Howe leaves after five years in the job
The 48-year-old had agreed to continue in the role in May
German Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle expected to be replacement
Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon have departed Newcastle this summer
Newcastle lost 4-1 to Bristol City in a Wednesday pre-season friendly
Eddie Howe's time at Newcastle has come to an end and so has this live text.
We've got plenty on Howe leaving the Magpies and on Matthias Jaissle, who is expected to take charge, so make sure you take a look.
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Gutted about Eddie leaving, a real Toon hero. Don't understand the rush to appoint Jaissle. What about Thomas Frank? Or someone who has managed in any top five league? Austrian titles and Asian Champions League titles does not make a Premier League manager.
Mark, Portsmouth
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BBC Newsbeat
Image source, Kendall RowanNewcastle fan Kendall Rowan says she has been left with mixed feelings over Howe's departure.
The 31-year-old explains that as much as the news has been “shocking”, the “writing has been on the wall for a little while”.
However, it is the timing of the announcement that has thrown her off.
“He deserved a proper send off in my opinion for what he did for us, so really it should have been at the end of the season the final home game.”
As for what’s next for the club and who might be in line, Kendall says it’s going to be a difficult job after a “really precarious summer” for the Magpies.
She is hopeful that reported replacement Matthias Jaissle can get straight to it.
“Hopefully he does a good job, but I just think everyone is left reeling from this news and for him he’s coming into a really difficult job at the moment.
“The fan base are worried.”
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I’ve seen a few Newcastle fans say losing to Sunderland twice was enough for Howe to go. Is that the main thing that matters to Newcastle fans? Beating Sunderland? I’d much rather a trophy and Champions League football.
Luke, Cambridge
Tom: If there was ever a worst possible time to lose a manager, it's now: middle of pre-season. This I think will set us back years. Eddie got Newcastle and the city. He had an awful season last year but I think he earned the benefit of the doubt.
He's lost two, maybe about to be three, of his best players. And although we recruited with young talent, we have not recruited anyone with any proven Premier League experience. I hope I am wrong but this could be our downfall. Thank you Eddie for giving us some of the best memories.
Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent
Image source, Getty ImagesPlenty has been made about the club’s transfer policy this summer.
BBC Sport outlined in April how Newcastle would need to sell at least one of their top players during the current transfer window to comply with financial regulations.
Indeed, Howe leaves amid a backdrop of high profile departures. Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon have left for Tottenham and Barcelona, respectively, while Arsenal are growing increasingly confident of landing captain Bruno Guimaraes.
That’s not to mention the departure of Alexander Isak and Elliott Anderson last summer.
In terms of incomings, Newcastle are going for younger, unproven talents – with the likes of relatively unknown Bazoumana Traore and Aladji Bamba arriving.
But while it is BBC Sport’s understanding that the transfer strategy has prompted concern at how the squad is shaping up for next season and how competitive it may be, it is claimed that alone is not the only factor in Howe’s decision to quit with the split between both parties is amicable.
Image source, BBC SportHere's how Eddie Howe's overall win percentage ranks among Newcastle United managers who have taken charge of at least 50 games:
1) Chris Hughton (2009-2010) - 59.38%
2) Kevin Keegan (1992-1997) - 54.98%
3) George Martin (1947-1950) - 49.03%
4) Eddie Howe (2021-2026) - 48.48%
5) Bobby Robson (1999-2004) - 46.67%
6) Glen Roeder (2006-2007) - 45.83%
Oh Hazel. I feel for you!
Hazel: Heartbroken season-ticket holder! Eddie Howe performed nothing short of miracles turning the team around and going on to win the cup. Despite the mess at the end of last season, management changes, PSR rules and injuries, he did a reasonable job to hold things together.
I thought the new recruits were positive given his ability to develop players. Positive anticipation of coming season has just evaporated. Same old Newcastle.
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Eddie leaves with his head held high. First domestic trophy for 70 years & 2 CL finishes. How can he be expected to continue success with the transfer policy of selling your big players & recruiting below par replacements. The spotlight is on PIF now. Where is the club going?
