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NEWCASTLE STADIUM CRISIS: EDDIE HOWE ISSUES HONEST WARNING OVER HIS COACHING FUTURE NOW
Eddie Howe admits he likely won't see Newcastle’s new stadium, challenging owners to end the "limbo" and find infrastructure clarity.
Eddie Howe isn't sure he'll be around long enough to see Newcastle United get a new stadium or training ground.
Just a year back, Newcastle seemed way ahead of Manchester United, but now they're behind them in the Premier League. They could be six points back if they mess up at Old Trafford.
David Hopkinson, the new boardroom boss, wants Newcastle to be world-class by 2030, but the team might be in the Prem's bottom half in 2026.
Hopkinson said earlier in the month that Newcastle would be at St. James' Park as it has been for years, and they're working on improving the training HQ. They're already planning to fix up the Academy building next door.
Howe, who's only won six out of 17 matches this season, hinted that he might not be around for the long haul before the big game against Man United.
When asked about the club's plans to move to a new stadium and improve the facilities, Howe said it was important to get things right, even if it takes longer. The Saudi-backed PIF still hasn't made any progress with plans for a new ground, five years after the takeover.
Howe, who has at least three years left on his contract, said, If it takes extra time to make the right calls, and I'm not part of that, then so be it. Get the stadium right for Newcastle for years to come. I feel the same about the training ground. Get the right place and plans. I'd rather they got it right than rushed it. I'm pretty sure I won't see either while I'm here, but I still want to make sure it's there for the future, for fans and players.
The board knows how important it is, too. They want to do it, and they're working on it. We just need to be patient and make sure it's the right answer for everyone.
Howe even said the club's long-term plans were up in the air. He said, If you look at the club as a whole, the training ground and stadium are up in the air right now.
Figuring out what to do would be a huge step. Getting clarity and moving forward in a good way would really change things.
I'm talking about the academy, too. They do great work. If we can improve the facilities—and I don't think facilities are everything—it's a good way to set standards and show what we want to do. When that happens, it will change things. Everyone wants to make it happen.
For the team, how we play is what matters. If we can really work on our style and what we want to do, then the coaches and I can work on what we believe, and hopefully, we'll have a good run at Newcastle.
We have to work on that every day, with everything we've got. The players need to know what we want. If we do that, we'll be a better team.
As Newcastle gets ready for 2026, they'll have won a domestic trophy at St. James' Park after ending a 70-year wait. They still stand a good chance of getting into the Champions League come springtime.
Howe didn't want to get too down after a great year. The last year has been unbelievable. We finally won a trophy, and when I got here, that was the main goal—after staying in the league. Then, there's the Champions League. Being in it is a great experience, and we really want to stay in it.
Overall, it's good to step back and look at everything. It's been a great year.
But winning at Old Trafford is the only thing that will keep the critics away. About the game, Howe said, "They're doing better this year; they've improved a lot." They've been competitive, and they've got some big threats in attack.
I think it'll be a good, tough game for us. It's a good chance at Christmas to enjoy the size of these games. The atmosphere will be special. Since we haven't played them yet, I think we'll see a slightly different Man United.
"MISS MY PARTNER": THE HEARTBREAKING TWO-WORD MESSAGE KIERAN TRIPPIER SENT TO MIGUEL ALMIRON
Kieran Trippier sent a "miss my partner" message to Miguel Almiron on Christmas. Is this a sign of a January move from Newcastle?
Newcastle United star Kieran Trippier was feeling festive on Christmas Day.
Trippier, whose name has come up concerning a possible move away from Newcastle United in January, was the first player signed during the PIF time.
Mark Clattenburg didn't like how Thomas Frank acted after Xavi Simons was sent off.
The defender came to the team from Atletico Madrid in January 2022, and a lot of people think he sets the bar at St. James’ Park.
They should keep him; he is a top player.
His signing changed things, quickly making Eddie Howe’s first team better and helping other players at the club get better, too.
Trippier is one of the best signings Newcastle United has ever made, and Miguel Almiron is definitely one of the players he helped.
Kieran Trippier says he misses Miguel Almiron at Newcastle United.
The two of them worked well together as a team on the right side for Howe until not long ago.
Actually, Trippier liked playing with Almiron at Newcastle because he worked hard on defence.
Jacob Murphy eventually moved ahead of Almiron, who went back to his old team, Atlanta United, this past January.
So, it wasn't a shock when Trippier replied to a picture Almiron posted on Instagram of him celebrating Christmas with his family.
Trippier commented, “Miss my partner.”
Malcolm McDonald going to Arsenal bummed me out.
Kieran Trippier’s partnership with Miguel Almiron at Newcastle United.
In total, Trippier and Almiron played together 89 times for Newcastle and worked together for one goal together against Burnley in 2023.
Trippier and Almiron got along great at Newcastle, even though Murphy deserved his spot near the end of Almiron’s time with the team.
Still, they both represent the most awesome early part of the PIF time at Newcastle.
Trippier brought skill, and Almiron, getting better, showed how Howe was able to get a lot out of the players he inherited from Steve Bruce.
BRUNO GUIMARAES ONE YELLOW CARD AWAY FROM SUSPENSION FOR NEWCASTLE FESTIVE AWAY GAMES
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes is one booking away from missing crucial holiday fixtures against Burnley today.
Newcastle United is set to play Manchester United and Burnley away during the holidays.
Their captain, Bruno Guimaraes, needs to be careful in the next two games to avoid a ban.
The Magpies have two away Premier League matches coming up: first, they're at Manchester United on Boxing Day, then at Burnley on December 30.
If Eddie Howe’s team wants to move up in the standings, their away record needs work. Right now, they're in 12th place, five points from the top five. Their only away win was at Everton last month.
Last time, United threw away a 2-0 lead and drew 2-2 with Chelsea at St. James’ Park. Before that, they lost 1-0 to Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby.
Bruno Guimaraes is in danger of a Premier League ban.
Guimaraes got a yellow card in the Sunderland game, so he's close to a one-game suspension.
He already has four yellow cards this season. The Premier League rules say that if a player gets five yellow cards in their team's first 19 matches, they get a one-match ban.
Guimaraes got through the Chelsea game without another card and needs to do the same against Man United and Burnley to avoid missing a game.
If he gets a yellow card at Old Trafford, he'll miss the Burnley game. If he gets booked at Turf Moor, he'll miss the Crystal Palace game on January 4.
After that, the limit goes up to 10 yellow cards in 32 matches, which means a two-match ban.
Manchester United will be without their own Bruno against Newcastle United.
Newcastle will have Bruno Guimaraes for Boxing Day, but Man United won't have Bruno Fernandes. He hurt his hamstring in their 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on Sunday.
Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim said after the game, "I think it's soft tissue," the United boss told Sky Sports. So, it's going to take some time. We'll see.
It's really weird. We're having so many problems this year, especially now, but we have to deal with them.
"I don't know; I think he's going to miss a few games, but I'm not sure," the head coach said. I don't want to get into it too much, but he's usually always fit and recovers fast.
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