Ex-Newcastle manager Steve McClaren shares his thoughts on Eddie Howe

Author: Micky Welch, @m1cvvPublished 12th Nov 2021
Last updated 12th Nov 2021

Former Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is tipping Eddie Howe to be a success at St James' Park.

He has a hard job though, the Magpies haven't won a game this season and are second bottom of the Premier League.

Speaking on The McLaren Performance Podcast the ex-England manager says the 43 year old has the right qualities to succeed.

Eddie Howe spoke for the first time as Newcastle's Head Coach on Wednesday (10 November).

Howe said: "It feels fantastic to be head coach of Newcastle. I’m absolutely honoured, privileged. It’s an incredible moment in my life. It felt like a perfect fit for me.

"All I can do is lead the club to the best of my abilities. I will give everything to the job, I will commit 100% every single day to try and bring success to Newcastle.

"I believe we have the ability within the squad to achieve that aim, but it's going to take a lot of hard work and sacrifice.

"I sit here a better manager than I was."

The Newcastle United takeover story, so far:

7th October 2021: Newcastle United is bought for £305m in Saudi Arabian backed takeover

7th October 2021: Newcastle United fans celebrate outside St James' Park

13th October 2021: Amnesty International demand meeting with Premier League over Owners and Directors test, following the Newcastle takeover. Concerns over Saudi Arabia's human rights records, claims of 'sportswashing' their reputation

20th October 2021: Steve Bruce leaves position of Head Coach by mutual consent

8th November 2021: Eddie Howe confirmed as Newcastle's new Head Coach

47h January 2022: Kieran Trippier becomes Newcastle United's first signing since the takeover. The full back moved from Atlético Madrid for a reported fee of £12m.

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