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'Howe has not had the luxury to spend cash and keep competition for places'


Published on 2025-02-19 14:25:57 - BBC
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  • It's not just about spending all this cash, it's having the luxury to do that and keep competition for places. "He's lost Almrion on the right hand side - whatever your opinion was of him it's still a body and competition.

The article discusses Newcastle United's manager Eddie Howe's approach to managing the team's squad and finances. Despite the club's ownership by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which has significant financial resources, Howe has not had the luxury to freely spend money on new players. Instead, he has had to work within Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, which limit how much clubs can spend. This has led to a strategy of making strategic signings rather than splurging on high-profile players. Howe has emphasized the importance of competition for places within the team, but due to budget constraints, he has had to rely on developing existing players and making calculated additions to the squad. This approach has been necessary to maintain squad depth and quality without breaching financial regulations, highlighting the challenges even well-funded clubs face in the modern football economy.

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