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Eddie Howe: What can Newcastle expect from new manager?

"Make each day your masterpiece," was one of the many inspirational quotes from American college basketball coach John Wooden which at one time adorned the walls of Eddie Howe's office at Bournemouth.

Wooden completely transformed UCLA's basketball programme in the 1970s, taking them to 10 national championships, including a record seven in a row. His view of success was based on peace of mind in knowing that you have given everything you possibly can.

New Newcastle manager Howe told Graham Hunter's Big Interview podcast in 2016 that reading one of Wooden's books "transformed my ideas on coaching, management, and life", and his own journey at Bournemouth was defined by his almost crippling dedication to his craft.