Eddie Howe makes players better at Newcastle United. While eye-catching signings made under the PIF ownership have no doubt helped Howe’s cause at Newcastle, they don’t tell the whole story. Miguel Almiron and Joelinton are two of the examples of players who have seen their careers transformed on Tyneside. Fabian Schar and Sean Longstaff are others. Clearly, Howe has made the best of what he’s had available. Even when it comes to signings, it’s not as if they’re an absolute guarantee. Spending money only gets players through the door, it does not make them function in a team. Take Antony Gordo…
