Michael Cox

Lifelong Newcastle United fan ⚫⚪ | Southern-born but black-and-white through and through | Sharing thoughts (occasionally) on the highs and lows of NUFC.

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

@henrywinter Inconsistent league performances (especially away), late goals conceded and the Sunderland performance have been cause for frustration this season but he should be backed. Gets the club, works hard, is shameful for any fans calling for his head. Be careful what you wish for. 2/2

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

@henrywinter Eddie Howe is a top head coach and the top English head coach. The job he has done at NUFC is excellent, a trophy, 4th, 7th, 5th place finishes in PL and 2 x CL campaigns is no disgrace and exactly what us NUFC fans have wanted since the days of the great Sir Bobby. 1/2

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

@CraigHope_DM The big dog is in town to lay down the law. “You are staying, you will apologise and you will score goals. We decide when you go.”

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

@SkySports_Keith Both statements are pathetic and totally embarrassing. The club shouldn’t be resorting to this kind of response and the poor advice Isak is receiving clearly continues. Isak looks like a spoilt brat and the club look like an incompetent parent unable to control their unruly child

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

@NUFCblogcouk Totally embarrassing from him tbh. The poor advice he’s receiving continues. No way back for this snake now - I’m shocked at how he’s playing this out.

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

@NUFC As good as our midfield 3 are, having a mid ahead of the ball and receiving it in space is an exciting prospect. Top signing #nufc

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

@Red____Rex Exactly - this isn’t about delaying a move to avoid one fixture, it’s about professionalism. You sign a 6 year deal with no clause then you honour it or work with the club to find a solution, you don’t refuse to play.

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

My take on the Alexander Isak situation — and why this is about more than a transfer saga 🧵
cc: @NUFC @lee_ryder @Chris_Waugh @CraigHope_DM

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

@Red____Rex I get the theory but I disagree. If Newcastle were holding out until after 25th that’s still very different to what is happening here - a player refusing to play. If he wanted flexibility to leave easily his agent should have secured a release clause.

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

@bbcnewcastle @raisbeck10 This man doesn’t get dragged into the mud. Level headed, professional, respectful and in that respect a class above most modern managers. NUFC’s greatest asset.

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

Isak’s talent is undeniable.
But how you handle moments like this will define how you’re remembered — by Newcastle fans and the football world. #nufc

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

Show some respect.
Fire your agent.
Look Eddie Howe in the eye — the man who built a team around you — and apologise.
Then get back on the pitch and earn it.

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

Sky Sports are reporting that Tino Livramento was booed today? Did this actually happen or is it lazy reporting to fuel more rumours? #nufc #Newcastle

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

@robanderson001 All correct, except you are far more likely to get an email telling you you’ve been unsuccessful. Over the last two seasons, I have been successful in 1 ballot from around 20 entries.

[Michael Cox @michaelcox187]

@ColinBrazierTV I spend a lot of time in Newcastle but live in Southampton and have to say the change has occurred much more rapidly in Southampton. Relatively speaking, Newcastle still retains a higher proportion of local workforce.