Newcastle Not Looking to Replace Head Coach Howe

Club CEO says no plans to make coaching change despite mixed results this season.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:24am

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Newcastle United chief executive David Hopkinson stated the club is not currently considering replacing head coach Eddie Howe, despite the team's mixed results this season that included reaching the Champions League round of 16 and the Carabao Cup semifinals.

Why it matters

Howe's future has been a topic of speculation as Newcastle's new Saudi-backed ownership looks to build the club into a Premier League powerhouse, but the CEO's comments suggest the coach still has the backing of the club's leadership for now.

The details

Although Newcastle reached the Champions League round of 16 and the Carabao Cup semifinals this season, the team has struggled at times in the Premier League. However, Hopkinson said the club is "not looking to make a change at the moment" regarding Howe's position as head coach.

  • Newcastle reached the Champions League round of 16 this season.
  • Newcastle progressed to the Carabao Cup semifinals for the third time in recent years.

The players

David Hopkinson

The chief executive of Newcastle United.

Eddie Howe

The current head coach of Newcastle United.

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What they’re saying

“We are not looking to make a change at the moment.”

— David Hopkinson, Chief Executive, Newcastle United

The takeaway

Newcastle's new ownership has high ambitions, but the club appears willing to give Howe more time to continue building the team despite some mixed results this season.