There is a huge amount of attention on Newcastle United these days.
Indeed, the nature of the club’s ownership will always cause controversy in some circles, no matter what is happening for Newcastle on the pitch.
So, the fact Eddie Howe’s side are impressing in both the Premier League and Champions League only ramps up the media talk even further. With director Amanda Staveley making little secret of PIF’s desire to win trophies, the demands are high.
With that in mind, when things don’t go to plan, there’s a lot of speculation.
After the heavy loss to Brighton condemned Newcastle to their third consecutive defeat in September, there may been dissenting voices as to Howe’s position as manager.
Though any suggestion the Toon boss was under internal pressure was quicky dismissed, some more insight has emerged.
Newcastle news: What the dressing room thought about Brighton defeat
According to The Chronicle, those inside the Newcastle dressing room actually thought the media storm losing that game caused was a huge overreaction.
Rather than wallow in the disappointment and let the pressure get to them, Howe’s team have responded brilliantly.
They have since embarked on a seven-game unbeaten run including the famous 4-1 drubbing of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, underlining just how resilient this team can be.
Opinion: Newcastle have all the hallmarks of a good team
Pressure is to be expected when a team is as ambitious as Newcastle.
Though the money Howe has spent during his time at St James’ Park is not the only reason for his success, the funds invested in the team clearly ramp up the pressure. At this point, anything not going to plan will feel like a huge disappointment.
Still, Howe’s Newcastle have all the hallmarks of a seriously good team. To have responded to a mini-crisis in such impressive fashion underlines the belief of the dressing room, as well as the quality in it.
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