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.

Eddie Howe’s comments as Bournemouth manager in 2018 bear a potentially important message to Newcastle United’s current stadium dilemma.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton (kick-off 17: 30 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said it would feel like a "betrayal" to leave the club's historic St James' Park stadium as the owners attempt to compete with European football's elite.St James' Park has been Newcastle's home since 1892 and is one of English football's most iconic venues.

Newcastle United are deep into planning how to redevelop or move from St James' Park, and are assessing the economic case for extending or rebuilding the famous city centre stadium

Newcastle are weighing up whether to redevelop St James' Park or build a new stadium as they look to compete with European football's elite in the long-term.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe wants to "stay at St James' Park" amid discussions about the club potentially moving away from the iconic stadium. Plans to leave the ground were discussed at the Newcastle United Fan Advisory Board on Monday.

Newcastle United hope to reach a “decision stage” in their long-term stadium plans by “early” next year after completing the first phase of their feasibility study into expanding St James’ Park. The club commissioned an in-depth report into the possibilities of extending the present ground — which is the preferred option of many inside the club,

Eddie Howe admits it wouldn't feel right if Newcastle were to move away from their home ground, St James' Park.