Tag: Eddie Howe

Howe Laments Newcastle Collapse After Seven-Goal Defeat in Barcelona

Eddie Howe
March 2026

Eddie Howe blamed Newcastle’s defensive concentration and individual errors after his side were eliminated by Barcelona in a 7-2 defeat on the night and 8-3 on aggregate. The manager said the scale of the collapse did not reflect how well Newcastle had competed earlier in the tie. Newcastle stayed in the contest during a frantic first half and Anthony Elanga scored twice, but Barcelona punished repeated mistakes after the break. Howe said poor execution on key moments, including set plays and the penalty, turned a strong performance into a heavy defeat

Arsenal Eye Livramento as Newcastle Face Contract Pressure

Tino Livramento
March 2026

Arsenal are reportedly considering a summer move for Tino Livramento as uncertainty grows around the defender’s Newcastle United future. With no contract extension agreed so far, the situation has placed Newcastle under pressure as rival interest continues to build. Livramento is said to have two years left on his deal at the end of the season, while talks over a new contract have stalled. Arsenal see an opportunity, but Newcastle still want to keep him and value the full-back at around £60 million.

Newcastle frame Barcelona tie as biggest game in club history

Barcelona
March 2026

Howe called the Barcelona tie “the biggest game in the club’s history” and pushed the squad to move on from the FA Cup loss to Manchester City. Newcastle refocused training after the FA Cup exit, with Howe pitching the tie as proof of the club’s rapid rise since the PIF takeover and urging players to embrace the occasion at St James’ Park.

Manchester City rally past Newcastle to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Manchester City
March 2026

City won 3-1 after falling behind, booking a quarter-final place. Harvey Barnes scored first for Newcastle. Savinho equalised before half-time, then Marmoush struck twice in the second half to turn it into a controlled comeback. Howe said Newcastle could not sustain their early energy as City raised their level.

Tottenham Sack Thomas Frank After Eight Winless Games

Thomas Frank
February 2026

Spurs dismissed Frank after a dismal eight-match winless run, leaving them five points above the relegation zone and without a league win in 2026. The club says results and performances forced the board to act despite backing him since his June 2025 appointment. Reporting says Tottenham are now working through contingency plans for the replacement.

Carragher Cuts Carrick From United Shortlist, Names Four Alternatives

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 Dismisses Manchester United Links and Reaffirms Newcastle Commitment

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.

Newcastle rocked as Dan Burn suffers punctured lung and broken rib

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 suffers fractured rib after brutal Tyne-Wear derby collision

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.

‘It was a mess’ – Guimaraes blasts Newcastle after derby defeat to Sunderland

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.

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