Newcastle confirm Howe resignation as head coach
Eddie Howe has resigned as Newcastle United head coach after nearly five years in charge, following a season in which the club finished 12th in the Premier League and missed out on European football. His departure ends a transformative period in which Newcastle returned to the Champions League twice and won the League Cup, their first major domestic trophy for 70 years.
Howe, 48, said he was stepping away after reflection and needed time to recharge, describing the role as the privilege of his lifetime. He took charge in November 2021, initially helping Newcastle avoid relegation, while his coaching staff and head of performance Dan Hodges will also leave; the club says its search for a successor is at an advanced stage, with Matthias Jaissle the leading candidate.
- Eddie Howe resigns after nearly five years as Newcastle head coach.
- Newcastle finished 12th and missed European qualification last season.
- His tenure included two Champions League qualifications and a League Cup win.
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Newcastle United are a football club in north-east England who play in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. Eddie Howe became head coach in 2021, when the club were near the bottom of the league; under his leadership, they later qualified twice for the Champions League, Europe’s leading club competition.
The club also won the League Cup, a domestic knockout competition, ending a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy. Newcastle’s league finish can affect both the money and opportunities available to the club, while changes in the coaching staff may shape its direction in the seasons ahead.