ED'S ARAB FAM CLUB

Owners' support is relative after that European exit

- SIMON BIRD

EDDIE HOWE bosses are and "like a insisted his Saudi-controlled fully supportive family" after crashing out of Europe and a run of five defeats in eight games.

The Newcastle boss had a dig at critics - pointing to the club's accelerated journey from relegation scraps to Champions League in just two years.

After the 2-1 Champions League loss to AC Milan on Wednesday, some observers accused Newcastle of being naive and too open as they chased a win instead of trying to secure a draw to qualify for the Europa League.

But Howe hit back and told a Press gathering: "The wisest man is one who doesn't have to make any decisions. In here there are a lot of tactical brains." He added:

"Kevin Keegan built his team here with an attacking philosophy and that's the team I want, too. I cannot go back on that.