If Eddie Howe is staying, Newcastle need to fix this: Signing clarity, selling well and fresh ideas

Eddie Howe still remains part of Newcastle United’s vision for the future, even given their chastening Premier League campaign.As The Athletic has consistently reported, Newcastle’s starting point has always been that Howe would continue in his role as head coach next season. Following a dreadful run of results, with nine defeats in 12 top-flight matches, Saturday’s narrow, nervy 3-1 victory over Brighton edged them closer to that starting point.Advertisement