Redigeretfre 22. aug 10:52
⚠️ Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak, who will NOT play vs Liverpool...
🗣️ "It (Isak´s statement) was a sad moment.
🗣️ "My preference is these things do not happen publicly. They are better dealt with behind closed doors. But needs must (re NUFC statement). The club has spoken, & justifiably so in that moment.
🗣️ "He’s contracted to us. He’s our player. My wish is that he would be playing on Monday. He won’t be, & that’s regrettable. But 100 per cent I want him back in a Newcastle shirt"
🙋🏻♂️ Can Alexander Isak and the #NUFC fans repair their relationship?
🗣️ Yes, I believe they can. The fans will always react to the way a player plays. There is always two sides to a story. My job is to support him and care for him, and we will see where we are in a week’s time. I hope I can work with him again and get him back to his best.
🗣️ I’m disappointed that these things are made public (through statements). They should be face-to-face. It’s great for you guys but it doesn’t reflect well on us or Alex. It was a sad moment for me trying to deal with it.”
🗣️ "I haven´t seen him this week. I saw him last week. When I see him, we speak as normal. There are no issues there between us. It´s a difficult situation from both sides. It´s far from ideal for both parties. Alex is training later on and detached from the group. We will catch up at some stage."
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