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Newcastle United are in an interesting position this summer. Indeed, there should be hope of a much better season for Eddie Howe and his side this time around. While Newcastle missing out on European football was obviously disappointing, the reduced schedule should – at least in theory – help Howe manage the squad better after an unrelenting injury crisis last season. Still, there has been an awful lot of change at St James’ Park. Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi have left the club in news that is thought to have hit Howe hard. Paul Mitchell has arrived as the new sporting director and th…