Owen Warns Newcastle Against Mourinho Gamble and Backs Howe

Jose Mourinho
April 2026

Michael Owen says talk of replacing Eddie Howe with Jose Mourinho makes no sense and has warned Newcastle to be very careful about turning on a manager who has already delivered major progress and silverware. Owen said Howe remains one of the best managers in the league and that one underwhelming season should not erase a Carabao Cup win and recent Champions League qualification. He argued Newcastle could regret it badly if they push Howe out and watch him succeed elsewhere.