Chief executive David Hopkinson insists Newcastle have no immediate plans to replace head coach Eddie Howe after a difficult season.However, the new CEO stopped short of guaranteeing Howe will remain at the helm beyond the end of a campaign which has seen the Magpies struggle in the Premier League after reaching the knockout stage of the Champions League and the latter rounds of both the Carabao and FA Cups.Speaking as the club released their latest financial figures, Hopkinson was asked about Howe’s future amid disquiet from sections of the club’s support in the wake of a bruising European exit in Barcelona and defeat to derby rivals Sunderland.
He said: “Eddie’s our manager. I expect to have a great run to the end of the season here and we’ll talk about the future when it’s time.”
