Eddie Howe's new long-term deal could easily have been presented to him back in May when it became obvious he was a good fit for Newcastle United.
It was back then, the night that Howe was serenaded by the Gallowgate End in a 2-0 win over Arsenal, the suggestions behind the scenes that the former AFC Bournemouth boss would be rewarded with a lucrative new contract started to emerge. Howe was already contracted until 2024 - but now the new arrangement could stretch well beyond that.
The Magpies did not give an end date to his contract but Chronicle Live understands the deal is "multiple years" and could roll on through an entire era if results go well. Co-owner Amanda Staveley had first mentioned a long-term deal back in February when comparisons were made to the Sir Alex Ferguson dynasty at Old Trafford.
