Howe has overseen nine wins, eight draws and one defeat in 18 league fixtures. The English coach has earned plaudits for his transformation of the Tyneside outfit.
He was appointed as Newcastle boss in November 2021, with the side struggling at the bottom of the table. A year later, the Magpies are in the hunt for Champions League qualification.
However, Collymore suggests that it is not guaranteed that the hierarchy at St James’ Park will keep Howe in charge despite his brilliant reign thus far. He told CaughtOffside:
The Magpies are the richest club in world football after the Saudi Public Investment Fund consortium’s takeover of the Tyneside giants in October 2021. Collymore believes the owners may consider a move for a more experienced European coach:
He concluded:
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher names Newcastle boss Howe as the best manager of 2022
Carragher snubbed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta by naming Howe as his Premier League manager of the year. This is despite Guardiola’s side winning the league title in May and the Gunners currently leading the table.
The Liverpool great has been impressed by Howe’s turnaround at St James’ Park. Carragher argues that had Guardiola or Reds boss Jurgen Klopp taken charge, Newcastle would not be better off:
He added:
Howe’s side head to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup third-round on Saturday (7 January). They then face Leicester City in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday (10 January).
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