Newcastle United have been crying out for a number of changes in the past 12 months, despite enjoying their most successful season since 1969.

While Eddie Howe and his coaching team continued to excel, guiding Newcastle to the Carabao Cup and Champions League, off the field there have been a few holes and a few questions. If the man Ross Wilson has just replaced in Paul Mitchell felt the scouting system wasn't "fit for purpose", what was done to remedy that?

Did Mitchell ever get that fixed? We never really found out with the ex-Monaco man leaving after just one year. What is Wilson expected to bring with him?

Those close to him say a clear plan, a strategy, a modern infrastructure, a flourishing youth system and a top notch recruitment department. During Mitchell's tenure it felt at times like he was the central character. There were certainly early brushes with Howe which didn't land well.

In contrast, it already feels like Wilson is prepared to push Howe to the front and let him do his job, while working...