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Follow UsNewcastle United has appointed Eddie Howe as head coach until 2024 following the exit of Steve Bruce last month.
Eddie Howe has been away from management since he left Bournemouth in August 2020. Followed by relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season.
His first job will be to secure a safe place for Newcastle United as the Magpies have failed to register a single win after 11 matches. However, having a wealthy owner they still can't sign a player till January. So now he has to recover the team's position in the squad he has.
Howe at Newcastle United
Howe in a statement- "It is a great honor to become head coach of a club with the stature and history of Newcastle United. It is a very proud day for me and my family"
"This is a wonderful opportunity, but there is also a lot of work ahead of us and I am eager to get onto the training ground to start working with the players."
Following the dismissal of Steve Bruce, Newcastle United appointed Graeme Jones as their interim manager for 3 matches. Following a takeover of the club by Saudi-led owners.
Howe at Bournemouth
Eddie Howe's first game will be against Brentford on November 20th at St James' Park. Newcastle has managed to just get 5 points out of their 11 matches without registering a single win. Howe is very familiar with the relegation battle. Having been in charge of Bournemouth for over 450 games across two spells for more than a decade at the Vitality Stadium.
He joined in the 2008-09 season, to help a crippling Bournemouth. He then helped the team achieve promotion over the years and finally secured a spot in the top tier after winning the championship. The club spent five seasons in the Premier League and even a finish as high as ninth in the 2016-17 campaign.
Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley in a statement
"We have been incredibly impressed by Eddie through what has been a rigorous recruitment process"
"As well as his obvious achievements with Bournemouth. Where he had a transformational impact, he is a passionate and dynamic coach who has clear ideas about taking this team and club forward.
"He is a great fit for what we are trying to build here. We are happy to welcome Eddie and his staff to St James' Park. And very much look forward to working together towards our collective ambitions."