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Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle after heavy pre-season loss to Bristol City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:44 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle after heavy pre-season loss to Bristol City

Summary

Eddie Howe departed his role as Newcastle United manager following a 4-1 defeat to Bristol City in a pre-season friendly on July 29, 2026. Fans were critical of Howe's optimistic take on the loss during an interview, expressing disbelief at his assessment of the match. Howe previously led Newcastle to their first domestic trophy in 70 years but faced criticism after a disappointing league season. Matthias Jaissle is expected to succeed him as manager. Newcastle's summer has also seen key player departures, including Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.

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By the Numbers

•Newcastle lost 4-1 to Bristol City in a pre-season friendly.
•Fans reacted negatively to Howe's post-match interview remarks.
•Howe leaves after guiding Newcastle to the Carabao Cup in 2025.
•Matthias Jaissle is set to replace Howe as head coach.
•Key players Gordon and Tonali have been sold this summer.

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8:44 AMYahoo Sports — Eddie Howe ‘detached from reality’ in final interview as Newcastle boss

What they're saying

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Howe spoke after Newcastle were hammered 4-1 by Championship side Bristol City in a pre-season friendly just hours before leaving his role as Magpies boss and fans’ reaction to the interview was telling
— Yahoo Sports

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