Eddie Howe has been told he will be given the boot by Newcastle in the not too distant future, regardless of whether he can guide the club to Carabao Cup glory this weekend

Howe’s meticulous nature has been central to Newcastle’s rise. His attention to detail borders on obsession, as one former colleague noted: “He’s unbelievably driven. The hours everyone works are ridiculous, and Eddie more than anyone. It’s relentless and he is relentless.”

Built on Hard Work and Relentless DriveNewcastle United’s transformation under Eddie Howe has been nothing short of remarkable. A club struggling for identity,

Last season, the former Crystal Palace owner called Howe a “gatekeeper” at St James' Park. Jordan argued that Howe would simply lay the groundwork at Newcastle for another manager to win silverware. The Magpies could dispel that claim on Sunday by beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.