'Why would he?' - Peter Crouch laughs off Eddie Howe to Manchester United suggestion
A former England striker has laughed off the idea of Eddie Howe joining Manchester United.
Peter Crouch has dismissed suggestions Eddie Howe would consider joining Manchester United.
Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim is currently the bookmakers’ favourite to be the next Premier League manager sacked. Appointed 11 months ago, he arrived with a reputation as one of Europe’s best young coaches.
Amorim won three league titles at Sporting Lisbon and was tasked with rebuilding following Erik ten Hag’s reign. However, the situation has worsened, with Man United winning just nine out of their 33 top-flight games since his appointment.
Ruben Amorim facing the chop?
A section of Man United fans have already turned on Amorim due to their poor start to the season. They were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Grimsby Town last month and sit 14th in the Premier League.
Ironically, that places the Red Devils above Newcastle United, who have just one win from their opening six league fixtures. Names like Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner have been touted as potential successors.
Peter Crouch on Eddie Howe suggestion
Speaking on his podcast, former England striker Crouch rubbished any thoughts about Howe heading to Old Trafford. He said: “Someone mentioned Eddie Howe to me, right, to go to (Manchester) United,” he said. “But why would he leave Newcastle?
“To take a job that, since Alex Ferguson has left, like Moyes, Van Gaal, Mourinho. These aren’t bad managers. Do you know what I mean? And their stock has certainly not gone up for them, in the Manchester United job. You would never leave Newcastle to go there.”
Alan Pardew responds to Eddie Howe question
An angry Man United supporter called into talkSPORT earlier this month, urging the club to appoint Howe. The comment was laughed off by former Newcastle manager Pardew - who told the fan to “forget” about Howe. He went on to back Amorim, albeit admitting he must change his stubborn system.