Civil war brews at Newcastle as Howe fires back at club exec

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has hit back at previous disparaging claims made by the club’s sporting director. Paul Mitchell was recently hired to the executive role in July following the departure of Dan Ashworth. The club’s former sporting director joined rivals Manchester United in a $4 million deal. Mitchell arrived at the Magpies as the summer transfer window was in full swing.

The player-turned-executive was apparently ready to make some major moves with his new team this summer. This, however, did not happen. Newcastle finished the window with a positive net gain after selling Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh. The lack of movement by the Magpies ultimately came down to issues regarding profit and sustainability rules (PSR).

Mitchell recently told Mail Sport that his new club’s transfer policy was essentially not fit for purpose. In the candid interview, the exec explained that he found himself merely in a supporting role during the summer transfer period.

The former player also claimed that Newcastle is now paying the price for overspending in previous years. Since Saudi Arabia took over the club in the fall of 2021, the Magpies have spent around $560 million on new players.

Our Pick:
Includes: Premier League, Liga MX, Ligue 1, + 84 Sports Channels

7-Day Free Trial

 

Civil war at Newcastle: Coach claims he has not talked to Mitchell since interview

Howe was, of course, asked about Mitchell’s comments during a press conference on Friday. “I think a few things on that,” Howe began after being presented with the topic. “I’m very, very proud of every single player that we signed in that period. It is very easy to look back at any transfer window and make a judgment on the players you have signed three years down the line.”

“But you have to go back to the situation when we were in those moments, in the relegation zone and trying to recruit players. That is not an easy thing to do. You’re also recruiting…

Source link : https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/civil-war-brews-at-newcastle-as-howe-fires-back-at-club-exec/

Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2024-09-13 18:05:05

Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.