Newcastle make shock 'approach' to ex-Barcelona boss with quality Howe 'lacks' as club plot 'controversial decision'

Steve Diamond: Franchise league a good idea

By Paul Rees Steve Diamond welcomes the idea of turning the Premiership into a franchise league, arguing the current model does not work. Diamond has been Newcastle’s director of rugby for the last 15 months, and the Falcons look destined to finish bottom of the table again. They are looking for new investors and none […] The post Steve Diamond: Franchise league a good idea appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Newcastle United looking to replace Eddie Howe with former Barcelona boss in bid to keep Alexander Isak happy - Aye, right

Never let facts get in the way of a good story is clearly the thinking behind this latest Newcastle United rumour.

Newcastle make shock 'approach' to ex-Barcelona boss with quality Howe 'lacks' as club plot 'controversial decision'

According to reports, Newcastle United are considering replacing Eddie Howe as they have ‘made contact’ with a former FC Barcelona manager.

Newcastle make shock approach for title-winning manager to replace Eddie Howe

Newcastle United have reportedly made a surprise approach over potentially hiring a replacement for Eddie Howe as manager.The Magpies won the Carabao Cup this season, with Howe masterminding an impressive 2-1 win over Liverpool at Wembley to give the club their first piece of silverware in 56 years.Remarkably, however, it seems this isn’t enough for Newcastle to stick with him for the next phase of their project.According to a surprise report fr…