Newcastle United appoint former Bournemouth boss, Eddie Howe as new head coach (See His Records)
Newcastle United have appointed Eddie Howe to succeed Steve Bruce as the Premier League club’s head coach. Howe has signed a contract with the new Saudi-owned club until the summer of 2024. Eddie has not been in management since he left Bournemouth in August 2020 following relegation.
“This is a wonderful opportunity, but there is also a lot of work ahead of us,” Howe said.
“I am eager to get onto the training ground to start working with the players,” he added.
“I would like to thank the club’s owners for this opportunity and thank the club’s supporters for the incredible welcome they have already given me. I am very excited to begin our journey together.”
Howe watched Newcastle’s 1-1 league draw at Brighton on Saturday from the stands. He takes over with Newcastle 19th in the table, five points from safety after 11 games. Howe took Bournemouth from the bottom of League Two to the Premier League, and kept the south coast club there for five seasons. He will be familiar with Newcastle players Callum Wilson, Ryan Fraser and Matt Ritchie having managed the trio at Bournemouth.
Former Newcastle coach, Steve Bruce left the club by mutual consent on 20 October.
