With Newcastle United in nosebleed territory at the top end of the Premier League, critics and loyalists continue to clash over the root cause of their success so far this season.
Much has been made of United's significant spending in the last two transfer windows. A near-perfect recruitment drive and a lavish £200m squad overhaul has of course sparked a conversation, with only a handful of Premier League sides able to match that type of spending power in such a limited period.
Howe this week stressed his 'disappointment' over the debate that continues to rage over Newcastle's recent revival. The boss wants more credit for the players he inherited and the roles they are playing in the St James' Park revolution.
