Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has acknowledged that supervisor Eddie Howe “nonetheless has loads of credit score within the financial institution” after loss in opposition to Manchester Metropolis within the FA Cup.
The stress has elevated on Howe after current poor outcomes and their exit from the FA Cup.
The Magpies are struggling this season and qualification for Europe subsequent season is trying extremely unlikely.
This season’s Newcastle efficiency pales compared to their profitable marketing campaign final season during which they certified for the Champions League and completed within the prime 4. Consequently, questions have been raised over Howe’s future with the staff.
Alan Shearer has backed Howe to stay at Newcastle
Nonetheless, Shearer has downplayed reviews that Howe would depart if issues don’t enhance within the season’s remaining ten video games as a result of he believes he nonetheless has the assist of these in greater positions than him.
Speaking on the BBC, Shearer mentioned: “Eddie Howe nonetheless has loads of credit score within the financial institution. No matter occurs this season, whether or not they end mid-table or qualify for Europe, Eddie Howe shall be Newcastle’s supervisor subsequent season.
“Manchester Metropolis are 38 video games unbeaten right here [at the Etihad]. If you end up the opposing staff coming right here, it’s a must to take [that into account]. Isak had possibilities in each halves, nothing. Dan Burn gave up an opportunity to shoot.It’s important to take these half possibilities to get any probability of a consequence.
“This season has been robust for Newcastle. Nonetheless, there have been mitigating circumstances. The accidents, particularly to Nick Pope and Joelinton. They miss each of these gamers quite a bit.”
Howe shall be given probability to guide subsequent season
This season, Newcastle have skilled long-term accidents to a number of key gamers, most notably goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Consequently, they’ve been eradicated from European competitors and have exited each cups on the quarterfinal stage, regardless of receiving robust attracts in each competitions and an unfavourable Champions League group.
Shearer thinks that Howe needs to be supported in the summertime and given some new gamers in the event that they need to keep away from the identical factor repeating the following season, significantly since a few of this yr’s crop haven’t been in a position to regain their type as they did final yr.
