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Eddie Howe

English football manager and player (born 1977)

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# 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 |

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🇬🇧 Howe faces Newcastle crisis with chaotic campaign derailing out of control (2026-03-24)
<p>Defeat against derby rivals Sunderland underlined failings in the team with manager needing to show he can get team back on track next season</p><p...
🇺🇸 'I absorb the blame' | Howe downbeat after Newcastle beaten by Sunderland (2026-03-22)
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe says he will absorb the blame following their 2-1 defeat to local rivals Sunderland....
🇺🇸 Howe takes blame as Shearer slams 'pathetic' Newcastle in derby defeat (2026-03-22)
Eddie Howe said he was to blame after Newcastle lost the first Tyne-Wear derby in over 10 years at St James' Park....
🇺🇸 'It was my decision' - Howe defends Gordon after Shearer criticism (2026-03-13)
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says it was his call to not start Anthony Gordon against Barcelona due to ilness, after the winger received criticism from A...
🇬🇧 Howe defends Gordon after Shearer and Keane criticism (2026-03-13)
Head coach Eddie Howe says it was his decision not to start Anthony Gordon against Barcelona after the unwell Newcastle United forward was criticised ...
🇺🇸 Howe's deeper message to Newcastle players draws focus on salvaging season (2026-03-10)
When Eddie Howe called Tuesday's game with Barcelona the biggest in Newcastle's history, there was an underlying message to his players beyond what he...
🇬🇧 I want my team to be talked about like Asprilla and Gillespie side - Howe (2026-03-09)
Head coach Eddie Howe challenges his Newcastle United players to seize the moment and follow in the footsteps of the side who defeated Barcelona in 19...
🇬🇧 'Not the sign of a top team' - Newcastle take huge step backwards (2026-02-28)
Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the Premier League for a reason - they have conceded 23 goals since they last kept a clean sheet in any com...