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EDDIE HOWE CONFIRMS HE WILL NOT RESIGN DESPITE GROWING FAN PRESSURE
Eddie Howe remains defiant at Newcastle United, receiving crucial backing from CEO David Hopkinson despite a slide to 12th place.
Eddie Howe isn’t going anywhere. Even after the boos from the crowd following Newcastle United’s loss to Brentford, he’s standing his ground.
He’s got backing, too. CEO David Hopkinson publicly supported him last week, and over the weekend, Howe got more encouragement from Hopkinson and sporting director Ross Wilson. But honestly, Howe says the only real pressure comes from himself. He’s his own toughest critic, and he’s determined to come out stronger from this first real rough patch as head coach.
At his press conference, Howe didn’t hide how much the club means to him. “I care so much about what I do. I care so much about the club,” he said. For him, the club always comes first—above himself, above any player. Every decision he makes, he says, is about what’s best for Newcastle United.
And sure, the players matter a lot, but he keeps the bigger picture in mind. He doesn’t worry about outside pressure or what others say—he’s more concerned about living up to his own standards. “I need to do better, and I will do better,” he admitted. Tough moments like this, he said, are where you grow the most, and he’s ready to take it on.
When someone asked if he ever doubted he was the right person for the job, Howe didn’t hesitate. “No, there’s no doubt in my mind, and that’s why I’m sitting here,” he said. If he ever stopped believing he was the right man for Newcastle, he’d walk away. But his motivation is still sky-high, and he’s fighting for the club every single day.
He made it clear—he’d never put himself before the club. If he thought someone else could do better, he’d step aside.
With Newcastle sitting 12th in the table and a desperate Spurs team up next, Howe knows he needs to be at his best. “That’s when everyone is looking at you to set the tone,” he said. People want someone to follow, and he’s ready to lead. He believes in his coaching staff and the squad—a group he calls honest and caring. All that’s left, he says, is to raise the level of their performances.
EDDIE HOWE ADMITS RESPONSIBILITY FOLLOWING NEWCASTLE’S 3-2 COLLAPSE AGAINST BRENTFORD
Eddie Howe admits he must "do better" as Newcastle United set a league record for 19 points dropped from winning positions in 2026.
Eddie Howe heard the boos from Newcastle fans and, for the first time, admitted he needs to do a better job as head coach.
After a 3-2 loss to Brentford—where Newcastle led but somehow managed to drop points again, bringing their total lost from winning positions to a league-high 19—Howe didn’t hide from the criticism. He was straight about it: he and his players have to step up.
“It’s tough hearing the boos, but honestly, I get it,” he said. “We’ve brought this on ourselves with a run of games where we haven’t hit our level. We’ve defended badly and got punished, so the fans are just reacting to what we’ve given them.
“For me, I’ve got to face some harsh truths. It’s not about effort—I know I give everything—but I need to do better. I set really high standards for myself and the players, and I’m obviously not meeting them right now.
“I’m frustrated, I’m angry at myself, and I’m not blaming anyone else. Everything that happens on the pitch is my responsibility. I need to find solutions; that’s on me.
“And I expect the same honesty from the players. They need to look at themselves and ask if they’re playing at their best. Right now, not many can say they are. That’s where we can improve.”
Newcastle’s habit of conceding right after scoring has become a real problem.
“I see it too, and honestly, I have no idea why it keeps happening,” Howe said. “Scoring a goal should lift everyone, should give us more control, but it’s having the opposite effect. It’s happened too many times this season. We’re actually getting worse after scoring, and I just don’t get it. It feels like it’s all mental—maybe just two or three players, but that’s enough to throw the whole team off.”
He didn’t sugarcoat the situation. “We’re stuck in a bad run, and that’s the truth. On another day, with a bit of momentum, we’d have won. But right now, we’re losing games from winning positions, and it doesn’t even always make sense.
“It’s about momentum, confidence, mentality—not ability. Injuries haven’t helped either. The team’s confidence takes a hit every time. So we’ve got to look at ourselves, show some real character, and find some strength. That’s the only way we’ll get back to our best.”
SANDRO TONALI’S AGENT CONFIRMS SUMMER TRANSFER TALKS WILL DECIDE MIDFIELDER’S FUTURE
Sandro Tonali’s agent confirms the midfielder will weigh his Newcastle future this summer, with Arsenal and Juventus on high alert.
Sandro Tonali might be on his way out of Newcastle this summer because he wants Champions League football next season. Back in January, things got a little shaky for him. Rumours started flying that his agent offered him to Arsenal, and just recently, his camp finally spoke up about what’s next.
Word is, Tonali’s name landed on Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta’s desk during the last days of the January window. Arsenal didn’t make a move, but the idea of Tonali wanting out stirred up plenty of talk on Tyneside.
Eddie Howe had to face questions about Tonali’s future right before their Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City. It didn’t help when Tonali walked off the pitch at the Etihad looking frustrated after Newcastle lost 5-1 on aggregate.
According to The Athletic, Tonali’s people reached out to Berta to talk about a possible switch. It didn’t happen in January, but Tonali, who cost Newcastle £55 million when they signed him from AC Milan in 2023, is open to leaving in the summer. His agent, Giuseppe Riso, confirmed that. Arsenal are watching, but so are Manchester City, Juventus, and Chelsea.
“Newcastle don’t want to let Sandro go, and he wants to take them to the Champions League,” Riso told Tuttosport. “We’ll look at things in the summer and decide. The transfer talk will happen later. We need to see how the season finishes before we make a call.”
He continued, “There’s no favourite club right now. It’s too soon. What we say today could be different tomorrow. Newcastle couldn’t let him go in January, and there’s no point making a move now since Sandro really cares about the club.”
Alan Shearer has warned Newcastle that if they miss out on the Champions League, players like Tonali—who’s under contract until 2028—could leave. Right now, Newcastle have to get past Qarabag in a two-legged play-off just to reach the last 16 of the Champions League, but sitting 11th in the league, they’re nowhere near the qualifying spots.
Howe sounded confident when asked about Tonali. “As far as I know, we’ve got a brilliant footballer and a fantastic person. He’s happy here, gets along with everyone, and seems totally settled,” Howe said.
He added, “Honestly, I’d be surprised if he’s unsettled, but top players always get attention from other clubs. That’s just football.
“We want to keep this squad together and keep moving forward, and Sandro’s a big part of that. From our side, we never wanted to lose him. He’s crucial to what we’re building. He’s happy here.
“He’s absolutely fine. I spoke to him yesterday, and he’s focused on playing for us. His mind’s on the Man City game, nothing else. There’s no issue—he’s committed.”
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