Howe’s fireplace ‘burning very, very strongly’ as he goals Newcastle revivalrevealed at 14:43 BST
Newcastle v Bournemouth (15:00 GMT)
It’s been a hard couple of months for Newcastle United and Eddie Howe.
The Magpies have gained simply 3 in their previous 10 Premier League suits and feature been knocked out of the League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League.
Consequently, Howe is dealing with probably the most intense scrutiny of his five-and-a-half-year spell at St James’ Park.
However the 48-year-old – who led Newcastle to a primary home trophy in 70 years closing time period – is adamant he’s nonetheless the precise guy for the task.
“In the case of my fireplace, my fireplace is burning very, very strongly,” he stated at his pre-match press convention on Friday.
“That’s no ensure from my facet about what’s going to occur someday as a result of, as I’ve stated, the forces that transfer in soccer golf equipment transfer briefly.
“However my fireplace is there. There’s a number of picket stacked up and I’m in a position to position it on.”
Howe will undoubtedly want a reaction from his facet this afternoon.