Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has reiterated that he would consider stepping down if he believed he was no longer the right man for the job, despite his team's current slump in form. The 48-year-old, however, maintains unwavering confidence in his ability to steer the Magpies out of their struggles.
Howe's mantra is clear: he always asks himself whether he's still the right person to take the team and club forward. There's no doubt in his mind that this is the case. If he ever had any doubts, however, he'd be willing to walk away to let someone else try their luck.
The manager acknowledges that things are currently tough for Newcastle, but believes that this period of despair could be a temporary phase. The team needs to regain its momentum – a turnaround could look very different in just a couple of games.
While Howe retains the full backing of the club's UK-based hierarchy, some fans are growing increasingly frustrated with the team's tactics and questioning the manager's approach. His preferred high-intensity style has merit, but there are serious questions about the team's ball retention, leading to 'chaotic' performances.
Howe recognizes that his players need improvement in this department, particularly when it comes to controlling the game. The recent defeats have exposed this weakness, with the team struggling to cope with a relentless fixture list. This is partly due to their involvement in the Champions League.
History tells us that Newcastle excels in transitional games, but against top teams like Liverpool and Manchester City, the transition has not helped them. Howe is keen to analyze his team's approach and make adjustments to get back on track.
The manager has been experimenting with new formations, including a 4-2-3-1 setup with Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali at number ten. While this hasn't fully clicked yet, he remains committed to giving value to the players and helping them improve.
For now, Howe is resolute in his determination to succeed. He describes his task as being to give value to the team, a sentiment that could be tested in the coming days and weeks with crucial games against Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Manchester City on the horizon.
Ultimately, it's up to Howe to steer Newcastle out of their slump and restore faith in his leadership.
Howe's mantra is clear: he always asks himself whether he's still the right person to take the team and club forward. There's no doubt in his mind that this is the case. If he ever had any doubts, however, he'd be willing to walk away to let someone else try their luck.
The manager acknowledges that things are currently tough for Newcastle, but believes that this period of despair could be a temporary phase. The team needs to regain its momentum – a turnaround could look very different in just a couple of games.
While Howe retains the full backing of the club's UK-based hierarchy, some fans are growing increasingly frustrated with the team's tactics and questioning the manager's approach. His preferred high-intensity style has merit, but there are serious questions about the team's ball retention, leading to 'chaotic' performances.
Howe recognizes that his players need improvement in this department, particularly when it comes to controlling the game. The recent defeats have exposed this weakness, with the team struggling to cope with a relentless fixture list. This is partly due to their involvement in the Champions League.
History tells us that Newcastle excels in transitional games, but against top teams like Liverpool and Manchester City, the transition has not helped them. Howe is keen to analyze his team's approach and make adjustments to get back on track.
The manager has been experimenting with new formations, including a 4-2-3-1 setup with Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali at number ten. While this hasn't fully clicked yet, he remains committed to giving value to the players and helping them improve.
For now, Howe is resolute in his determination to succeed. He describes his task as being to give value to the team, a sentiment that could be tested in the coming days and weeks with crucial games against Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Manchester City on the horizon.
Ultimately, it's up to Howe to steer Newcastle out of their slump and restore faith in his leadership.
meanwhile he's all over the place with tactics, one minute its high intensity, next min its low key possession football. fans r gettin frustrated and i can understand why, he's gotta make some big changes or step down himself... can't keep on just makin' same old formations and expectin diff results 
and I just thought about how much I love cats. Anyway, back to football... I think Eddie Howe is being super cool for saying he might step down if he thinks he's not doing his job right. It shows he's willing to listen and try new things. But, like, what's with all these games they're playing? Newcastle has some big matches coming up and it feels like their game is kinda... wonky 
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. Can't wait to see how they bounce back from this slump 
... Eddie Howe seems super down-to-earth about stepping down if he doesn't think he can help them turn it around, which is really refreshing 
. But seriously though, with all these defeats and the current form, some fans are getting pretty salty 
. It's not just about him, either – the team needs to figure out this ball retention thing ASAP 
... I'm not sure if a new formation will be the magic solution (4-2-3-1? 
️... Can they get back on track and show us what they're really made of?!
- one minute he's all about stepping down if things aren't going well, next he's pouring all his heart into trying to turn it around 
. I mean, the lad's confidence is unwavering, but I think he needs to take a step back and rewatch some old games of his own to figure out what went wrong. Remember when Newcastle were playing at St James' Park? Those nights under Taylor's floodlights were magic! 
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. Eddie Howe seems like he's doing everything right, experimenting with new formations and trying to get his team back on track 
. I'd love to see them come out of this slump and show what they're really capable of 
! Maybe a few more wins and things will start looking up for the Toon Army 
they're going through a tough time and it's normal to get frustrated. I've been in those shoes when my school team loses a game and everyone's all like "what's wrong with us?" 
. Yeah, that's how Newcastle is feeling right now. But Eddie's keeping his chin up and saying they'll get through this. That's the spirit! 
the team does need to work on ball retention, but what about player morale and motivation? 
and what's with the recent defeats exposing weaknesses that weren't there before? 
. That high-intensity style isn't working out so well right now, and it's time for him to make some changes 
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2 seasons of struggling & he still wanna stick around? 
not just keep saying the right things 
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. and yeah, some fans might be getting frustrated with the team's tactics, but maybe if they take a step back and think about it, they'll see that howe is trying his best.
? And don't even get me started on the 'chaotic' stuff – it's like they're playing a different game altogether 
. That shows he's got a lot of respect for himself and his team, and he's willing to put the club first. And I'm sure his players appreciate his willingness to adapt and try new things – they might just surprise everyone with their turnaround! 
The recent defeats are tough to swallow, but its all part of the season, right? We've got to give it a couple of more games before we write them off completely 
. And who knows, maybe this is exactly what they needed – a wake-up call