It was a deal that should have shut down any speculation about Gordon's future, which had been running wild in the summer.

It is perfect Howe. Peak Howe. While everybody else revels in a heady, joyous ride, he is fiddling with the seatbelt, checking and double-checking, a meticulous, detail-obsessed head coach who readily admits he is motivated by “the fear of tomorrow”. One day, that safety harness will be needed, but not now. Not yet.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was pleased after their 3-0 win against Wolves on Wednesday night. Alexander Isak (2) and Anthony Gordon struck the goals for Newcastle on the night. Howe said afterwards: "We had to be patient and we had to play a different way slightly.

Eddie Howe says Newcastle need 'world-class' facilities ... Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon. 'I'd certainly like to think so (owners will invest in infrastructure),' said Howe, with plans ...

Eddie Howe said Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak will be given the freedom he needs to keep up his remarkable goalscoring form.

It is now over 38 months in the job for Eddie Howe. November 2021 saw the former Bournemouth boss appointed by Newcastle United. A lot had happened since Eddie Howe arrived, inheriting a totally demoralised not high quality squad,