with that. Poor comments by Mitchell. This won't end well I feel. Eddie must stay 100%. Loved Eddie defence of there recruitment before Mitchell arrived.

[@helenovington]

If Eddie walks away,Newcastle United will collapse ,supporters will not accept that at all or the players.He is very much loved for what he has achieved for the club .

[@TonysSellersisaboss]

Nah we might actually win something, Howe is a joker HOWE OUT, he’s achieved nothing

[@DanielCordone9]

Eddie Howe is holding us back and is constantly trying to wasting millions on average British players and domestic players. He has to be sacked for the benefit of the club

[@JohnnyCondon9]

Spot on

[@HarryHardon9]

Howe out

[@johnenglish929]

Very balanced piece, Craig : as you say the people shooting the messenger have the wrong target. Mitchell didn’t seem to realise that when you are attacking strategy and results in the last three years, you are directly attacking PIF, who have had majority Board representation throughout and every major decision has had to be authorised in Riyadh. I’m also not sure what Mitchell has done to be so arrogant. He’s had 5 clubs in 18 years and the only thing in his trophy cabinet is a Division Two winner’s medal with MKDons who were relegated the next season ! We even did better than that under Ashley !

[@Raggattoni]

There isn't a mess though is there? Eddie was in good form in the Presser, had a laugh. Only the you guys in the press are peddling this nonsense that it's there is a rift. Stop it. We all watched the press conference there is no issues.

[@flyer1658]

Craig Hope loves making a drama. Your right Eddie seemed happy and jovial

[@ollievince6272]

Oh my god you cannot sit there and say there isn’t an issue, its glaringly obvious that there is based on Mitchell’s interview and Howe’s answers about it today, it might not be as big of an issue as some are making out but there is 100% a disagreement between the two of them.

[@rossmcfarlane1219]

😂 aye everything's sunshine and rainbows

[@Bennyboy138]

100% correct. Eddie even came across quite jovial. Rehashing old bollocks about a potential rift is not helpful to anyone and actually just spreads negativity. Do I think there’s a rift now? No…I think they’re all collectively moving forward and I get a strong sense from Eddie that he really just wants to talk about the football ahead which is the right thing to do

[@beepmac275]

Yeah …No way Mitchell intended to cause anything like the reaction His interview received, and he’s certainly not foolish enough to criticise the recruitment…I’ve been in plenty of working relationships that got off on the wrong foot but then became great …Eddie seems happy enough, methinks it’s time to ease off and concentrate on the football.

[@razorlightmike4353]

A good video Craig and your doing right by addressing the elephant in the room. The fans who are saying that it’s negative are just desperate for nufc to be all pulling in the same direction but it is your job to do the good the bad and the ugly for NUFC. 1-1 is likely for Wolves but I’m going an away win 1-2. Eddie is our biggest asset. We have some elite players and I think we bought extremely well up until the last 2 windows PSR the issue.

[@craighope_dailymail]

Thanks Mike. Totally agree.

[@Garrin1977]

Never change your reporting style Craig. 🙌

[@jonny5alive7]

I like your videos and I think you explain things very well. Surely even you can admit using the headline CIVIL WAR is not realistic.

[@redband1000]

Me personally I would be telling Mitchell to jog on, He done nowt at Monaco or Spurs so why would it be any different at the Toon

[@michaelkelly7301]

Thanks Craig great report would be a real shock if Eddie was forced to out by boardroom decisions after the fantastic job he has done since coming to #nufc

[@Skjerstad1812]

It seems clear to me that there is one off pitch position too many at Newcastle united.

[@TheDefJamm]

If we find ourselves in a situation where Eales has forced Amanda & Mehrdad out, and Mitchell has forced Eddie out, then the whole feeling towards the club is going to get toxic again like the Ashley days. The only saving grace this time would be that we’re talking about two blokes who can be sacked. It’s not Ashley who we can’t get rid of because he’s the owner. PIF can sack them and we may need PIF to step up and take action like that!

[@clint3362]

think you do a good job craig. you ask the questions that need asked. we all want the same thing but it sounds this mitchell not getting it. be gutted if we lose eddie

[@andrewferry52]

I think you have this wrong Craig. I think when Paul Mitchell stated not fit for purpose, I don’t believe he was criticizing the signings but more so the players who weren’t sold. Hence why we were left scrambling around in June trying to sell players in order to balance the books. To loose Anderson and Minteh, yet retain almiron is a clear example of not fit for purpose.

[@paulmcgreevy3011]

Muck raking over intangibles spoils your show.

[@be4ze1]

Its not always necessarily WHAT you say, its HOW you say it. Mitchell said it poorly, not idea what he wanted from the interview.