Paul, Northwich
Ciaran Kelly
Newcastle United reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesAs the fifth anniversary of the takeover approaches in October, Newcastle clearly have work to do on and off the field.
Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan set out to be "number one" while chief executive David Hopkinson's aim was to be "in the debate about being the top club in the world" by 2030.
But Newcastle need the infrastructure to match.
An announcement is awaited on plans for a new state-of-the-art training ground after a site was identified in Woolsington near Newcastle Airport.
The club have stressed the importance of taking time to make the right decision when it comes to either expanding St James' Park or building a new stadium, which will be key to boosting revenue.
To consistently compete, however, there is little margin for error.
Newcastle needed to see more of an immediate return from a £100m-plus net spend last summer, for example, but defender Malick Thiaw has been the only unquestioned success.
The club are also counting the cost of a bruising 12th-placed finish last season after missing out on Europe.
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It was the manner of the defeats last season which makes it seem like the right decision. We dropped 27 points in the league because we couldn't finish games off.
Cameron, Leeds
Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent
It is understood that Howe communicated his intention to leave to the Newcastle hierarchy around a fortnight ago.
Newcastle initially asked him to reconsider to continue leading the club into next season.
Eventually, though, Newcastle accepted Howe’s wishes but asked him to stay as they identified his replacement - a request the coach accepted.
So with Matthias Jaissle now in line to become the club’s next manager, Howe’s exit has accelerated.
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's close but 64% of you think the time is right for Eddie Howe to leave Newcastle.
Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent
Sources insist that Howe does not have another job lined up with his decision purely based on a feeling that his tenure has run its course.
After five years at the helm, Howe will take a break from football before deciding his next steps.
Howe is said to be deeply emotional about the decision but it is one that has been on his mind for a number of months.
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I think Newcastle could be making a mistake going for a manager who is relatively unproven and will take time to adapt to the Premier League. Arne Slot would be the perfect appointment for them.
Ellis, Liverpool
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Matthew Raisbeck
BBC Radio Newcastle
Speaking to Eddie Howe last night, I did feel he was a man who probably wouldn't be at Newcastle United for very much longer.
I've been speaking to him for five years and you get to know somebody's ways don't you. I just felt maybe this was coming at some point. The timing is maybe a surprise.
But Howe, with Champions League football, brilliant, exciting, attacking play, great nights, great goals, great results, wonderful memories... He's a Newcastle United hero and legend.
He will always be remembered as one of the great Newcastle United managers. There is no doubt about that.
Image source, Getty ImagesBen: Eddie Howe gave Newcastle its spark back - hauling the club out of the relegation scrap, delivering that unforgettable Champions League return, rebuilding players who looked finished, and serving up some of the most fearless football St James' Park has seen in years.
His time was full of graft, pride and proper memories, and whatever comes next, he's earned every bit of respect in Newcastle. Local hero.
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Yes we won a trophy, but we lost 17 games last season. He had to go after losing twice to Sunderland. Players looked like they had stopped playing for him a while back due to his appalling tactics and horrendous substitutions. He was second choice to an elite Unai Emery.
Kenton, Newcastle
No doubt the moment that will live longest in the memories of Newcastle fans is the Carabao Cup final in 2025, when Eddie Howe ended the Toon's 56-year wait for a trophy. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak were the scorers as the Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley.
Image source, Getty ImagesOctober 2023. An epic night under the lights at St James' Park. Howe's marauading magpies saw off the French champions Paris St Germain with a massive 4-1 Champions League win.
Image source, Getty ImagesTwenty years away from the Champions League - and the Toon come through a nail-biter against Leicester City to reach Europe once more. A goalless draw with the Foxes inspired wild celebrations at St James' Park as Howe's side secured a top-four finish.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe St James' Park faithful were treated to five goals inside 21 minutes as Newcastle blew away Tottenham with a 6-1 Premier League win in April 2023, taking a step closer to their goal of reaching the Champions League.
Image source, Getty ImagesJonjo Shelvey at Elland Road. Eddie Howe was brought in to turn around relegation-threatened Newcastle's Premier League campaign in November 2021, and by January, the signs of recovery were there as the Magpies beat Leeds, rivals to their survival, on their own turf.
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