Simon Jordan and Graeme Souness have both questioned Newcastle United's decision to hand Eddie Howe a new contract. The Magpies head coach has been rewarded for a fine start at St James' Park with a new long-term deal.
Howe guided Newcastle to a mid-table finish last term after a remarkable turnaround coupled with a January transfer spend in excess of £90 million led to the team pulling clear of relegation danger. United comfortably dispatched Nottingham Forest on the opening day of the season, with several commentators suggesting the Magpies could mount a push for European football this season.
News of Howe's contract renewal was celebrated by the Toon Army, but Jordan and Souness have questioned the need for an extension at this stage. The former Bournemouth boss had two years left to run on his previous deal.
