Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United with immediate effect
17 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has departed from his role, sources confirm. Howe's exit follows a challenging season where Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League, losing 17 of 38 games. His final match was a 4-1 loss to Bristol City in a pre-season friendly. During his tenure, Howe guided Newcastle to their first major trophy in over 70 years by winning the 2025 Carabao Cup and secured Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025. Recently, the club has faced significant player departures, including Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.
- •Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United with immediate effect on July 30, 2026.
- •Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League last season.
- •Howe's final match was a 4-1 defeat to Bristol City.
- •He won the Carabao Cup in 2025, ending a 70-year trophy drought.
- •Newcastle sold key players Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon this summer.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — “Gave my life, heart and soul”: Howe resigns from Newcastle, hails fans and “privilege of my lifetime”
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Eddie Howe resigns as Newcastle boss to 'recharge'
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Eddie Howe to step down as Newcastle manager
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Howe explains decision behind Newcastle exit in emotional statement
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle confirm Eddie Howe departure
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle United Having Changed The Club’s Trajectory
- 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle, to be replaced by Matthias Jaissle
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — Howe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted
"Eddie Howe confirmed on Friday he had stepped down as Newcastle manager to "recharge and take a break" following a turbulent end to his five-year spell at St James' Park.German manager Matthias Jaissle, currently in charge of Saudi club Al-Ahli, is favourite to take over from Howe at St James' Park.
"Eddie Howe says managing Newcastle has been the privilege of his life after confirming he had stepped down as head coach. The 48-year-old ended the Magpies’ 70-year wait for domestic silverware with Carabao Cup glory in 2025, as well as overseeing qualification for the Champions League twice.
"Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James' Park, the BBC and Sky reported on Thursday.Newcastle have been depleted by the departures of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and England forward Anthony Gordon to Barcelona in recent weeks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:20 AM“Gave my life, heart and soul”: Howe resigns from Newcastle, hails fans and “privilege of my lifetime”
Eddie Howe has called the opportunity to manage Newcastle United the 'privilege of my lifetime' after stepping down from his role as head coach.Howe has made the decision to leave Newcastle after five...
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 6:47 PMEddie Howe resigns as Newcastle boss to 'recharge'
Eddie Howe confirmed on Friday he had stepped down as Newcastle manager to "recharge and take a break" following a turbulent end to his five-year spell at St James' Park.German manager Matthias Jaissle, currently in charge of Saudi club Al-Ahli, is favourite to take over from Howe at St James' Park.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 4:33 PMEddie Howe to step down as Newcastle manager
Eddie Howe says managing Newcastle has been the privilege of his life after confirming he had stepped down as head coach. The 48-year-old ended the Magpies’ 70-year wait for domestic silverware with Carabao Cup glory in 2025, as well as overseeing qualification for the Champions League twice.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 4:30 PMHowe explains decision behind Newcastle exit in emotional statement
Eddie Howe says leaving Newcastle United has been “an incredibly difficult decision”.Newcastle have now confirmed Howe’s decision to step down after five years in charge of the club.Coaches Jaso...
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 4:15 PMNewcastle confirm Eddie Howe departure
Eddie Howe has stepped down as Newcastle United head coach, bringing an end to a hugely successful near five-year spell at St James' Park.The 48-year-old informed the club of his decision after a diff...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:10 PMEddie Howe Leaves Newcastle United Having Changed The Club’s Trajectory
Eddie Howe’s departure from Newcastle United marks the end of one of the most significant managerial spells in the club’s recent history.When he arrived at St James’ Park in November 2021, Newca...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:51 PMEddie Howe leaves Newcastle, to be replaced by Matthias Jaissle
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United after five years in charge at St. James' Park, reversing course after he had previously chosen to stay on at the Premier League club at the end of last season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:12 AMHowe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle on the eve of Premier League season, with Matthias Jaissle touted as new manager.
- ESPN SoccerJul 30, 2026, 9:33 AMSources: Howe set to leave Newcastle
Eddie Howe is set to leave his role as Newcastle head coach, sources have told ESPN, bringing an end to his five years in charge.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:25 AMEddie Howe set to leave Newcastle as Matthias Jaissle closes in on St James’ Park move
Eddie Howe is set to bring his five-year spell as Newcastle United head coach to an end, with Al Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle emerging as the overwhelming favourite to replace him.According to transfers...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:29 AMHowe leaves Newcastle - your reaction
Reaction to Eddie Howe's unexpected departure from Newcastle United.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:15 AMEddie Howe departs Newcastle United; PIF-backed Jaissle to lead bold, youthful project
Eddie Howe is set to leave his role as Newcastle United manager with immediate effect.Howe will depart St James' Park after five years in charge, with the decision made this week. The 48-year-old had ...
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 8:14 AMManager Howe to leave Newcastle with immediate effect
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:11 AMNewcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club: reports
Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James' Park, the BBC and Sky reported on Thursday.Newcastle have been depleted by the departures of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and England forward Anthony Gordon to Barcelona in recent weeks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:05 AMManager Howe to leave Newcastle with immediate effect
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.
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