EDDIE Howe welcomed the idea of a Newcastle United behind-the-scenes Amazon documentary, with the head coach well aware of the fact the series could significantly help the Magpies off the pitch in the long run.

Co-owner Amanda Staveley last week confirmed that Newcastle will feature in a new Amazon documentary that follows the club through the 2022/23 season.

Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham have all previously allowed Amazon cameras behind the scenes, and Newcastle chiefs had good reason to be the next to sign-up.

Club bosses are thinking outside the box in a bid to grow revenue which will ultimately ensure they comply with FFP rules - and will mean Howe is able to strengthen his team with new signings.

“There is a film crew who are making a documentary for Amazon about the behind-the-scenes work that we’re doing at Newcastle,” explained Staveley, speaking at the Financial Times Business of Football Summit last week.

“They’re not focusing on it as an All Or Nothing, they’re more focusing on the commercial side. With FFP rules as tight as they are, we really do need to do everything we can to grow our revenue and grow our finances.”

Howe completely understands Newcastle's position on the matter and has been happy to welcome the cameras into the Benton training ground, but the head coach stressed that there has to be boundaries and the documentary "can't overstep the mark".

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He said: "I think it would be foolish of me to say 'no, these cameras aren't going to follow us around', then go 'we need to sign new players'.

"They'll say 'we haven't got the money, we can't do it because of FFP, and you've turned away this opportunity for the club to turn away more income’.

"I'm never going to go against the club in that, I'll always try and support it. I think the inner working of a football club, it's delicate. I'm not necessarily one of those managers who will sit here and say I want everything to be open. I think (about) privacy, and when you're dealing with players, there are certain things that for me should never escape the walls of a training ground.

"But, as I say, I can't go against the club, and I'll always support the club in whatever venture they're trying to do, as long as it doesn't overstep the mark."