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Mancini in the Mix: Ex-Premier League Winner Eyed to Replace Howe at Newcastle.
There has been a lot of speculation about Eddie Howe’s job in the media
Newcastle manager is coming under heavy scrutiny
Howe is among several Premier League managers who are receiving harsh criticism and discussion for their subpar season at the club, including Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag.
Despite having PIF’s support, a number of managers have been connected to the St. James’ Park position.
Adebayo Akinfenwa indicated on talkSPORT that if the PIF decides it’s time to hire a new manager, he supports Jose Mourinho.
The former forward thinks that a job at Newcastle would “suit” the well-known coach better than one at Liverpool or England.
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“I think that’s a better fit (than England),” said Akinfenwa.
“When they are talking about Eddie Howe, and unless he chooses to go to England, I think it’s unfair. I think what he has done at Newcastle has been second to none. I know it has been tricky and that’s what expectations come with.
“But I think Mourinho would suit Newcastle better.”
Since Mourinho was fired by Roma in January, he is a free agent and eager to return to the centre of things as soon as possible.
Howe merits a second opportunity at Newcastle.
But with a severe injury crisis at the team that has ruined their season, it seems unreasonable that Howe would be let go.
He has already demonstrated his ability to lead the team to new heights, and in light of his outstanding performance, he merits a second opportunity the following season.
However, as they say, this is a results-driven job, thus Howe needs to stop the rumors regarding his future sooner rather than later.
