TalkSPORT pundit and former Crystal Palace Chairman Simon Jordan has leapt to the defence of Eddie Howe and Newcastle United amidst the purported ‘Civil War’ claims within the media concerning the club.
Speaking before Sunday’s win over Wolves, Howe addressed Sporting Director Paul Mitchell’s negative comments about the club’s structure and transfer strategy, insisting he’s “very, very proud of every single player we signed in that period.”,
And when asked if he had spoke to Mitchell in the past week, Howe revealed that he hadn’t, but added that “I don’t think that’s unusual: we’ve got different jobs to do, I’m focusing on the football and the team, and he’s obviously focusing on his role.”
The comments by both Mitchell and Howe have been interpreted by many as signs of a major falling out between the pair, with many journalists now presenting the idea of a ‘Civil War’ off the pitch.
Speaking on TalkSPORT’s radio show, Jordan had this to say: “As much as the media are trying to create as much division between Newcastle’s management, whether that be Eddie Howe or Paul Mitchell, the team on the field is winning games.”
“I think this is a deliberate misinterpretation by the media in characterising what Paul Mitchell said. Under the governance of football, in order for Newcastle United to refresh and re-energise their team, they need to have a transfer policy that allows them to move players in and out to be able to do what they need to do, which is to give Newcastle the opportunity to progress. That’s the point he’s making.”
Jordan then put to bed the idea that Mitchell has been criticising Howe with his comment, stating, but fellow pundit Martin Keown believes differently. “Why doesn’t Eddie Howe react in that manner? Why does he respond as if he is being criticised?”, Keown added.
But Jordan was once again quick to emphasise that it’s the media narrative that is overhyping the idea that Howe…
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