Newcastle were 'preparing for months' for Howe departure
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club were preparing for former head coach Eddie Howe's departure for up to nine months.
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Notable Quotes
"We always knew where we were going to go."
— Ross Wilson , Executive
"That doesn't mean we were always going to Matthias, but he was always part of our planning."
— Ross Wilson , Executive
"I didn't deliberately go on the phone to do that."
— David Hopkinson , Executive
"We want to have players here who are on a journey with us."
— Ross Wilson , Executive
Key People
David Hopkinson is the chief executive of Newcastle United.
Eddie Howe is the manager of Newcastle United.
Matthias Jaissle is a football manager reportedly appointed to replace Eddie Howe.
Ross Wilson is the sporting director of Newcastle United.
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Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club were preparing for former head coach Eddie Howe's departure for up to nine months.
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