Why Eddie Howe’s shock exit leaves Newcastle in shambles

Once again, Eddie Howe can be bracketed alongside two of Tyneside’s favourite faces. This time, however, it is in less enviable fashion. Sir Bobby Robson and Kevin Keegan left Newcastle suddenly in late summers, decisions seemingly taken at the wrong time plunging them into transition and trouble. At least, unlike a couple of distinguished predecessors, Howe has gone before a season has started and not after a few games. But it is less than four weeks before it begins, following a 4-1 frie