BBC Sport main man answers the question – How safe is Eddie Howe at Newcastle United…?


 
 
 
 
 
 

This BBC Sport main man, asked the question about how safe Eddie Howe is at Newcastle United?

The question posed following the defeat to Brighton on Saturday.

With the eighth round of Premier League games now complete, Newcastle United are ninth in the Premier League, two points off top six and five points off top five.

In all competitions this season, Eddie Howe has won five games, drawn three and lost two.

Phil McNulty is the person who has been asked the Eddie Howe question, he is the chief football writer at BBC Sport.

Also worth mentioning that the loss to Brighton, was the first time in over nine months that Newcastle United have lost at St James’ Park.

BBC Sport site – 21 October 2024:

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.

‘How safe do you feel Eddie Howe is at Newcastle United?’

Phil McNulty:

“Well, unless something remarkable and unforeseen happens I would say 100% safe.

“I don’t think anyone could have done any better and I think he has been somewhat let down by Newcastle’s recruitment strategy.

“They spent all summer focusing on a deal for Crystal Palace’s England defender Marc Guehi, which they eventually failed to do, while taking their eye off the ball for a reliable understudy to striker Alexander Isak and more creation on the right flank.

“Isak then, almost inevitably, gets injured and the flaws are exposed.

“Howe, though, should be safe as houses.”