Eddie Howe needs a turning point as he faces crunch moment in Newcastle reign
1 year, 2 months ago

Eddie Howe needs a turning point as he faces crunch moment in Newcastle reign

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sunderland do not hold such immediate peril for him: not when the vast majority of the Newcastle fanbase appreciates his overachievement in the two years before a disastrous last month and when he retains the backing of the club’s powerbrokers; or the more known quantities, at least, such as co-owner Amanda Staveley and director of football Dan Ashworth. If more mystique surrounds the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, which has an 80 per cent stake in the club, then its governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan went on the record saying Newcastle had outperformed last season. open image in gallery Eddie Howe had limited bench options during the loss to Liverpool, whereas Jurgen Klopp could make game-changing switches It has been part of the problem: Newcastle’s football necessitates energy, the start of the season indicated Howe intended to use a greater strength in depth to make mass alterations after 60 or 70 minutes in the midfield and the forward line. open image in gallery Newcastle have suffered a miserable month Over the season as a whole, they have more excellent than dreadful results: two wins over Manchester United, one apiece against Manchester City and Arsenal, demolitions of Chelsea and Aston Villa, the latter appearing a still better win as the campaign has progressed, and the unforgettable evisceration of Paris Saint-Germain.

History of this topic

Eddie Howe is a force of nature who deserves all the plaudits after ending Newcastle's 70-year wait for a domestic trophy - from this silverware will come a bronzed likeness of him, writes CRAIG HOPE
4 days, 22 hours ago
Inside Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup glory – Shearer’s text, Howe’s banner and tactics, and a half-time slideshow
5 days ago
League Cup 2024-25: Injury-hit Newcastle upbeat ahead of final against Liverpool, says Howe
1 week ago
Eddie Howe provides Alexander Isak injury update after striker missed Liverpool clash - and insists Newcastle are NOT over-reliant on star man
3 weeks ago
Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League team news and line-ups from crucial clash at Anfield
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Premier League 2024-25: Inconsistent Newcastle needs perfection at Liverpool, says Howe
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe: I love management – but I hate it at the same time
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Newcastle nerves were booted into touch as quickly as Arsenal were as Eddie Howe and his players did the job, writes CRAIG HOPE as Magpies reach Carabao Cup final with 4-0 aggregate win
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1 month, 2 weeks ago
Eddie Howe reveals first-team star is a 'doubt' for Newcastle's crucial Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle's defeat by Bournemouth laid bare the biggest problem Eddie Howe has - if the club don't address it, something special could be wasted, writes CRAIG HOPE
2 months ago
League Cup 2024-25: Howe says tie still alive, despite Newcastle win at Arsenal
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2 months, 1 week ago
Man United vs Newcastle: Howe heaps praises on defence after win at Old Trafford
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The bombshell admission that has left Newcastle stars wanting out - and why Eddie Howe can still salvage the dream, writes CRAIG HOPE
3 months, 1 week ago
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe expects ‘lots of twists and turns’ in January window
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe hails Alexander Isak’s ‘best performance of season’
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Eddie Howe insists 'there is no ban on shooting' as Newcastle's goal struggles continue against Crystal Palace - now the Magpies boss must be backed with new recruits in January, writes CRAIG HOPE
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Eddie Howe vows to find roles for both Guimaraes and Tonali in Newcastle line-up
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Premier League 2024-25: Howe praises ‘gold dust’ Joelinton after Newcastle win at Forest
4 months, 1 week ago
Eddie Howe thinks Newcastle’s win at Forest is a ‘big moment’ for their season
4 months, 1 week ago
Eddie Howe: Newcastle will do ‘whatever it takes to win’ against Arsenal
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Eddie Howe feels cup win over Chelsea can be a big moment in Newcastle’s season
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Eddie Howe reveals Newcastle are reluctant to hand Alexander Isak a new contract due to PSR concerns- as the Magpies boss opens up on the 'complex situation'
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Eddie Howe tells Newcastle stars to earn new deals by ending trophy drought
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Eddie Howe describes idea of Newcastle leaving St James' Park as a 'little bit of a betrayal' as club prepare to make final decision on stadium renovation
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Bruno Guimaraes' form is a problem for Eddie Howe... the Brazilian midfielder's legs are failing him and the Newcastle team, writes CRAIG HOPE
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Eddie Howe insists he'll do 'everything in his power' to keep harmony at St James' Park as Newcastle boss hopes to ease tensions over the club's transfer strategy by winning games
6 months ago
Newcastle aiming for ‘top gear’ as Eddie Howe calls for more consistency
6 months, 1 week ago
Inside Newcastle's civil war and why losing Eddie Howe over it would be a disaster, writes CRAIG HOPE
6 months, 1 week ago
Eddie Howe cagey over Newcastle future and admits 'it's difficult to give any reassurance on anything in football' - as speculation mounts following a frustrating transfer window
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Eddie Howe admits Newcastle 'have not had the window we wanted' after missing out on £70m-rated top target Marc Guehi... as he reveals what his relationship with club's new sporting director is really
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Newcastle have failed Eddie Howe and all of their fans in this transfer window
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Eddie Howe confirms Newcastle can NOT add in key position this summer - as Magpies near club record £70m Marc Guehi deal
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Eddie Howe: I want Kieran Trippier to stay at Newcastle – he has not told me he wants to leave
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Eddie Howe admits Newcastle are 'light on numbers' with the Magpies in talks over a £65m move for Crystal Palace and England star Marc Guehi
7 months, 1 week ago
Eddie Howe hopes for a transfer breakthrough with £60m Marc Guehi as talks continue with Crystal Palace over deal for England star
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Howe tight-lipped on Guehi as Newcastle loses 2-0 in Tokyo
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Eddie Howe gives update on Anthony Gordon’s Newcastle future amid Liverpool speculation
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Eddie Howe Pledges Newcastle United Commitment Amid Links to England Coach Role
8 months ago
Eddie Howe responds to England job speculation and lays down conditions
8 months ago
Eddie Howe’s first 100 Newcastle games: A team and club revitalised – and ready to push on
10 months, 1 week ago
Are Howe’s Accidental Entertainers Newcastle’s best attacking team of the Premier League era?
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle are facing a squad rebuild this summer – this is who will leave
11 months, 1 week ago
Newcastle show their heart is still their most potent trait as Bruno Guimaraes’ late strike earns backs-to-the-wall win for Eddie Howe’s injury-hit side at Fulham
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle are at a crossroads – this is the path they must now take
1 year ago
Newcastle’s transfer business was a disaster – Eddie Howe cannot afford a repeat
1 year ago
Nottingham Forest 2-3 Newcastle: Bruno Guimaraes scores twice to seal crucial away victory for Eddie Howe's side after VAR denied Taiwo Awoniyi controversial penalty
1 year, 1 month ago
Eddie Howe insists Newcastle looked like an 'ELITE team' during their 3-1 win over Aston Villa and are 'capable of achieving great things' after looking 'disjointed' at times during the season
1 year, 1 month ago
Premier League: Eddie Howe wants misfiring Newcastle to use Sunderland win as launch pad
1 year, 2 months ago
Newcastle secures 3-0 win over Sunderland in FA Cup derby
1 year, 2 months ago
Newcastle’s Howe says he has support from club despite dire run
1 year, 2 months ago

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