Expert predicts Newcastle's updated stance on sacking Eddie Howe after 'disaster'

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(Credit: Imago/Getty Images) ‘Disaster’: Newcastle’s updated stance on sacking Eddie Howe revealed Mon 2 March 2026 13:35, UK Newcastle United are unlikely to sack Eddie Howe in the immediate future but have concerns about the way their season has gone so far.The Magpies lost 3-2 to Everton at St James’ Park last time out and have dropped to 13th place in the Premier League table after four defeats in their last five games.Howe still has the backing of the board and the majority of the fans, but doubts about his future have lingered and questions are now being asked over his position.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that speculation about the manager’s future is not going away, and that is never a good sign.While it remains unlikely that Howe will be sacked, the hierarchy at Newcastle could consider replacing him if results do not improve before the end of the season.Credit: Imago 👔 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 Newcastle asking questions of Eddie HoweBrown told Football Insider revealed on 10 February that Newcastle are asking questions of Howe as their poor away form is no longer being balanced out by home displays.Another defeat, this time at home to Everton, has cast further doubt over his future in the dugout, although they are not expected to pull the trigger any time soon.“Questions keep being asked of Eddie Howe,” Brown told Football Insider.“The problem he’s got at the moment is consistency, you never know what you’re getting from Newcastle at the moment whether they’re home or away.“They used to be able to rely a lot on their home form, but that hasn’t been quite as impressive this season, so things are starting to go wrong.“If they can’t win away from home, and then they start losing at home as well, it’s a disaster.“There’s always talk about Howe’s future there and it isn’t going away, I think it will definitely be a concern, but I’d be very surprised if he was sacked.“I think he’s a very good Premier League manager, he’s still doing a good job there but there have been some difficult issues he’s had to deal with.“All of the stuff in the summer, now playing in Europe as well which is always difficult.“If they keep having bad results and falling down the table then maybe they’ll have a decision to make, but I don’t see it happening any time soon.”Read more: Newcastle have been warned against sacking Howe.Newcastle make summer transfer plansDespite their disappointing league season so far, Newcastle remain within touching distance of European qualification, and are planning to bolster their squad in the summer.Their Champions League campaign, while impressive, is believed to have impacted on their domestic form and there is a growing feeling they want a deeper squad.As a result, Football Insider exclusively revealed on 12 February that Newcastle will prioritise signing a new striker to strengthen in one of their problem positions.Credit: ImagoConcerns about the performances of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa have pushed the Magpies into the market for a new striker ahead of the summer window.Howe has not only retained the backing of the board in terms of his position, but he is also expected to play a key part in their upcoming transfer plans.

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