Jamie Carragher
January 2026
Carragher said Carrick should not be considered for the permanent United job, arguing he lacks the elite level needed to win the Premier League. He compared Carrick to Rosenior as managers unlikely to topple top-tier rivals, then selected a shortlist of Nagelsmann, Tuchel, Luis Enrique, and Howe, with Tuchel singled out as having the edge and confrontational drive to reset a drifting club.
Eddie Howe
January 2026
Eddie Howe downplayed speculation linking him with the Manchester United job, insisting he is fully committed to Newcastle and focused on upcoming matches. Howe said nothing has changed in his outlook, he ignores external noise, and remains driven by daily work at St James’ Park after delivering silverware and Champions League football.
Dan Burn
December 2025
Newcastle vice-captain Dan Burn has been ruled out for at least six weeks after scans revealed a punctured lung and fractured rib suffered in the derby loss to Sunderland, meaning he will miss the entire festive schedule and likely around ten matches. Burn initially tried to play on after being caught in the ribs by Nordi Mukiele’s knee during a sliding challenge, but was withdrawn before half-time and later rushed to hospital after struggling to breathe, deepening an already severe defensive injury crisis for Eddie Howe.
Dan Burn
December 2025
Newcastle defender Dan Burn was sent to hospital after struggling to breathe at half-time following a heavy collision with Nordi Mukiele, with scans later confirming a fractured rib that will rule the 6ft 7in centre-back out for the next few weeks of a packed festive schedule. Burn initially tried to continue after his sliding challenge left him winded, but he went down again before the interval and was replaced on 42 minutes, prompting urgent checks. Howe admitted losing such a “colossal presence” further stretches an already depleted defence during a critical December run of fixtures.
Bruno Guimaraes
December 2025
Bruno Guimaraes branded Newcastle’s display a “mess” after a 1-0 derby defeat to Sunderland, accusing his team of failing to cross, pass or shoot properly as the Magpies slipped back into the bottom half and extended their winless top-flight run against their rivals. The captain lamented a lack of mentality, energy and fight, insisting his side “didn’t compete” with Sunderland’s direct style, and urged Newcastle to respond by beating “everyone”, targeting Carabao Cup progress, Champions League qualification and a rapid improvement in Premier League form.
Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
November 2025
Amanda Staveley said she and Mehrdad Ghodoussi still love Alexander Isak despite the way he forced a record transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool, backing him to recover sharpness after a disrupted pre season and slow start that has produced just one Carabao Cup goal so far. She praised Newcastle’s current attack, said Profit and Sustainability Rules are helpful for fair competition and claimed the club navigated them well, insisting Newcastle can still progress in the Premier League and Champions League while Liverpool enjoy an outstanding forward once Isak’s fitness and rhythm fully return.
José Mourinho (Benfica)
October 2025
After Newcastle beat Benfica 3–0, Mourinho delivered a veiled dig at the St James’ Park atmosphere. On-field, Anthony Gordon starred and Harvey Barnes struck twice, including finishing a Nick Pope long-throw routine. Newcastle mixed direct restarts with wing overloads, forcing Benfica’s block to collapse after the opener. Mourinho’s post-game barb contrasted with Howe’s clinical tweaks and home support that historically amplifies pressure in high-leverage European nights.
Eddie Howe (Newcastle United)
October 2025
Howe praised Mourinho’s tactical legacy ahead of Newcastle–Benfica in the Champions League, calling him a visionary whose ideas reshaped transition play and compact blocks. Benfica arrive seeking their first group-stage win; Newcastle target control at St James’ Park. Newcastle plan structured build-up and central compactness to blunt Benfica’s counters while stressing set-piece edge. Howe’s respect frames a focus on discipline over spectacle, with rotation managed to preserve intensity across domestic and European fixtures.
Eddie Howe (Newcastle United)
September 2025
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe confirmed Tino Livramento faces a lengthy spell out after injuring his leg during the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal. The full-back landed awkwardly following William Saliba’s reckless aerial challenge, forcing him to be stretchered off in visible pain. Howe described Livramento as “magnificent” this season and admitted losing him is a “huge blow.” His absence adds pressure on a struggling Newcastle side, who squandered their lead late as Arsenal scored twice in the final minutes to seal victory.
Eddie Howe (Newcastle United)
September 2025
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is holding post-game training sessions to sharpen his side’s attacking edge after Alexander Isak’s departure left a major void. Record signing Nick Woltemade has only scored once since joining. Following a 4-1 Carabao Cup win, Howe staged drills at St James’ Park with Woltemade, Trippier, Livramento, Barnes and Tonali to sharpen finishing. With Isak now at Liverpool, Newcastle need Woltemade to adapt quickly or risk enduring a prolonged scoring drought.