Howe's arrival came after more than a year out of the game following his departure from Bournemouth at the end of the 2019/20 season. The Scot had been due to face Jenson Brooksby, but the young American withdrew hours before their match. Howe was confirmed as the new head coach of Newcastle on a contract until summer 2024. "Out-coached, out-hit. and just too much 'Hollywood' c**p going on in L.A. right now," Simms said onPro Football Talk(Sky Sports NFL, weekdays, 7pm)