Eddie Howe

# Eddie Howe **Edward John Frank Howe** (born 29 November 1977) is an English professional football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of Premier League club **Newcastle United**. --- ### Playing Career Howe operated primarily as a **centre-back**. The majority of his playing career was synonymous with **AFC Bournemouth**, where he progressed through the club's youth system. * **Bournemouth (First Spell):** Spent eight years as a core member of the squad. * **Portsmouth & Loan Spells:** Following his initial success, he had a brief period away, most notably with Portsmouth. * **Bournemouth (Second Spell):** Returned for a final three-year stint to conclude his time on the pitch. * **Retirement:** Officially retired from professional football in 2007. --- ### Managerial Career Immediately following his playing career, Howe transitioned into coaching and management. #### AFC Bournemouth In January 2009, Howe was appointed manager of Bournemouth. At the time of his appointment, he was the **youngest manager in the Football League**. He took charge of a side facing a dire financial situation and the imminent threat of relegation to the Conference National (now the National League). Under his stewardship, the club avoided relegation and began an unprecedented ascent through the tiers of English football, ultimately reaching the Premier League. #### Newcastle United After a successful tenure at Bournemouth and a brief spell at Burnley, Howe was appointed manager of **Newcastle United** in November 2021, tasked with leading the club under its new ownership. --- ### Career Statistics Summary | Role | Primary Club(s) | Period | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Player** | AFC Bournemouth, Portsmouth | 1994–2007 | | **Manager** | AFC Bournemouth, Burnley, Newcastle United | 2008–Present |