Newcastle confirm Howe resignation as head coach

What the report says

Eddie Howe has stepped down as head coach of Newcastle United after nearly five years at St James’ Park, BBC Sport Football reported. The announcement follows a difficult campaign in which Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League, ending a spell that also included two Champions League qualifications and the club’s League Cup triumph in the 2024-25 season.

According to the BBC’s report, Howe said he had reached the decision after a period of personal reflection and believed it was the right time for both him and the club to move on. He described the job as the privilege of his lifetime and said he wanted to step away, recharge and take a break after giving his energy to the role.

Newcastle said work to appoint a successor is already at an advanced stage. The BBC said German coach Matthias Jaissle is the leading candidate for the post, though no appointment had been confirmed in the article.

The departures are not limited to Howe. His coaching staff — Jason Tindall, Graeme Jones, Stephen Purches and Simon Weatherstone — are also leaving, along with head of performance Dan Hodges. The move marks a significant transition for a club that had enjoyed major recent success but now faces a reset ahead of the new season.