Newcastle United have been linked with a new manager at various points this season. Clearly, it has been a difficult campaign for Newcastle this time around, particularly in comparison to last time out. Still, there are a number of mitigating factors in play. Indeed, Eddie Howe is believed to be pointing towards everything from the injury crisis to recruitment issues from last summer behind the scenes. While the club are said to back Howe, it hasn’t stopped the links with other names in the dugout. Jose Mourinho was touted as a potential target earlier this summer, while Germany’s interim boss…