Eddie Howe served as head coach of Newcastle United for nearly five years, joining in November 2021. During his time at St.
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| Eddie howe transformed the club from relegation team into trophy winners |
Key Achievements
Ended Trophy Drought: Led Newcastle to the 2025 League Cup, winning the club's first major domestic trophy in 56 years.
Champions League Qualification: Qualified for the UEFA Champions League twice (finishing 4th in 2022–23).
Historic Premier League Record: Won 84 Premier League games, the most by any Newcastle manager in Premier League history.
High Win Rate: Achieved a 46.9% win rate in the Premier League, second only to Kevin Keegan (51.2%) among Newcastle managers.
Great Turnaround: Took over when Newcastle were 19th without a win after 11 games in 2021, guiding them safely to 11th place by the end of that season.
Overall Record in All Competitions
Across 231 total matches in charge, Howe built one of the most successful spells in Newcastle's modern history.
| Statistic | Record |
| Matches Managed | 231 |
| Wins | 116 |
| Draws | 43 |
| Losses | 72 |
| Overall Win Percentage | 50.2% |
| Points Per Match | 1.69 |
More to Know: What Led to His Exit?
Final Season Struggles: Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League, missing out on European competition.
Injuries and Squad Strain: The team was hit hard by injuries, with only three outfield players starting more than 22 league games.
Key Player Sales: Key players left the squad in summer transfers, leading to squad depth problems.
Personal Decision: Howe decided to step down to take a break and recharge, bringing his five-year era at Newcastle to an end.
