Tag: Eddie Howe

Newcastle Ready to Cut Losses on Wissa After Difficult Season

Yoane Wissa
April 2026

Newcastle United are preparing to explore the sale of Yoane Wissa just one year after signing him, following a disappointing campaign marked by injuries, limited starts, and failure to meet expectations at St James’ Park. A knee injury delayed his debut and disrupted form, while tactical changes reduced his role. With only three goals and minimal starts, Newcastle are open to selling despite a major loss, prioritising squad balance and financial compliance.

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.

Mourinho Emerges as Newcastle Option if Howe Era Ends

Jose Mourinho
April 2026

Jose Mourinho has emerged as a serious candidate for the Newcastle job if Eddie Howe leaves this summer. Newcastle have not made a change, club’s Saudi-backed ownership is open to appointing a bigger-name figure for the next phase. Howe still has board support, but poor form and growing frustration around the club have increased outside speculation. Mourinho, now at Benfica, is being discussed alongside other options as Newcastle prepare for a potentially disruptive summer in the squad and dugout.

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.

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