Journalisten skriver følgende om Mitchells afsked.
Paul Mitchell made no secret of his belief that the club overpaid for Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento, 2 players who would win England caps before the season was out.
Instead of embracing Howe’s strengths, it was as if he felt intimidated by them, like the supply teacher who realises the smart kid could take the lesson. It was no secret they disagreed on a few things.
Mitchell spoke about his work ethic, first in, last out. When one staff member later remarked, ‘Haven’t seen you in a while’, it did not go down well. But, by then, many had given up on having a relationship with Mitchell.
Some felt he never knew their names. It is claimed he would often use the phrase ‘I don’t care who I upset’. His departure will not be mourned by the majority at the club.
It's a small boy clambering up stadium steps for the very first time, gripping his fathers hand, gawping at that hallowed stretch of turf beneath him and, without being able to do a thing about it, falling in love. - Sir Bobby Robson