00:00Eddie Howe has resigned as Newcastle manager after five years managing in the North East.
00:09Howe's reign began in November of 2021 when he replaced Steve Bruce shortly after the club's Saudi-backed takeover.
00:19With Newcastle rooted in the Premier League relegation zone and winless in 11 matches, Howe inherited one of the toughest
00:28jobs in English football.
00:30Through astute coaching, improved fitness and key January signings such as Bruno Guimieres and Kieran Trippier as well as Dan
00:39Byrne,
00:39he transformed the club's fortunes, guiding Newcastle to an 11th place finish after an incredible turnaround in just half a
00:49season.
00:52The following season marked another huge step forward for the club.
00:57Newcastle finished fourth in the Premier League to secure Champions League qualification for the first time in 20 years.
01:06Although injuries disrupted the 23-24 campaign, Eddie Howe continued to earn praise for developing young players
01:15and establishing an aggressive, high-intensity style of football that fans had previously seen when Eddie Howe coached Bournemouth.
01:23In 2025, he made history by leading Newcastle to the Carabao Cup final and then winning the trophy,
01:31defeating Liverpool at Wembley to end the club's 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy.
01:39He also guided the Magpies back into Champions League football for a second time.
01:45However, the 25-26 proved a far more difficult campaign.
01:49Newcastle finished in the bottom half of the Premier League after a disappointing season,
01:55while financial restrictions and sustainability rules, also known as PSR, limited their recruitment.
02:03During the current summer transfer window, several key players have been sold,
02:07including Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, Sandra Tornali to Newcastle,
02:13and potentially Bruno Gimieres to Arsenal.
02:16Last year, of course, their star striker, Alexander Issac, was sold to Liverpool.
02:22Reports have been made that Howe has been left increasingly frustrated with the club's transfer strategy,
02:28although that isn't an official line from the manager who says he has loved being the coach of Newcastle.
02:35Reports suggest he felt he had lost influence over recruitment, though,
02:39and had become disillusioned with the club's long-term direction.
02:43In July 2026, Howe has decided to step down after nearly five years in charge.
02:50The departure was described as amicable, with Howe citing exhaustion and a desire to take a break from management.
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