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Matty Hewitt

Newcastle United fans react in unison to Eddie Howe appointment

Newcastle United fans believe Eddie Howe is the 'perfect man for the job' after he was unveiled as the Magpies new head coach.

The 43-year-old signed on the dotted line at St James' Park and penned a three-and-a-half year deal.

The former Bournemouth boss was at the Amex as the Magpies drew with Brighton and Hove Albion over the weekend.

While the result was not a bad one given the Gulls' early standings, Newcastle need to vastly improve if they're to stave off relegation.

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The Magpies are bottom of the league and Howe himself admitted there was "a lot of work ahead."

Newcastle fans have had their say on the Howe's appointment on social media:

@alexgoodwin09 tweeted: "Perfect man for the job in my opinion perfect for the task at hand. Let’s get behind him."

@adambeckett09 tweeted: "The revolution begins!"

@andyjpetersen said: "Eddie Howe! Good signing for Newcastle!"

@gjbyrne3 said: "Eddie Howe is the new manager of Newcastle. A top manager but has a big job on his hands in the North East.

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