Eddie Howe: Newcastle leaving St James’ Park would feel like a betrayal

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted it would feel like a “betrayal” to leave St James’ Park as the club attempt to compete with European football’s elite.

The Magpies’ Saudi-backed owners revealed this week that they will make a decision early next year on the findings of a feasibility study commissioned to assess the merits of redeveloping the current stadium or building a new venue.

Head coach Howe arrived in 2021 with a fondness for St James’ Park which has only grown since...