Eddie Howe steps down as Newcastle United head coach
We can announce that Eddie Howe has informed the club of his decision to step down as head coach. The club has accepted Eddie’s decision and would like to thank him for his extraordinary contribution.
Newcastle United32Eddie arrived at St. James’ Park at a pivotal moment in November 2021 and has played a leading role in transforming the club’s trajectory. Along the way, Eddie helped deliver some of the most memorable moments in our recent history. 🖤🤍
Memecastle United FC22Thanks for giving us the greatest day of our lives 🏆 A true Geordie legend who will never be forgotten 🖤🤍
Worthless Original9Waited all my life to see the black and white ribbons on a cup and he actually did it. Legend.
Ethan ⛧ 𝖈𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖓 𝖉𝖊𝖛6A legend. Gave me some of my best memories as a toon fan since the mid 90s.
Jax6So long, Eddie. You have a place in #NUFC history, and a place in the hearts of true supporters. You did wonders with a floundering team, turned it around and gave us silverware and European football. I wish you well in whatever you pursue next.
Mister Sterling5The most accomplished manager in its 134 years as a club
One for Sorrow29Whatever his tenure looked like at the end, nothing takes away from his monstrous contribution to #NUFC. There were times where we looked unstoppable, like truly some of the best football I've ever seen us play, and I'll never forget any of it. Go well gaffer, and thank you for everything.
Ian Geordie Clark18We have so much to be grateful to Eddie and his team for. From almost certain relegation when he arrived to being a team that we could be proud to follow. Going toe to toe with some of Europe’s finest and that magical cup winning day at Wembley in 2025. All the best Eddie you #NUFC legend 🖤🤍
Dean10Thank you for everything, King. You made me fall in love with my club all over again.
Andrew Younger9It cuts deep seeing this in black and white. It may get banded about too often, but this truly is the end of an era. Thank you for my best day as a #NUFC supporter. 🖤🤍🏆
Lisa Keenan9Thank you Eddie. For everything 🖤🤍 #NUFC
Rob8Predictably lovely words from a great man. Thank you Eddie and all the best for the future. #NUFC
Andy6*sighs* #nufc even when you know it's going to happen. It still hurts
Sharpie3How about instead of posting lovely videos of him you’d actually put a system in place to help him do his job properly so he didn’t feel like walking away?
Laurence Taylor2Whilst last season was unacceptable, it certainly doesn't overshadow everything that happened before that. Eddie, thank you for bringing back the good times, the club's first trophy in decades and my photo with you in February. #nufc
Bob Honey2Official statement from #nufc Things of interest for me: 1) No quote from the chairman or PIF. 2) I suspect the delay was Eddie actually thoughtfully writing his own long statement. 3) I hate centre-jusrified press releases.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs in charge. Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli lined up as replacement 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...
AJRed10Looks like their benevolent magnificences at the PIF have tired of another toy. Shemaghs hastily being whipped off heads in preparation for "we want our club back" self-righteousness very shortly.
ballie Lamin Kamara8If the owners are happy to cash in on key players and now Eddie Howe is gone, what exactly is the long-term ambition for Newcastle? It doesn't look like a club pushing to compete at the very top.
EeeCee123 🔵🟩🔻5Don’t blame him after all his best players were sold.
Analytico FC5Finishing in the bottom half with a £150m wage bill was always going to bring criticism
Simon James4As the Saudis seem to have decided to buy FIFA instead, another big Carabao Cup run is no longer so attractive.
tykebrahe.bsky.social2Well competence in the Saudi league is definitely an indicator he will be a top roaring success in the EPL…
Phil Costa55This has been in the post for months. It was clearly the end of the project/cycle, big players leaving, others checked out, transfer business was messy, no Europe - I’m just amazed it didn’t happen sooner. Wonder what this means for Bruno G (if anything).
Orbinho46You've got to feel sorry for Eddie Howe's wife with Jason Tindall permanently hanging out in her house until they get a new job.
Pod on the Tyne38We already have a podcast recording scheduled for later today.
