Newcastle were 'preparing for months' for Howe departure

Eddie Howe ended Newcastle United's 70-year wait to win a major domestic trophy by lifting the Carabao Cup in 2025 [Getty Images]Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club were preparing for former head coach Eddie Howe's departure for up to nine months.Although Howe had originally intended to carry on this season, the drained manager decided to step down in July because he felt it was in the best interests of all parties for him to take a break.It was a summer of huge change,