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Eddie Howe named Newcastle United coach

Howe replaces Steve Bruce, who left Newcastle by mutual consent following the club's Saudi Arabian-backed takeover.

Eddie Howe will take over at St James Park.

Bengaluru, November 8: Premier League club Newcastle United, who were recently taken over by a consortium headed by Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, have named Eddie Howe as their new manager on a contract that runs till the summer of 2024.

The 43-year-old arrives at Magpies having left AFC Bournemouth last summer and replaces Steve Bruce, who left Newcastle by mutual consent following the club's Saudi Arabian-backed takeover.

The takeover saw Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), whose chairman is the kingdom's crown prince, take an 80 per cent stake in the club, ending retail tycoon Mike Ashley's 14-year ownership.

"We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Eddie Howe as the club's new head coach. Welcome to Newcastle United, Eddie!," the club tweeted from their official handle.

Howe was in the stands to see the the Tyneside's winless start extended to 11 Premier League matches at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Isaac Hayden rescued a point for Newcastle in a 1-1 draw, enough to lift the visitors off the foot of the table.

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Norwich City's earlier win over Brentford had seen Newcastle briefly replace them at the bottom of the pile.

Howe's first game in charge after the international break, will see Newcastle host Brentford at St James' Park on November 20.

Howe watches Newcastle slip to worst ever start despite dramatic drawHowe watches Newcastle slip to worst ever start despite dramatic draw

"It is a great honour 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," said Howe after putting pen papers to the two-and-a-half-year deal.

"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.," he added.

A takeover by the Saudi consortium, was seen a big boost to their sagging fortunes.

Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben brothers' RB Sports & Media each took on 10 per cent.

Ashley, an unpopular figure with Newcastle's fanbase, has long been trying to sell the club and finally secured a suitable deal, reported to be worth £305million, in 2020.

Newcastle United part ways with Steve Bruce following takeoverNewcastle United part ways with Steve Bruce following takeover

Graeme Jones had been in temporary charge of the Magpies since Bruce departed following the Saudi takeover that saw it take an 80 per cent share in the club, becoming the richest owner in world football.

Brendan Rodgers, Paulo Fonseca, Lucien Favre and Roberto Martinez were linked with role before Villarreal coach Unai Emery snubbed the Premier League strugglers before the mantle finally fell on Howe.

Newcastle United takeover by Saudi-led consortium complete Newcastle United takeover by Saudi-led consortium complete

Howe has been out of work since leaving Bournemouth in August 2020 following their relegation to the Championship.

He had worked wonders during two spells in charge of the Cherries, masterminding an astonishing rise from League Two to the top flight, and reportedly turned Celtic down before Ange Postecoglou took the hotseat with the Glasgow giants.

Across his time with Bournemouth and a stint in between at Burnley, Howe has overseen 545 career games as a coach, winning 228 of them.

In the Premier League, he won 56 of 190 matches, with his best season seeing Bournemouth earn 46 points and finish ninth in 2016-17.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Story first published: Monday, November 8, 2021, 21:55 [IST]
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