Howe’s first match in charge should have been a memorable one in-front of an expectant packed-out St James’ Park. Alas, a positive Covid-19 test meant Howe had to settle for watching a chaotic 3-3 draw from a hotel room. placeholder image
Howe’s first match in charge should have been a memorable one in-front of an expectant packed-out St James’ Park. Alas, a positive Covid-19 test meant Howe had to settle for watching a chaotic 3-3 draw from a hotel room. | Getty Images

Eddie Howe’s time at Newcastle United in 52 brilliant photos

Joe Buck
By Joe Buck

Video and Social reporter

Published 16th Nov 2024, 12:52 GMT

Eddie Howe was named as Newcastle United head coach a little over three years ago.

During that time, Howe has transformed the Magpies from relegation candidates to the Champions League with Newcastle United now regular challengers for European places. It has been a pretty remarkable three years for Howe in the north east in a journey that many fans will hope is just the beginning of Howe helping establish Newcastle United as one of England’s top clubs.

There have been plenty of moments of joy during his time on Tyneside with memorable wins, fantastic goals and local rival bragging rights. There have also been difficult moments, but Newcastle have always found a way through them, and that is testament to Howe and his coaching staff.

Here, we take a journey through Howe’s three years in charge of Newcastle United and look at some of the highs (and lows) of his time in the dugout. Have we missed anything? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know there.

Despite the away end at Elland Road chanting for Trippier, it was Jonjo Shelvey who stood up to take a free-kick that would completely transform Newcastle United’s season. Marcelo Bielsa’s side were direct relegation rivals but a win for the Magpies, just their second of the season, sparked something on Tyneside that they carried with them until the end of the campaign. Who knows what would have happened had Shelvey’s set-piece not nestled past Illan Meslier on that day.

5. Leading at Leeds

Despite the away end at Elland Road chanting for Trippier, it was Jonjo Shelvey who stood up to take a free-kick that would completely transform Newcastle United’s season. Marcelo Bielsa’s side were direct relegation rivals but a win for the Magpies, just their second of the season, sparked something on Tyneside that they carried with them until the end of the campaign. Who knows what would have happened had Shelvey’s set-piece not nestled past Illan Meslier on that day. | Getty Images

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30/01/2022 - Bruno Guimaraes joins Newcastle United.

6. Birth of a new hero

30/01/2022 - Bruno Guimaraes joins Newcastle United. | Getty Images

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‘Kieran Trippier over the wall’. Jordan Pickford given no chance.

7. Trippier tames Toffees

‘Kieran Trippier over the wall’. Jordan Pickford given no chance. | Getty Images

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Much of the build-up to this match centred around Ralph Hasenhuttl’s complaints that Newcastle United were able to select a number of players that hadn’t been in their squad when the initial match, scheduled for new year, was postponed because of Covid cases. He would have been slightly miffed at full-time then when goals from January signings Chris Wood and Bruno Guimaraes secured the win for Howe’s side.

8. Southampton delight part 1 of 4

Much of the build-up to this match centred around Ralph Hasenhuttl’s complaints that Newcastle United were able to select a number of players that hadn’t been in their squad when the initial match, scheduled for new year, was postponed because of Covid cases. He would have been slightly miffed at full-time then when goals from January signings Chris Wood and Bruno Guimaraes secured the win for Howe’s side. | Getty Images

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