Simon Jordan, a well-known football pundit, has made a bold prediction that Eddie Howe, the current manager of Newcastle United, will be brutally sacked by the club’s owners, the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, despite his potential success in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
Jordan’s comments come just days before the highly anticipated match at Wembley Stadium, where Newcastle will be looking to end their 70-year domestic trophy drought. Howe has been widely praised for his work at the club, guiding them back into the Champions League and establishing them as a competitive force in the Premier League.
However, Jordan believes that Howe is merely a “gatekeeper” at the club, and that the owners have loftier ambitions that go beyond winning the Carabao Cup. Jordan stated, “I’ve always said, and I don’t make any apologies for this, I said this to him when I spoke to him, is that I’ve always felt [Howe] is the gatekeeper.”
Jordan’s comments are likely to spark debate among Newcastle fans, who have grown to appreciate Howe’s work at the club. However, Jordan’s assertion that the owners have higher ambitions is likely to be true. The Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has invested heavily in the club, and they will be expecting a return on their investment in the form of major trophies.
While Howe’s potential success in the Carabao Cup final may buy him some time, Jordan believes that he will ultimately become a casualty of the club’s ambition. Jordan stated, “My perception was that Eddie might be very valuable and deservingly rewarded for achieving something at Newcastle, which is getting a good side, a team that is really competitive in the Premier League and who people actually like to watch.”
However, Jordan added, “But is he going to win something for Newcastle? Maybe he will win the League Cup on the weekend but I don’t see Newcastle [winning trophies] not because of Howe but because of the restrictions put upon their ability to spend… That might well mean that Eddie becomes a casualty in 18 months, knocking on the door of the FA’s building to take over from Thomas Tuchel.”
Jordan’s comments are likely to be met with skepticism by some Newcastle fans, who believe that Howe is the right man for the job. However, Jordan’s prediction highlights the challenges that Howe faces in meeting the expectations of the club’s owners.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Howe remains focused on the task at hand, which is to win the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. Speaking last month, Howe said, “It’s a long time [since the club won a trophy]. We’d love to end it and we’ll work as hard as we can and prepare right to try to do that.”
Newcastle’s match against Liverpool is likely to be a highly competitive affair, with both teams eager to win the trophy. While Jordan’s prediction may have added an extra layer of pressure on Howe, the Newcastle manager remains confident in his team’s ability to deliver.
In conclusion, Simon Jordan’s prediction that Eddie Howe will be brutally sacked by Newcastle United’s owners has added an extra layer of intrigue to the club’s Carabao Cup final match against Liverpool. While Howe’s future remains uncertain, he remains focused on the task at hand, which is to win the trophy and bring an end to the club’s 70-year domestic trophy drought.
Ultimately, the outcome of the match will have a significant impact on Howe’s future at the club. A win would likely buy him some time, while a loss could hasten his departure. One thing is certain, however: the Carabao Cup final between Newcastle and Liverpool is shaping up to be a highly competitive and intriguing affair.
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