Controversial pundit Richard Keys has questioned whether or not Eddie Howe is the right man to continue at Newcastle United.
The former Bournemouth boss has done an amazing job since he took over from Steve Bruce following the club’s successful takeover by a Saudi-backed consortium two years ago.
Not only has Howe, 46, helped get the side back into the Champions League, but a Carabao Cup final against Manchester United last season also raised the team’s profile — even if they did just miss out on lifting the trophy after losing the Wembley showpiece 2-0.
However, despite another season of strong performances in the Premier League, including a recent 3-0 win over Fulham last weekend, Keys thinks the club have ‘some big decisions’ to make, including whether or not to part ways with Howe.
“There are some big decisions to be made now at St James’,” he wrote on his website.
“Can Howe take them on again? Can he convince top players to join the Saudi revolution? It will take more than just money to do that.”
Going on to suggest two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho could be the man to take charge of the northeast giants next, the 66-year-old added: “Will Newcastle have to find themselves a ‘super-coach’ in order to push on?
“If that’s a decision they’re considering – who might that be? Don’t rule out Jose Mourinho. And if it happens, remember where you read it first.”
What do you think the Magpies should do? – Would sacking Howe be the right decision to make? – Let us know in the comments below.
Mourinho is now dated,too defensive.Howe to date has performed a miracle particularly on those players who were there when he took over and now performing well.From 19th when he took over to 4th in the league last season.Judge him with a bigger full squad.So many injuries this season and many more games.
Utter rubbish, there would be a backlash from the fans, Eddy is doing a fantastic job, the only thing I can see is the prospect of the England job drawing his attention,
Mourinho would be a disaster! The spirit at the club is unbelievable and that is down to Howe and his team, Mourinho would destroy that. Howe should be given his chance. So called elite managers were not always elite, they had to start somewhere.
Bollockss
No he’s building a team work to the peremiter set by the premier league so why part ways he done a great job so far. And has team playing for eachother keep the faith and it will come.
No leave it alone, if it not broken don’t fix it,
Mourinhois too old for the long term,. In Howe, we have what could be the next Alex Ferguson, he has the mental attitude to take the project further but he to needs time to develop his skills further
Stick with what we have and let it develop
Dick keys talking crap once again.
Richard who just another one having a go to disrupt the team and fans it won’t happen we trust Eddie and the owners since takeover they haven’t put a foot wrong maybe Richard Keyes should put his foot in his mouth to stop the crap coming out of it
Exactly