There's probably 50 different reasons why Eddie Howe felt he had to leave Newcastle. All of which would have an impact on any manager at any club.
But I think one of the main reasons is that Howe flew too close to the Premier League sun and the powers that be burnt his wings.
At the peak of his powers, he would have felt extreme satisfaction of the job he was doing. He had the club flying after the relegation scare. He'd have felt so ambitious and he (like the rest of us) felt like we were ready to push on and REALLY challenge the "top 6" strangle hold.
Then it fell apart almost overnight.
Not because Howe turned into a bad manager, but because the club was ravaged over and over again.
The DOF leaves, part owners leave, chief scout leaves, another DOF leaves, young prospects sold off, top players sold off, top transfer targets missed, unknown youngsters signed, and delays on new training ground/new stadium ramble on and on.
I know Howe has to take some of the blame for the clubs failings. But it's nowhere near as much as people make out. What he gave to this club should never be underestimated. He could/should have went on to finish what he started, but sadly modern football rules and broken promises seen to that.
I'll miss him so much and we were lucky to have him. I hope he gets his rest and he recharges after a very tough 5 years. I hope he gets the England job, and I hope he does with them what he did for us...
win a trophy. 🏆
#NUFC
@Caz8maw@NUFCNews24 Who do they start with first though. Premier League or UEFA? Even if the EPL change the rules, EUFA won't, so would make little difference
Eddie,
Thank you for five years of amazing memories, ambition and commitment. Our whole fanbase is so proud to have had you as our manager.
So many unforgettable moments, especially that day in March 2025, when you were the man to do what so many before were unable to. So many greats have tried but you were the one. You gave us the greatest day of our lives and that is something that we will always remember you for.
Of course there are so many more, reaching the 2023 League Cup Final, Champions League nights under the lights at SJP and all of the unbelievable trips around Europe. It has been an amazing journey and we can’t thank you enough for everything.
Hope to see you again soon, once a Geordie always a Geordie!
Eddie Howe’s Black and White Army
Didn't think I'd ever see newcastle play away at Barcelona, Milan, dortmund, psg, marseille. And I definitely didn't think I'd ever see us win anything. Thank you Eddie Howe for making it all possible. The best days of my life following his Newcastle team
Last one on Eddie Howe💙
Away from relegation✅
Built a team the fans could love✅
SJP rammed with a genuine connection with the club/players/Eddie+ Jason T✅
Two Champions Lge✅
Unforgettable CL nights✅
One trophy✅
I hope I’m wrong,but might not see this for years😢
🖤🤍
@passionnufc Lost faith in Eddie? Bollocks. He has lost faith in the original project. Blame PSR/SCR for that. He can double his wages at a club like Arsenal. Who wouldn't do that? It is because of Eddie Howe's coaching and development that the top clubs want our players. You thick Cunt
@Arsenalcore2 I am embarrassed by most fellow nufc so called fans on here.
All, I can say is they are not a true representation of Season Tickets Holders and the fans in the ground that I actually go to games with, home and away. No wonder everyone fucking hates us. So fucking entitled
@butch001002@Im_RobM I really enjoyed last season, apart from finishing 12th. 3 day trips to Brussels, Koln and Baku were amazing. Could have only dreamt of such experiences 5 years ago. At 66, might not have many more. Who knows?
@you_bf_smith@narindertweets It's not about drinking alcohol. As a retired landlord, I know many who are pub goers who don't touch a drop at home. The retired and often lonely meet others, the workers, a couple after a long day, and young people still living at home, meeting groups of mates. It's a community