Lucien Favre
Eddie Howe one of three leading candidates for Newcastle United job
Eddie Howe is one of the three leading candidates for becoming the next manager at Newcastle United, according to 90MIN. It is said that the Magpies’ search for a new boss has narrowed down to three contenders. The other two names are Paulo Fonseca and Lucien Favre who all have reportedly held talks with the Premier League outfit last week. Current manager Steve Bruce is expected to be dismissed before Saturday’s match against Crystal Palace. And so the Tyneside club are planning to have a new boss in place by this weekend. Eddie Howe has been out of work since leaving Bournemouth by mutual consent last year after they suffered relegation from the English top-flight. The 43-year-old came close to being appointed as Celtic’s manager in the summer but he ultimat...
Lucien Favre keen to become next Newcastle United manager
Lucien Favre is reportedly interested to become the next boss at Newcastle United. The Magpies are currently in the market for a new manager after the £300 million takeover by a Saudi backed consortium. Steve Bruce is expected to be dismissed, with the new owners keen to bring someone who can turn them into title challengers. The Tyneside club have been linked with several names so far, including Steven Gerrard, Graham Potter, Antonio Conte and Frank Lampard. Lucien Favre has also been associated with the coveted job recently, and as per The Northern Echo, he is very keen on the role at the English club. It is said that the 63-year-old used intermediaries to tell the Magpies that he wants to take charge of the Premier League outfit. The Swiss boss ...
Crystal Palace consider 63-year-old with five domestic trophies for head coach position – report
Crystal Palace have identified former Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre as a potential candidate for the managerial vacancy, Sky Sports reports. Roy Hodgson left the club after a four-year tenure at the end of the season, and the club have since been searching for a new head coach. Nuno Espirito Santo appeared the front-runner for the job, but the deal broke down at the last hurdle due to his contract and transfer demands. The club were initially aiming to pursue a manager with Premier League experience, but have changed their stance with the limited candidates. They are now interested in landing former Dortmund boss Favre, who is out of work after his sacking by the German outfit in December last year. Sportslens view: The south London outfit could have a major rebuilding job this summe...
