Newcastle Exclusive: Eddie Howe sack update
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Credit: Imago Sat 18 April 2026 13:47, UK Eddie Howe has a “50-50” chance of leaving Newcastle United in the summer, sources have told Football Insider.There is a growing feeling among the hierarchy at the north-east giants that the 48-year-old has taken the team as far as they can go.Sources say that Howe’s future is now dependent on how the players respond to him in the final fixtures of the season.Newcastle are currently 14th in the Premier League, and have lost four of their last six games in the division.Now, the Magpies face a race to qualify for Europe, as pressure increases on Howe. 👔 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 Can Eddie Howe survive ongoing Newcastle pressure?Despite overseeing a long period of success at the Magpies, Howe has struggled to pick up results in recent weeks.The manager has overseen the club’s exit from both the FA Cup and Champions League in recent weeks, with their defeat to Barcelona in the latter competition being humiliating.Newcastle’s Premier League record this seasonGames played 32Wins 12Draws 6Losses 14Goals scored45Goals conceded47Points 42Newcastle have been underwhelming in the Premier League this seasonOn top of this, they remain four points off eighth place going into game week 33, with European qualification looking unlikely.Their defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend only cemented concerns as the Magpies were completely outplayed by a side that had played in Europe only days prior.With AFC Bournemouth up next for Newcastle, a win is no doubt needed at St James’ Park to keep any hope of qualifying for Europe alive.If they are defeated yet again, Howe may have proven that he is not the manager to take them forward.Would Newcastle be able to bring in a top manager to replace Howe?Ex-Everton chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider that Howe’s uncertain future could affect Newcastle’s transfer plans.As a result, many players may think twice about moving to the Magpies in the summer, especially when there are concerns that their biggest stars could leave.These issues could now make a move unattractive for Howe’s potential replacement, meaning a top manager may be unwilling to move to St James’ Park.This would no doubt be a blow for the hierarchy, as they look to bounce back from the disappointing campaign this season.However, it remains to be seen if Howe will be dismissed in the summer, with the manager still having six games left to prove to Newcastle that he is the right man to take them forward.
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