What struck me as a reporter about the club's outgoing head coach after his very first press conference at St James' Park – and what it meant for the team.
Excellent piece Miles 👏
Thanks Richard!
The squad had aged noticeably since the high-intensity season, 22/23, when the team finished 4th in EPL.
Yes, and the hoped-for/necessary squad renewal didn’t happen over a period of several windows due to spending restrictions.
He just became a bit stale by the end - the drop off after February was quite tangible.
The squad was tiring by then, which was understandable as it wasn't really equipped to fight on four fronts.
Excellent piece Miles 👏
Thanks Richard!
The squad had aged noticeably since the high-intensity season, 22/23, when the team finished 4th in EPL.
Yes, and the hoped-for/necessary squad renewal didn’t happen over a period of several windows due to spending restrictions.
He just became a bit stale by the end - the drop off after February was quite tangible.
The squad was tiring by then, which was understandable as it wasn't really equipped to fight on four fronts.