Newcastle United's decision to appoint Eddie Howe as Steve Bruce's successor will go down as a masterstroke from the Magpies new owners if they're able to secure Premier League survival. The Toon made the worst start to a Premier League season in their history - taking 15 games to clock up a win against fellow strugglers Burnley.
Of course, people will point to the January transfer window as one of the main factors behind Newcastle's resurgence, but Howe also deserves massive credit for the Magpies turn around. It's easy to forget it could have been so very different had the Magpies owners got their first choice.
Unai Emery was the surprise name at the top of the Magpies shortlist but a public pursuit marred their approach. We've taken a look at six of the candidates who were linked with the vacant managerial position at Newcastle earlier this season and what they've done since.
