Eddie Howe Pleased with Support After Owners' Meeting

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed satisfaction with the support he received following a meeting with the club's owners. He assured that "exciting times" are ahead but acknowledged the critical importance of results, which haven't been good enough this season.

"This meeting was an opportunity to see many people I hadn't seen in a while. Obviously, the owners and PIF representatives were here, and it was a constructive, good meeting, of which I was a small part. It's always constructive because I believe they are genuinely invested in the football club, with long-term planning underway. There are many exciting times ahead for the club, regardless of what happens in the short term.

I'm pleased with the level of support I've been given, but of course, it's clear how football works, and I know we need to deliver results. That will never change.

The ambition remains unchanged – to try and reach the top of the Premier League, to try and win as many trophies as possible. I don't think that will change as long as PIF are our owners.

I feel there's a unity within the football club. But in my position, I'm under no illusions – I have to achieve results to maintain that feeling and that trust. That's a responsibility that comes with the job," Howe stated.

"Anthony Gordon participated in part of Wednesday's training session, and it was great to see him back on the pitch. We will assess his fitness closer to the match (Editor's note: Newcastle hosts Brighton tomorrow). We'll see how he fares today," the Englishman added.