‘Wouldn’t be a bad replacement’ – Man City fans react as Newcastle United fear Eddie Howe could replace Pep Guardiola

Manchester City fans have taken to social media to express their thoughts and opinions at the news that Newcastle United’s sporting director Dan Ashworth fear Eddie Howe could replace Pep Guardiola.

City’s bitter rivals Manchester United take on Newcastle this weekend, as the Magpies look to continue their fine start to the season.

Howe’s side, who are currently 6th in the Premier League table, could go ahead of Erik ten Hag’s team if they manage to win at Old Trafford.

Dan Ashworth has admitted that he is concerned over the possibility of Eddie Howe becoming Manchester City manager if he wins too many games.

Ashworth said (as per the Mirror): “It’s always difficult with managers because if he wins too many games he becomes attractive to, I don’t know, Real Madrid or Manchester City.

“If he loses too many games then he’s not so attractive to the club. Being a manager is such a tough role, you’ve almost got to win just the right amount of games to keep us going on track, but I sincerely hope that we work together for a long period of time and take the club to where we want to get to.

“He’s fundamentally a really good person – his values, work ethic, what he wants to bring to the team and how he interacts with the players. His empathy and emotional intelligence is really high and he’s someone I share similar values with.

“I think he’s a really good coach. We’ve just tied him to a long-term contract, which gives you a statement. We’d like him to be a big part and a long part of this journey.”

The report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters.

“Nothing to fear lads”
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“Think I’ll stick to josep thanks”
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“Really I have never thought of that I swear..and I don’t think so.”
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“If Pep leaves Howe wouldn’t be a bad replacement”
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“Big Josep is defo staying but Howe wouldn’t be someone I’d mind”
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“Would be far more scary for us than them.”
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“Rather Luis Enrique or Mancini”
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“I really do hope we don’t retire winning trophies by getting an English manager”
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