Former Celtic top target Eddie Howe is reportedly not on the list of names being considered by Newcastle United as a potential successor to Steve Bruce.
The 44-year-old is among the bookies' favourites for the looming St James vacancy, but he has yet to land his next gig in the 14 months since he departed Bournemouth.
Howe sensationally walked away from protracted talks to become the next Celtic boss in May, before left-field candidate Ange Postecoglou took the Parkhead reins.
The ex-Cherries manager has been linked with a clutch of clubs but one of English football's brightest coaches remains on the sidelines.And George Caulkin admits the 44-year-old isn't currently in the mix at Newcastle when the time comes to appoint their next boss.Ge
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