[@TheCoralMompass]

I don’t buy the Sporting Director hype. Over half of PL clubs have changed person in that position since start of 2023. Almost three quarters currently in PL employed since 2021. Suggests a lot of churn in what we’re told is a long term and strategic role. Although, I don’t recall any of those causing as much stir in their first months as Paul Mitchell at NUFC!

[@johnenglish929]

@@TheCoralMompass Mitchell said judge me after five years, but he’s never been in any job for anything like that long and - for whatever reason - my guess is that will be the case at the Toon.

[@stephenstrong8885]

Craig. Insightful as ever. However, I’m fed up of journos washing the dirty linen in public. We have already lost one Sporting Director. I’m sure if the new one has been a bit of a knob he will have been told by Eales/Eddie about his shortcomings. As you say hopefully journos can draw a line under the matter and move forward and talk about players and superb on field performances, something lacking so far.

[@simonleepearson]

Love the insider knowledge Keep it coming good or bad

[@craighope_dailymail]

Thanks, will do!

[@Cory-lh3yp]

A lot of fans choosing to bury their heads in the sand and pretend everything is rosey when it clearly isnt. Amanda leaving and Paul’s interview tell you everything you need to know. If you think otherwise then you’re in denial.

[@TheJDUBMedia]

@@Cory-lh3yp all I want is success- I don't care who brings it. Clearly the rules have changed since PIF bought the club and they've developed a new strategy for long term success. The Keegan way (first time) almost brought us glory. It didn't and the strategy had to change. He didn't like it and left. Fans are getting too attached to Howe. Do Man City fans feel this way about Mark Hughes? It's just football.

[@marcusdidius4090]

Dear Craig, Canny video as always from the mean streets of Gosforth👍 Score: 5-0 the Toon👍✊🤘👏😎😁😊 Regards,

[@TheTinker394]

Who ever agreed that Gordon could be sold to Liverpool is part of the problem

[@TyneBridge90]

so if we had the chance of doubling our money we shouldn't ? He wants to be away anyway

[@markspark7634]

​@@TyneBridge90no we hold onto our best players for as long as possible, tbh, we probally will lose isak, Gordon,Bruno, maybe botman, the change in psr means that it will take longer to get to the promised land, sadly, why sell for 75m?, which Liverpool didn't want to pay by the way, why not sell for 100m plus if he has another great season

[@DanielCordone9]

We should've sold him. He's overrated. Miguel Almiron is better

[@JohnnyCondon9]

​Almiron should be starting on the left wing. That's where he plays for Paraguay

[@jakesmall8436]

Craig, I normally like your work but you and the other journalists cannot see that you are fanning the flames here. And whether you mean it to or not the controversy gets you all more clicks and views. Cut it out for all of our sakes!

[@craighope_dailymail]

For 2.5 years I’ve reported nothing like this from inside NUFC. Why? It hasn’t been there. I’m not going to turn a blind eye now it is.

[@NUFC2412]

Some people don't wanna hear the truth Craig. They want to believe the club is all unicorn's and 🌈!!!!. Clearly it isnt. It feels things are at a bit of a crossroads.

[@joleedfarah6058]

I feel the media is causing more tension than reporting it. Seems anything said by Howe or Mitchell is interpreted in a negative light. Best approach is to ignore media on these issues for the coming months

[@laikatravels]

It all feels a bit sour at the moment, the last couple of years were great. Hope they don’t force Eddie out!!

[@DanielCordone9]

I hope he gets sacked ASAP for the benefit of the club

[@JohnnyCondon9]

Howe out ​@@DanielCordone9

[@andrewford119]

Craig I’m a big fan of your content…. But recently I think you’re creating the news and not actually doing your job which is REPORTING the news….

[@davidkeenan1275]

Exactly!

[@kyletomey43]

Absolutely spot on. He seems to be focused on creating negative narratives. The transfer window has gone now so move on

[@NUFCmicky]

I completely agree; one of the last reporters to ask a question. Was just a normal conference until you stirred the pot

[@kevin4havis]

Totally disagree 😮

[@Bennyboy138]

Agreed!

[@leerud]

My feeling around the club at the moment is that we’ve lost our momentum. Losing Amanda and Merhdad was shambolic, they’ve been through the wars for our club and deserve better. Now all this shit in the media about Mitchell and Eddie, feels like we are going back in time again to Dennis wise. I believe Mitchell will do a fantastic job, I just want everyone singing off the same hymn sheet at the club. We don’t need this tit for tat, it’s not healthy.