James 💝🏏28Barely 10 days since Keegan passed away. Where’s the respect?
Bill14Pretty shocking they went for Matthias Jaissle instead of Thomas Frank, the most in-demand manager in football.
Neel Shelat14Excited to see Jaissle in Premier League. Will talk in more detail on the @thetransferflow.bsky.social podcast today but I think he's one of the most promising young coaches around who might have dropped off many people's radar in Saudi but actually did quite a good job there
Jess9Personally, I feel for Newcastle fans. We are seeing a challenger club be completely dismantled, playing into the hands of the status quo. This could easily be Villa in the same position. Fortunately, Villa have been prepared for the raid and won't take it lying down. But how long for?
Nolan5Made sense. He lost all his players lol
Thierry Ennui5More like Eddie Whye Nowe amirite
Rohan Patel5WTF? Bruno, slap in that transfer request and get out while you can. It's a sinking ship! 😭⚓
This wasn't a newsletter I had on my bingo card. But here you go, #NUFC fans 🔽 www.editkev.football/p/what-will-...
GeordieRacer🖤🤍3Great read Kev. I'm most excited at the fact he's likes playing through the middle to create opportunities as this was my biggest criticism of Howes tactical set up. Way too reliant on wing play and the whole league had us figured out on it. Is he raw, yeah, does his CV look good regardless, yes.
Andy2Kev it's once again a bloody excellent read. Thank you.
MF TOON1to me, this is cinema
Matthew Collette1Thank you, this is quite the rebuild at all once...
Ashley Weddle1Big props to you Kev. We’re a fortunate group of fans to benefit from your considered and properly considered analysis 👏
Ali McPherson1Excellent stuff Kev, I really hope the penny drops with some and folks give this time and patience. As someone eloquently said elsewhere that I frequent: "Focus on the journey, not the destination"
If you’re in the market for some Eddie Howe nostalgia, here’s a big piece I wrote about how he managed #NUFC from just before the cup win. Free to read … www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
Michael Smith1Thanks George - bit emotionally empty at the moment!! Waiting to see if the "other" news is coming through
Patrick1Really glad you mentioned on the pod how Howe was affected by his pneumonia previously and the energy it must have taken out of him. It’s not even the tip of the iceberg I’m sure but certainly adds to why he’s walked away now. An excellent pod overall too
When Eddie Howe arrived I was a kind of, 'Really?'. And now he has suddenly left I am, 'REALLY?!'. There were so many special moments over the past five years. Thanks, Eddie. #NUFC www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
David/Trout9I feel genuinely sad that he has gone. Surprisingly so.
PaulRobson6661I was chuffed to bits when he arrived cos he was just what we needed. Now I'm thinking he should've left after the cup winning season and most definitely after last season's debacle.
JustJ1Im going to need a moment
Milky Joe 🖤🤍🖤1Same. He's done such a lot for the club, it's really sad that it's ended this way.
Some words about the departure of Eddie Howe from yours truly - ta for reading - #NUFC - tf1892.substack.com/p/eddie-howe...
Custardsteeth3Eddie is up there with the best,im glad he walked rather than be sacked. If he wants a break, it's a well-earned one.I can see him at Man Utd when Carrick brings his Boro form to Old Trafford
prscquare.bsky.social2He worked miracles but the rigged deck means he has to start all over again and he hasn’t got the energy left sadly
simonyork.bsky.social1Sensible and balanced as always, Mick.
David, (No royal city).1If we are allowed to just drift aimlessly in the PL those human rights concerns from some will just fade away like wisps of steam floating through a bathroom window as though everything is actually quite fine, actually. Almost as if half of it wasn't actually about human rights in the first place?
Jamie Crawford1As Logan Ninefingers said; good words. As with most things, there’ve been numerous factors involved. Not all of them outside the power of the owners. The lack of movement on big infrastructure is still a concern. They could resolve that for a tiny fraction of their wealth. Thank you, Eddie & lads.
John Smith1Very well put Mick. Can't argue with any of that. Febrile times ahead.