Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle after five years

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(FILES) Newcastle United’s English head coach Eddie Howe applauds the fans at the end of the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England on March 22, 2026. Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James’ Park, British media reported on July 30, 2026. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

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Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James’ Park, the BBC and Sky reported on Thursday.

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The 48-year-old replaced Steve Bruce in November 2021 and won the League Cup in March 2025 — the club’s first major trophy since 1969.

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The former Bournemouth boss also led Newcastle to Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.

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But he came under pressure last season as the Magpies finished 12th in the Premier League, with 17 defeats in their 38 games.

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The club have been depleted by the departures of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and England forward Anthony Gordon to Barcelona in recent weeks.

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Speculation continues over the future of captain Bruno Guimaraes.

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Howe’s final match in charge was a 4-1 defeat to Championship side Bristol City in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday.

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AFP

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