Neville backs Howe as Merson says Chelsea would take him 'all day long'
SkimNews Take
The increasing public speculation about manager Eddie Howe's future, despite Newcastle's strong league position, highlights how rapidly expectations can escalate for newly wealthy clubs.
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- Newcastle lost 1-0 to Arsenal on April 19, marking a fourth straight league defeat and leaving them 14th with 42 points, six above the drop.
- Neville urged the club to retain Eddie Howe, praising his recent trophy win and urging early planning for next‑season signings.
- Merson warned that Chelsea would "take him all day long" and hinted Howe could become England’s next manager.
- Woltemade was cited as a summer signing that has yet to pay off, highlighting Newcastle’s transfer woes.
- Chelsea is reportedly interested in hiring Howe, creating a risk of losing Newcastle’s only recent trophy‑winning manager.
Why it matters: Newcastle’s board must decide whether to keep Eddie Howe, as a fourth straight loss leaves them 14th with 42 points—just six above the drop—while Chelsea’s interest threatens to drain the club’s only recent trophy‑winning manager, jeopardizing their top‑half push.
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