Former Southampton boss Lawrie McMenemey is happy seeing Eddie Howe in charge of Newcastle United.
He wrote for the Daily Echo: " I was pleased to see Eddie Howe back in the game at Newcastle, though.
"Apart from the fact that Bournemouth were nearly just up the road from us, I got a little bit closer to him many years ago when the League Managers' Association got a few oldies around the country to join up with some younger managers in their areas.
"I was very pleased to meet Eddie that way, we had many cups of coffee together. I think, going back to the old days when I was a young manager, it helps to sit and have a chat with those who have been through it all.
"I have followed his career with interest and to see him at a club like Newcastle is full marks to him, and I'm sure he will get them out of the relegation area they are in at the moment."
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