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Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect

Posted by Liz Dance on 30/7/2026, 9:28 am

Why does this have to happen now, if he knew he wanted to leave he should have left at the end of the Season.

Apparently they have someone to replace him, sounds ‘perfect’ he has coached a team from Salzburg and is coaching a team in Saudi Arabia - wonderful candidate, I wish him well assuming he is going to be the ‘hollowed’ one!!!

Re: Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect

Posted by Keith on 30/7/2026, 10:18 am, in reply to "Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect"

Think this happened now, as opposed to end of last season, because he wanted to see how transfers panned out. Losing Gordon , Tonali and potentially Bruno certainly doesn't help matters.I can only applaud Eddie for what he has done with the club but he has probably seen enough to know he has no control over players coming and going.I put a lot of blame at the owners feet....they have not delivered on a lot of issues such as the new stadium or training ground. Wouldn't surprise me if they put the club up for sale in the near future.

Re: Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect

Posted by Norman on 30/7/2026, 2:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect"

If the Middle East owners really were thinking about selling the club, the best way would be to make even more money by selling some valuable players first. I think you are right Keith.

Re: Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect for Liz

Posted by Mac C on 31/7/2026, 10:23 am, in reply to "Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect"

I love the spellcheck's "hollowed" Liz !! It is so appropriate given the hollowing out of the team squad.
But whether the new man will become hallowed is another question. I am dubious but prepared to let results and events speak for the chosen man whose CV isn't all that impressive.
Will the club be sold? I am betting on it. That top footy pundit Trump and his family must be interested.

Re: Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect for Liz

Posted by Liz Dance on 31/7/2026, 12:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect for Liz"

I didn’t notice that until after I had pressed the send button, but like you say Mac it could be appropriate.

I will watch the proceedings with interest, apparently Bruno has a meeting arranged with the new Manager!!!

I also think that the Club will be put up for sale as I think the Saudis have now lost interest.

All so sad.

Re: Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect for Liz

Posted by Bill Wallace on 31/7/2026, 5:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect for Liz"

There is no allegiance for players to stay at any one club like they did in the 'old' days. When more money is flashed at you how can you not go for it. Their careers are short so you go for what you can get. It's all big business and it's hard to follow one team any more because of this.
I've been a Newcastle fan from way back when (Jackie Milburn-anyone). Watching this past season, I must say I was rooting for Sunderland (the horrors) as they seemed to give more to the game than Newcastle.

Re: Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect for Liz

Posted by Norman on 31/7/2026, 6:31 pm, in reply to "Re: Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect for Liz"

I agree Bill.Todays footballer's are mercenaries andhave no love for the Clubs they play for.Its all about money.
I remember players like Jackie Milburn & Bobby Mitchell at Newcastle and Ronnie Simpson in goal.

Frank Baresi one club man over 20 with Milan a Great defender.

Posted by David's Henley on 1/8/2026, 4:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle with immediate effect for Liz"

A little change to Newcastle theme but with Eddie gone and our new Coach, maybe we can find another Baresi. We should never hale let Elliot Anderson go.
But over 60 yrs of watching Newcastle and also Sunderland nothing comes as suprise.
I wonder what Sir John Hall thinks about current circumstances.

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