‘It’s not easy’: Newcastle hero shares how Howe can make a ‘big difference’ for PIF

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Newcastle hero Sir John Hall has told talkSPORT Eddie Howe can help Amanda Staveley and the Saudi Public Investment Fund get up to speed at St James’ Park as their manager.

The Magpies hired Howe on a two-and-a-half-year contract on Monday to end their search for Steve Bruce’s successor.

Howe oversaw training for the first time on Tuesday, and now has the international break to establish his plans. With Brentford’s visit on November 20 his first test at the Toon helm.

Former Newcastle Chairman Hall believes Howe can also have a big impact on the club’s owners. Noting the consortium’s lack of experience in football will open them to mistakes.

But Howe can help the Saudi-led hierarchy get up to speed at St James’ if he knows what players he wants them to sign and strengthen a side fighting the threat of relegation.

“The new owners are coming in and they’ve never had experience of running a football club before – it’s not easy,” Hall said. “You can’t just walk into a football club.

“We’ve got to give them time. It cannot be done overnight. You’re going to make mistake, I did when I took over the club, the main thing is you learn from them and move forward.

“It will take five-years to build a team, I think we all expect that. You’ve got to get success to bring the players. Top players won’t come unless you’re successful, why should they?

“If Eddie knows the players he wants, that will make a big difference.”

Can Howe help PIF and Staveley settle at Newcastle?

The PIF, Staveley and co-owners the Reuben brothers endured a mixed start to their time as Newcastle’s owners before appointing Howe to replace Bruce at the helm this week.

United’s new hierarchy coveted several alternative coaches before turning to the former Bournemouth boss. But Unai Emery, who Staveley wanted, decided to stay at Villarreal.

The number of issues Mike Ashley left also surprised the Saudi-led consortium following a wide-ranging review, per Chronicle Live.

So, Howe could help the PIF and Staveley get Newcastle on track by addressing what areas on the field need addressing, and allowing them to focus on the off-pitch issues Ashley left.