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Eddie Howe resigns as Newcastle United manager amid fan split

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:48 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Eddie Howe resigns as Newcastle United manager amid fan split

Summary

Eddie Howe has resigned as manager of Newcastle United, with the news breaking on Thursday morning. The club is reportedly preparing for Matthias Jaissle to take over, pending resolution of a release clause at Al Ahli. Howe's tenure included saving the team from relegation and achieving two Champions League qualifications over four seasons. A fan poll showed 66.3% believe Howe's departure is bad news for the club.

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By the Numbers

•Eddie Howe has resigned as Newcastle United manager.
•Newcastle preparing for Matthias Jaissle as potential replacement.
•Poll shows 66.3% of fans think Howe's departure is bad news.
•Howe led the team to two Champions League qualifications.
•Newcastle's recent match results include a 4-1 loss to Bristol City.

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6:48 AMYahoo Sports — We asked Newcastle United fans is it good or bad news Eddie Howe leaving and intriguing response

What they're saying

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The question we were asking fans on Thursday was: Is it good news or bad news for Newcastle United that Eddie Howe is leaving? The breaking news on Thursday morning, reported right across the media, was that the United boss had resigned. The likes of Sky Sports and Talksport also adding that Eddie Howe had been effectively holding the fort in recent weeks.
— Yahoo Sports

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