Speculation around Jason Tindall’s future has began to circulate, with reports linking the Newcastle United assistant manager to the managerial vacancy at Queens Park Rangers.
Tindall has been an integral part of Howe’s managerial career, stretching all the way back to their Bournemouth days. The pair have now worked together for 17 years, and are more of a “partnership” rather than a typical manager-assistant dynamic in name only.
Having stood in as the lead in the dugout during Howe’s pneumonia-inflicted absence for games against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in April it’s not a surprise that the conversation has cropped up about a return to management for Tindall.
The 47-year-old took charge of Bournemouth on a permanent basis one week after Howe’s departure in 2020 and is now being linked with heading back to the Championship to take over the vacant role at QPR.
Talk of Jason Tindall leaving Newcastle to take up a position as a manager has been downplayed, with all indications being that Mad Dog wants to continue his working relationship with Eddie Howe.
It hasn’t been ruled out as a total impossibility that circumstances may change in the future, but as it stands Tindall is going nowhere and will continue to work with the Toon as we re-enter European competition next season.
[The Athletic’s](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6349238/2025/05/13/inside-newcastle-united-transfers-miley-stadium/) North East correspondent Chris Waugh was asked if Tindall could leave for managerial role elsewhere – update below + internal reply to QPR links:
_‘Without completely ruling out an exit at some stage — circumstances can change and a job offer may prove too enticing for Tindall to turn down — there is no expectation of the assistant head coach looking to leave to become a No 1 elsewhere._
_‘Queens Park Rangers were rumoured to be interested in Tindall and, as well as asking Howe in a press conference — when the head coach said it was news to him and he hoped his long-term assistant remained — The Athletic checked out those suggestions with multiple sources, who played down an exit. Clearly, given Tindall’s acumen — he is an elite coach and is not merely the pantomime villain he is portrayed as based on his touchline antics — there will be interest in him._
_‘Interestingly, during his temporary stint in charge while Howe recovered from pneumonia, Tindall insisted that he did not want to pursue another role as a No 1, saying he did not even want the Bournemouth job in 2020. He claimed that when Howe left, the club came to him and asked if he would take on the position, which he says he was reluctant to do but felt compelled to._
_‘Howe and Tindall have worked together for 17 years and they insist, publicly and privately, that they are a “partnership” who bring the best out of one another. Going solo is not something that Tindall appears to want to do. He relishes his role as part of an elite coaching duo who led Newcastle to their first domestic trophy in 70 years and potentially back into the Champions League.’_
Despite the occasional speculation, it’s hard to envisage the Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall bond coming to an end any time soon.
The combination has been central to Newcastle’s recent resurgence. Internally, Tindall’s influence behind the scenes is highly valued, particularly in terms of tactical preparation and player development, even if his presence draws headlines for less serious reasons.
Unless a truly exceptional offer comes along it would be a major surprise to see Tindall depart St. James’ Park, despite his coaching credentials and leadership qualities inevitably drawing glances from clubs and paper talk to crop up.