[@MarkWeir-cr5tk]

Ignore the haters, you are always honest and we love your blogs Craig

[@beepmac275]

Is that the royal we?… coz your not speaking for me .and tell me how on earth is it possible to be honest when your pay masters are the daily mail ! ..I like the vast majority of what Craig does ..but I also understand how he has constraints and demands ! Which is to create newspaper stories. so challenging his views and the motives of his views does not mean we are haters !

[@MarkWeir-cr5tk]

@@beepmac275 the royal we was myself and my son and I never claim to speak for anyone else mate! If you look at the Geordie Journo guys and yes they do not work for the daily mail last time I looked, they get a lot of abuse, largely on twitter when they report the inconvenient truth, like Craig has been doing for years. It is indefensible how Mitchell has acted in his first few weeks, his actions have created disharmony where there was none. Reporting the truth is just that the truth and Eales is out of his depth and PIF’s ambitions have changed, they don’t make mistakes so if we did not sign a first 11 player in the summer, it is because they did not want to.

[@alexhall6427]

Eddie Howe has been unreal! Mitchel had a shocker so far

[@Geordie123]

Craig can’t you go back and get him to explain exactly WTF he means by saying not fit for purpose ?

[@JohnnyCondon9]

We need to sack Eddie Howe and start Miguel Almiron on the left wing ahead of Anthony Gordon

[@Bagehot99]

I worry that Eales and Mitchell will come to be remembered with the same fondness as Lee Charnley and Dennis Wise, and for the same reasons.

[@clint3362]

i was thinking give mitchell a chance, but like u said for him not contacting eddie since the interview makes me have doubts now craig

[@senshibat8920]

IF you are a Paul Mitchel what were you told when you came in? Did The CEO give The Gaffer a good heads up on the transfer list. The change from an old system to ashworth to the future to what Chelsea has done buying to sell not to build a team that plays together.

[@beepmac275]

It worry’s me what the owners think of all this negativity! It really scares me that they may start to think we are undeserving!…like Graham souness said he was told you get the most dramatic reaction at Newcastle…it’s been going on for years and it’s unhelpful.. as if Mitchell would criticise the recruitment! .. where’s your common sense ? …it easy to misconstrue what is being said if your desperate to create a dramatic story…and I do realise it’s part of your job ..just wish a lot of our fans didn’t over react the way they do …it was great to see Eddie laughing his head off , he seems very content.

[@glennatkinson7994]

To be fair the club has just had to sell 2 of its prize assets because the club transfer policy failed. I dunno what people are expecting when PSR has got us by the balls our revenue is no we’re near the top 6, Mitchells got a point. Eddie still has final say, if he didn’t he’d walk. When Eddie walks we know final say got took away. Just like we seen with Keegan.

[@Pound4PoundBoxing101]

So you didn’t ask Eddie questions about the up coming game against Wolves? That’s pathetic Craig. The transfer window is closed. Stop asking redundant questions about it.

[@Bennyboy138]

Spot on!

[@jun3078]

That wont get him clicks or youtube subscribers though!

[@falconarrow]

@@Pound4PoundBoxing101 they all have an agenda and try to get a headline. Craig "don't shoot the messenger" Hope included in that

[@Pound4PoundBoxing101]

@@falconarrow Agreed 👍🏻

[@Jules220965]

Also Mitchell Said regarding Eddie and England he said he can sack unfortunately FANS MAY Have A say in that along with Jamie Ruben and Eales etc.Mitchell needs to sort this out.

[@TheJDUBMedia]

You're going to get sent to Leicester again if you keep stirring the pot Craig Hope.

[@smitchelljsy]

I just think it’s more about the quantity of signings and not one offs as the not fit for purpose quote . Barnes 40 million , when your skint and got no assets to sell surely you buy 4 or 5 youngsters that you’ve scouted to sell on look at minteh might be a one off but you only need to find another one from the scouted playeds. Other clubs are trading way more players as they have more in the squads

[@stuartg380]

Mitchell sounds like a tube.

[@Thegeordiemusician]

Mitchell would be sacked for me hes not the right fit for our club a lot of work needs to be done to make the boss happy as he has done more work than anyone in years and hopefully he will be the one to win silverware for us and his team

[@CarlUK3]

What a bad time this has been, from the unity Amanda brung for her to leave and now this. Off the pitch lately weve went backwards.

[@hauntedinternet]

For a long time (ashley era) I just checked the results and watched the odd match. I'm nowhere near being back in that ambivalent mindset, but this boring, negative dynamic that's being reported at the minute has got me tuning out of club talk for the first time since the takeover.

[@davidhuddart9262]

Craig the top brass won't have a clue what you are talking about !