six pillars of success led by Eddie Howe

Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United can still achieve “extraordinary things” as he marks three years since his appointment as manager.

In 2021, he was appointed by the club at the bottom of the league, the progress in his tenure is obvious and the manager feels balanced. On Friday he joked that sons Harry and Rocky now have a Geordie accent.

But the second half of this year was undoubtedly the most difficult. This is how they ensure the success of the next three years.

Howe should be a long term solution

Much water has passed under the bridge since Amanda Staveley spoke of Howe being Newcastle’s answer to Sir Alex Ferguson, but he remains a fantastic fit for the club: a smart, modern manager whose development experience at St James’ Park should hold him in check it from any temporary loss of shape.

Lewis Hall called up to England squad These are the three recent players to become senior internationals after Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento.

But the former Chelsea left-back’s progress is the most striking of all and, according to insiders, the best testament to Howe’s ability to motivate and coach players to improve.

The manager likened Hall’s development through helping sons Harry and Rocky to Friday’s maths homework – meaning that sometimes patience is required despite failure.

Elite managers with trophy-winning resumes can sometimes be liked, but having a club builder like Howe is something Newcastle should not take lightly, despite 2024 being the toughest of his three years at the club.

Behind-the-scenes changes have created an internal dynamic that is troubling, but hopefully it’s all about the noise coincidence between him and Paul Mitchell are not being promoted because Newcastle will regret it if Howe is not given the opportunity to push this project forward.

Significant progress was noted in its first three years of operation. If he is backed, Newcastle could end their trophy drought if they get three more.

Nail set – starting from January

The jury is still out on St James’s Park’s summer revamp. So far, Mitchell’s changes have been more gradual than dramatic: a new appointment is approaching, I understands that the January plans are still in their infancy.

Changes were needed after an unsuccessful dialing in the last two transfer windows. Having distanced himself from the summer turmoil, Mitchell, whose reputation is built on being a top-notch talent spotter, is now poised to succeed.

A right winger appears to be the last thing Newcastle need. I understands that reconnaissance missions have recently focused on France, in line with Mitchell’s desire to expand the club’s list of targets.

For his part, Howe said January remains “unpredictable” for the club.

“I know no one wants to hear this, but January is always a difficult window, so I don’t think we should necessarily go into it expecting anything different than any other January of the previous year,” he said on Friday.

“Transfer trade overall was down last summer compared to last summer, so will January follow suit and be quieter across the board? Perhaps yes. These are things that don’t favor a busy window, so without wanting to make predictions, I’d be surprised if it deviates from that.”

PSR solution – inside and outside

There will be a reunion with Elliot Anderson for Newcastle on Saturday. This a transfer that still causes regret for Howe – and a call for reform of the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

Newcastle sold him simply to meet PSR demands. The rules meant they were encouraged to do so.

“I don’t understand the rationale,” Howe said Friday. He would prefer a change to the rules so that making a “net profit” from the sale of home-grown players is not considered a recruiting hack.

The club’s management is working on a strategy to combat PSR. They also believe that the rules are being forced to reform.

Commercial income

If commercial revenues are critical, it is not surprising that Newcastle are looking at the latest developments in related party transactions with such interest.

While the full impact of the changes, which will take place ahead of the Premier League’s shareholders meeting later this month, is unclear, experts believe it will allow more freedom to pursue larger partnerships.

Newcastle have retained several major sponsorship opportunities. Coming replacement for Darren Eales as CEO will undoubtedly want to explore more lucrative sponsorships from Saudi Arabia.

Question about the stadium

By 2027 Newcastle question about the stadium should have been settled. Progress on the project has seemed glacial, but those close to it insist it is a unique project. complex riddle which required in-depth research.

The club is confident that no decisions have been made. However, the momentum appears to have shifted – both among fans and among some of those who are experts in the art of the possible – towards a new, purpose-built stadium.

Whether it will be at the new site or where they are, a decision must be made in 2025 and shovels must be in the ground by the end of the year. Moving forward on this critical issue will give everyone the opportunity to see the bigger picture.

Keep dreaming big

Talk of achieving “extraordinary results” while your team climbs from 11th in the Premier League table may seem harsh, but Howe is right to avoid the pessimism that has often crept into Newcastle’s 2024 season.

It has been a sobering year for the club but he bristled at questions about their path to glory being “blocked”.

They will have to work harder to break into the elite, but it is still possible. PSR narrows the margin for error, but Newcastle’s ownership remains true.

Insiders told I they remain “at a very early stage in this journey.” Three years seems like nothing in the context of the amount of work ahead.