Expert: Eddie Howe 'increasingly likely' to be sacked by Newcastle

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Credit: Imago Eddie Howe: Newcastle boss ‘increasingly likely’ to be sacked and new talks planned Tue 21 April 2026 7:30, UK Eddie Howe is growing increasingly likely to be sacked by Newcastle United at the end of the season after what has been a dismal run of form.Newcastle lost 2-1 to Bournemouth at St James’ Park last time out and have now lost their last four games in all competition, raising concerns about their performances.They have dropped to 14th place in the Premier League table, just three points above relegation battlers Leeds, despite their lofty pre-season ambitions.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Newcastle chiefs plan to discuss Howe’s future at the end of the season, with no decision made.However, as a result of their recent form and slide down the league table, there is a growing feeling that Newcastle could be looking for a new manager. 👔 Newcastle Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the St James’ Park dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key PIF boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Eddie Howe’s chances of leaving Newcastle revealedFootball Insider revealed on 18 April that Howe has a 50-50 chance of leaving Newcastle and a decision will depend on how the players respond this season.There is a growing feeling among the chief decision-makers at St James’ Park that the boss may have taken them as far as they can go, and a change may be needed.Eddie HoweNewcastle RecordGames226Wins114Draws42Losses70Trophies Won1x Carabao CupEddie Howe’s record as Newcastle manager.However, Howe has a lot of credit in the bank after leading Newcastle to winning the Carabao Cup and competing regularly in the Champions League.“Recent results have not being going Newcastle’s way at all,” Brown told Football Insider.“Of course, whoever you are, when you’re on a run of form like this one there’s always going to be questioned asked about your position, especially at Newcastle.“If they keep losing games, it’s going to be increasingly likely that Howe will be sacked.“Newcastle are planning to sit down and talk about it at the end of the season when they’ll know where they’ve finished and what their plans look like.“It’s been a nightmare season for them, results haven’t been good enough, so you can see why there is a decision to be made.“If results don’t improve between now and the end of the season, he will obviously get the blame, even though there are other issues at Newcastle.”What is Newcastle’s current stance on Howe’s future?Newcastle’s CEO, David Hopkinson, recently refused to give any assurances about the boss’ future as he did not rule out the possibility of a departure.Football Insider revealed on 17 April that Newcastle are still backing Howe despite the increasing doubts over his long-term future at St James’ Park.Credit: ImagoThe Magpies look set to miss out on European football this season in what will come as a huge blow to their long-term plans and financial capabilities.However, those plans are currently likely to be spearheaded by Howe, with plans in place to support his vision for the long-term future at St James’ Park.Howe remains highly thought of behind the scenes for the work he has done since taking over, and despite the concerns, remains in a good position.

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