Laura Woods has hit back at Eddie Howe as the Newcastle manager complained about Arsenal wasting time in their match yesterday.
Arsenal were in control of the game for the entirety of the fixture and frustrated Newcastle United in the second half.
When the Magpies wanted to storm back, the Gunners often halted their momentum, which was frustrating for the hosts.
However, Mikel Arteta’s men copied that from the Magpies, who did the same thing in the reverse fixture.
In that game, the ball was in play for less than 60 minutes as Newcastle players fell on the ground, delayed play and did everything they could to slow down Arsenal.
After Howe’s complaint about Arsenal wasting time, Woods replied to him on Talk Sport:
“Howe was referencing the lack of time the ball was in play – which is a big problem across the league.
“But particularly with Newcastle… this stat has cropped up across social media over the weekend.
“The stat is how long each team spends with the ball in play this season (on average). Newcastle are bottom with 52 per cent.
“Average delay before restarting play… Newcastle are second from bottom. Brentford are bottom of that one.
“Average delay time before goal kicks… Newcastle are bottom with 36.8 minutes.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Sometimes, you need to do all you can to frustrate your opponents and ensure you win, which is what Arsenal did in the game against Newcastle.
We knew they had the players and capability to hit back and had to ensure they did not have the momentum to take advantage of that.
Mikel Arteta buzzing after Newcastle United 0-2 Arsenal – This game was all about pride.
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Time wasting? Time management, I would say. Even better, let VAR decide. Then, we would see real time wasting. Surely.
Tactically,MA is an upgrade on Wenger.If the fm had plan b,,he could have won at least one or even two more epl crowns
Football is a team game .Common sense dictates tactics.You must adapt to the opposition while playing yr own game
Anyway this season has been an extraordinary success by any measure and long may it continue
Eddie Howe knows it and uses time wasting to kill off opposition momentum. Any ‘Howe’ that’s ‘Howe’ the cookie crumbles….excuse the pun.
Entertaining to see Howe frustrated when his tactic is used against him. Wasn’t a problem for him at the Emirates, but now he pipes up.
Just admit we were better on the day and outplayed you at home; no need for the histrionics.
Howe comes across as a nice bloke with his choir boy looks but he is as cynical as every manager in the league regarding time wasting tactics, it’s okay as long as their team is doing it. He’s just made himself look like a hypoctitical whinger with his comments after thr game.
” Hypocritical “…
Marty, it was funny though wasn’t it. He was so sincerely, though quietly, outraged and disappointed. The audacity of some people. I like the guy though, England’s manager one day possibly? I don’t believe any of the so-called “elite” managers could have turned the Magpies fortunes around as quickly.
This is pot a cuss kettle, Newcastle is the biggest culprit of this monster.
It’s just that they are been beaten at their game.
Having said that, time wasting is a monster that can be easily dealt with but there seems no appetite from Alan Webb and PGMOL to bell the cat.
Is where you come from ???????????
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Evgunner did you watch the game between Arsenal vs Newcastle at the Emirates in February.
The first time Arsenal fail to score in the season.
Just for your information, the ball was only in play for 51 minutes, due to Edu Howe and his antics.
So Edu Howe is not fit to cast the first stone 🙂
True Gunsmoke, but I still like the guy, just not when he’s playing us. We should have won that game. Magpies just hung on.
Did you see “All Or Nothing” the documentary?
This is no criticism of Arteta, but it would take every sinew of my being to not burst out into laughing when Mikel has a rant in the dressing room or when he’s at the flip chart. Something about his voice. He’d kick me out of that club so quickly I wouldn’t know what hit me !
I imagine Howe is always calm even if when things are going badly or if he was annoyed with you. Psychology plays a great part with human beings. Some can take a roasting but weaker ones can just buckle. The manager has to understand each player’s personality. Bloody hell, I’m just rambling now. Sorry.
On more than one occasion the time wasting by Arsenal players was the result of countless violent assaults by Newcastle players, maybe curbing the fouling would help Mr Howe?
The fact that the dirty little Bruno wasn’t carded by the ref remains a mystery. At least Scharr was punished by karma, as the ref wasn’t bothered.
A very likable guy don’t get me wrong I like the lad too.
But I like passion displays from the touch line irrespective of what team managers are representing.
That heart must be shown full displayed on their sleeves.
That fire in their belly must be felt from near or far.
Below is a list of three managers I have watched and love seeing patrolling the dug out.
Arsne Wenger fighting with his zip
Jergen Klopp
Andre Villas Boss.
Morhihio in his Hay days
I did enjoy big Duncan’ Ferguson short stint on the touch line.
But I like a good rant from the managers now and then as I see it as sheer entertainment .
Have you ever wondered why there is a camera firmly place on the dug out ?
You can’t argue with facts,well done Laura!!