Newcastle fans demand Eddie Howe is ‘sacked immediately’ after ‘awful’ Crystal Palace defeat
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VISIT THE NEWCASTLE MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle fans ‘have given up on backing Eddie Howe’Howe has been Newcastle manager since 2021, and led the club to their first major domestic trophy since 1955 last season.A fifth-placed finish and Champions League qualification have risen expectations, and Newcastle will miss out on European football altogether this season.Games Managed225Games Won114Games Drawn42Games Lost69Eddie Howe’s managerial record at Newcastle in all competitions.Newcastle fans believe they can hire a manager who can take them to that next level, whilst one supporter believes the 48-year-old now risks ruining his legacy at the club if he does not leave at the end of the season.Howe’s game management and tactics have been questioned, with one fan saying they will not watch another match whilst he remains in charge at St James’ Park.Eddie Howe out, why wasn’t he making subs. You can’t be backing him— Connor Lakey (@connorlakey97) April 12, 2026 View Tweet Eddie Howe couldn’t manage a weekend pub anymore.
Not interested in watching another game with him at the helm.— sh^i 🪙🎉🥀 (@GoodnightMyLxve) April 12, 2026 View Tweet If Eddie Howe doesn't walk. We have 3 tough games next and can't see us getting any points of Bournemouth, arsenal n Brighton.— Kevin Wake (@kdwake8280) April 12, 2026 View Tweet I will genuinely love and appreciate Eddie Howe for the enjoyment he’s given me with my club until the day I die, but all good things come to an end and unfortunately I think this is now.— Dayle (@Bazro10) April 12, 2026 View Tweet Awful awful performance even before the Palace goals.
Sorry Eddie, times up #nufc— gavinquinlan (@gavinquinlan) April 12, 2026 View Tweet @PIF_en don't waste the time with him,Sack Eddie Howe immediately, his time is up. Xavi Hernandez will take #nufc to next level .— Oppnof (@oppnof) April 12, 2026 View Tweet Newcastle owners need to step up amid Eddie Howe’s uncertain futureFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider that Newcastle’s ownership need to show stronger leadership on issues like Howe’s future.Chief executive David Hopkinson revealed during the international break that he had no stance on whether Howe should remain in charge.The club are approaching another important transfer window, and clarity over the manager’s position would be beneficial.There will be interest in many of Newcastle’s key players this summer, with midfielder Sandro Tonali already expected to depart.Newcastle could recoup big fees from player sales, but being able to recruit wisely in the market will be in doubt given the business they conducted last summer, and their failure to replace Alexander Isak.