Jamie Reuben drops major hint on Eddie Howe's Newcastle United future after Spurs win
Eddie Howe retains the full support of everyone at Newcastle United.
The 2-1 win away to Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night wasn’t just a win for Newcastle United, it was a win for Eddie Howe.
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Just a few days ago, after the Magpies were booed following their 3-2 defeat to Brentford at St James’ Park, Howe sat in front of journalists questioning himself.
It was a self-critique that you rarely see from managers these days. In that moment, Howe looked and sounded at his lowest since being appointed as head coach in November 2021.
A tough few days for Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe
“I think there's a harsh reality for me,” said Howe. “I think I've got to think long and hard about, not my efforts, I can't question that myself, but I think I've got to work better, I've got to do more. I've got to take full responsibility for everything you see on the pitch and I've got to work out solutions.
“I think that's for me to do and then of course I have to ask the same from the players. I have to ask them to be really honest with themselves and look at their best level and judge how they're playing against that now in this current moment.
“I don't think there are too many that can say that they're playing towards their best, so I think that then gives us growth to improve.”
Howe’s comments further led to questions over his future, but after having a day or so to reflect, the 48-year-old came out fighting in his pre-Tottenham Hotspur press conference on Monday morning,
“No, there's no doubt in my mind and that's why I'm sat here,” Howe replied when asked if he had any doubts over being the man to take Newcastle forward. “If there was, then I wouldn't be because the club's the most important thing. I'd never put myself before the club.
“If I didn't think I was the correct man to take the team forward and I could give the players what they need, then I would step aside and let someone else do it.”
Newcastle United players show support for Eddie Howe
The trip to Tottenham was a test. How would Howe respond? How would the players respond? If the performance didn’t show that the players weren’t fighting for their manager, then the full-time scenes certainly did.
Not one for putting himself in the spotlight, unless media duties call, it spoke a thousand words when Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier, the two players who publicly supported Howe after the Brentford loss, pushed their manager in front of the travelling away end.
Given all that has happened and been said in the last few days, it was no wonder Howe let out a huge roar of emotion. The supporters, for their part, lapped it up too.
Newcastle United owner posts photo in support of Eddie Howe
What also spoke a thousand words is Jamie Reuben’s post on X after the game. While Howe has come under increased pressure in recent weeks, the support of the club’s owners has never wavered.
CEO David Hopkinson said as much on talkSPORT last week and now Reuben has voiced his support. We say voiced, Reuben didn’t have to say a word after he simply uploaded the photo of Howe fist-pumping in front of the away with a love heart emoji as the caption.
While the fanbase may be divided, it’s clear Newcastle United players, staff and ownership are firmly behind their manager.