Manager would like ‘clarity’ on future of facilities
He wants show of ambition over academy setup
Eddie Howe has challenged Newcastle’s owners to end the club’s “limbo” by declaring whether they intend building a new training ground and stadium and to show their ambition by revamping the academy facilities.
Although Howe is “99.9%” certain he will no longer be Newcastle’s manager by the time any training ground or stadium project is completed, he believes the release of a blueprint could prove “gamechanging”.
“You look at the training ground, the stadium, and that part of the club is in limbo at the moment,” said Newcastle’s manager, aware the Saudi Arabian ownership remains undecided on whether to redevelop St James’ Park or opt for a new-build and has not identified a preferred site for a long-promised training complex capable of housing the men’s, women’s and academy teams. “It would be a big step forward to get clarity.
