Newcastle Chief: Summer Was 'Not Chaotic' with Howe Exit Prepared For Newcastle United's sporting director, Ross Wilson, has given an unvarnished assessment of his club's tumultuous summer transfer window.
The Magpies were "prepared for a number of months" for manager Eddie Howe's exit, but the manner in which it unfolded still came as a shock to many.
According to Wilson, Newcastle had contingency planning in place and executed their succession plan quickly when the moment arose.