Former Newcastle favourite Stuart Pearce believes Eddie Howe can be Kevin Keegan’s natural successor and bring the ‘90s feelgood factor back to Tyneside. Pearce spent two seasons at St James’ Park in the post-Keegan era under Kenny Dalglish but knows from life as an opposition player during the Entertainers era how the stadium can become a fortress when United are going well.
And the 60-year-old recognises a similar feeling developing under Howe, who has led the Magpies to into the top half after a remarkable transformation featuring a run of six consecutive home wins.
“Eddie has done a brilliant job,” Pearce said. “His recruitment was brilliant in January and the fans are back on side. You only have to go to St James’ Park and hear the atmosphere now compared to what it was like beforehand, it’s fantastic to see.
