MANAGER Eddie Howe has revealed that Storm Eowyn leaves Newcastle United facing the prospect of a late arrival for Saturday’s match at Saints.

Howe and his players were set to fly to Hampshire on Friday afternoon but dangerously high winds forced the cancellation of many flights to and from Newcastle airport.

The North-East is currently under an amber weather alert, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 90mph, ahead of Saturday's 3pm kick-off.

A charter flight has been delayed but Howe still hopes the Magpies will take off today but either way, they will seek to avoid a lengthy journey on the road.

Howe said: "Potentially the travel has been affected, yeah. We'll see how today goes. Our plan, as always, is to travel today.

“If it’s not we could end up travelling tomorrow morning. We have travelled on the day of the game before, especially if the airport is close to the ground.

"If it’s a 5.30pm kick-off, that’s the easiest because you fly straight in and out. A 3pm kick-off is unusual but it’s something we’ll adapt to. I don’t see it as an issue.

"We'll seek advice from the authorities. It's a long journey and there's no guarantee that an eight or nine-hour journey won't turn into a 12 or 13-hour journey.

"So it's best we look to do that (fly rather than coach). If it's not safe to fly, we'll fly tomorrow," Howe continued. "It is slightly windy today.

"I struggled to get in! Hopefully, we can find a place that is sheltered enough to train, we do have a dome here. We will find the safest place."

Howe's Newcastle were beaten 4-1 at home to AFC Bournemouth last time out and the boss insists he immediately sat through the footage.

“I had to watch it straight away as soon as I got home – great Saturday night for my family. I had to find what I think are the answers for my own peace of mind," he said.

"I have to face the reality. I don’t like to hide away from it, so if there is a truth to be found, if there is something I need to expose with my own eyes, then I will try to confront it.

“When you are a manager and you are trying to lead a club of this size, you have to try to face the truth sometimes and not hide away from it.”