More doubt has been put on the long-term future of Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe , with club chief David Hopkinson failing to offer any guarantees over the boss's future. Pressure increased on Howe following the 2-1 derby defeat against Sunderland in Newcastle's last outing. Hopkinson has now disclosed that he held a two-hour meeting with the manager in the immediate wake of the defeat at St James' Park. Newcastle's CEO outlined expectations from the club's hierarchy for the remaining seven