Sky Sports News’ Keith Downie examines how the appointment of Eddie Howe has revived Newcastle, transformed the outlook for the future and restored hope at St James’ Park… It was knocking on 11.30pm after a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace night as Eddie Howe stood in the shadow of the Sir Bobby Robson statue at St James’ Park posing for pictures with the gaggle of fans who had waited behind to greet the Newcastle manager. He was pretty much the last person to leave the stadium – having earlier led Newcastle to their sixth home win in a row. It was the first time any Magpies team had achieved that feat since 2004 – when the club was then led by the legendary Sir Bobby himself. Spending time with the fans who had waited in the cold for two hours just to say hello was also the sort of thing the former England boss would do. “In Howe We Trust” is the phrase on every Newcastle fan’s lips, such is the turnaround since the turn of the year – and the stats show exactly why. The change in ...