There were tensions between Howe and sporting director Paul Mitchell, who left last summer after less than a year in the job. But Howe has quickly struck up an understanding with Ross Wilson, who replaced Mitchell. Wilson is the third sporting director Howe has worked with since taking charge, while David Hopkinson is the second chief executive after Darren Eales stood down because of ill health. Howe said he is content at Newcastle as long as he can "express myself in the best way possible and be the best version of myself". "For any club to be successful, there has to be unity from top to bottom," Howe said.

Source: BBC January 06, 2026 14:51 UTC