Newcastle United's manager Eddie Howe has expressed his belief that the team can achieve "great things" despite the financial constraints imposed on them by Premier League rules. This comes as the Magpies face off against third-placed Aston Villa at St James' Park, with a win potentially propelling them into fourth place if results elsewhere go their way.
Howe acknowledges that clubs who spend more on wages have traditionally been those that pick up the most points per game, but he's determined to defy this trend. Newcastle and Villa, however, are bucking this trend, with the eighth and sixth-biggest salary bills in the top flight respectively.
The Magpies' wage bill is significantly lower than that of their rivals, yet they've still managed to qualify for the Champions League in 2023 and 2025, and Aston Villa followed suit last year. Both teams are looking to do so again this season.
Newcastle's manager attributes his team's success to a different mindset: "We have got to think differently and find ways to still win games to upset the status quo and finish as high as we can." He believes that football is won on the pitch, not with money.
However, there are concerns about Newcastle's revenue streams. According to financial firm Deloitte, Liverpool generated £367m more in revenue than Newcastle last season. Howe recognizes that building their revenues will be key to their success.
Despite these challenges, Eddie Howe remains optimistic: "We believe we can still achieve great things - regardless of what financial restrictions there are on us." The Magpies' journey ahead promises to be an exciting and unpredictable ride.
Howe acknowledges that clubs who spend more on wages have traditionally been those that pick up the most points per game, but he's determined to defy this trend. Newcastle and Villa, however, are bucking this trend, with the eighth and sixth-biggest salary bills in the top flight respectively.
The Magpies' wage bill is significantly lower than that of their rivals, yet they've still managed to qualify for the Champions League in 2023 and 2025, and Aston Villa followed suit last year. Both teams are looking to do so again this season.
Newcastle's manager attributes his team's success to a different mindset: "We have got to think differently and find ways to still win games to upset the status quo and finish as high as we can." He believes that football is won on the pitch, not with money.
However, there are concerns about Newcastle's revenue streams. According to financial firm Deloitte, Liverpool generated £367m more in revenue than Newcastle last season. Howe recognizes that building their revenues will be key to their success.
Despite these challenges, Eddie Howe remains optimistic: "We believe we can still achieve great things - regardless of what financial restrictions there are on us." The Magpies' journey ahead promises to be an exciting and unpredictable ride.
he's not worried about the finances and that's a big deal for me, like, who can afford a football team nowadays? 
i mean, we have our own struggles in life but at least we don't have to worry about like, paying players £100k a week 
my sis works 2 jobs just to make ends meet and it's not even close to what those players are getting. anyhoo, howe's got this, i believe him 
he's all about winning on the pitch and that's something we can all get behind. plus, it's so inspiring to see underdogs like newcastle and villa doing their thing 
i'm rooting for them all the way! 
. I mean, have you seen how much Newcastle has been able to achieve despite having one of the lower wage bills in the league? They've still managed to qualify for the Champions League not once but twice! That's just incredible 
. And let's be real, it's about time someone showed the Premier League that you don't have to spend a fortune to be competitive 
️. Of course, building revenue streams is key, but I love how Howe is focusing on finding ways to win games and upset the status quo. That's what being a top team is all about 
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it's crazy how much money affects the game, but at the end of the day it's about who shows up most ready to play 
. It's all about attitude and being willing to think outside the box. We can learn from their determination and resilience - life isn't always fair, but how we respond to challenges is what truly matters 
. Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, is literally trying to defy the trend where richer clubs have more success on the pitch. But what's interesting is that he's not just talking the talk, he's walking the walk too 
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. The fact that Liverpool generated £367m more in revenue than Newcastle last season says it all 
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. Remember when teams like Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United used to defy the financial norms and still do really well? Yeah, I wish they had more wiggle room in the Premier League. Still, it's great to see Newcastle giving Aston Villa a run for their money.
. Those financial constraints are definitely a challenge, but I think they're also an opportunity for them to get creative and find new ways to generate revenue 
. And let's be real, Liverpool's got some serious financial muscle 
It's all about staying focused and believing in themselves. That positivity is gonna take 'em a long way 
. but hey, if they can keep pushing for top 4 and making a deep run in the Champions League like last year 
They're bucking the trend with a combined wage bill of £70m/yr. That's a whopping £74m less than the big spenders!
. Liverpool made £367m more in revenue than Newcastle last season! But, Deloitte says Newcastle are growing their revenues by 10% YoY 
i'm literally rooting for them to do great things this season 