Darren Eales has been speaking to the press following widespread reports linking Eddie Howe with the England job after Gareth Southgate’s resignation today.
Eales expects Howe to still be in charge come the start of the 2024/25 season and will fight to keep him on Tyneside if England do come calling, but he has not yet spoken to him about a potential offer from England.
As you can read below, our CEO also reveals that Howe signed a ‘multi-year’ extension last summer, insisting the club “love” the 46-year-old and fully intend to keep him for the ‘long-term.’
Speaking to the local media, NewcastleWorld have shared his quotes in full in response to a host of questions around Eddie Howe, his future, a potential England approach and his contract situation:
What is Newcastle’s stance on Eddie Howe amid England speculation?
“It is speculation. Obviously Eddie has been an amazing manager at the club. He’s committed to the club and the work he has done and what he has shown, we’re obviously committed to him. We had a multi-year extension last summer. We’re on an exciting journey and as far as we’re concerned, Eddie is the man to lead us on that journey. So from that perspective, there’s nothing really I can add.”
Has Eddie spoken to you or committed himself to the club?
“We’ve not had recent discussions. What Eddie have been doing in that interim period between Dan [Ashworth] leaving and Paul [Mitchell] coming in is obviously there’s been a lot of discussions going on. As far as we’re concerned we’re focused on the new pre-season, excited to be here in Adidas HQ getting ready for the new pre-season.
“As you know with Eddie, the smile on his face when he’s out there with the players. This is what he loves, the two-a-days, working with the players. From that perspective he’s committed and doing what you’d expect from Eddie which is focusing on the season ahead.”
If the FA did ask to speak to him, would the…
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Author : Olly Hawkins
Publish date : 2024-07-16 15:18:12
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