Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe delivers a speech as he attends a press conference at the Parc des Princes Stadium in western Paris on January 27, 2026, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League first round day 8 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle.placeholder image
Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe delivers a speech as he attends a press conference at the Parc des Princes Stadium in western Paris on January 27, 2026, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League first round day 8 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle. | AFP via Getty Images
Boos echoed around St James’ Park after Newcastle United lost 3-2 at home to Brentford.
The pressure is beginning to mount on Eddie Howe at Newcastle United. For the first time in his Toon career, a section of fans - largely on social media - are questioning whether he is the man to lead the Magpies forward.
Newcastle were stunned 3-2 on home soil by Brentford last night. In two consecutive Saturdays, Howe’s troops surrendered a lead to trail 2-1 at half-time.
The latest setback came just days after Newcastle crashed out of the Carabao Cup to Manchester City. The tie, in truth, was over when Pep Guardiola’s men coasted to a 2-0 win at St James’ Park last month.
Bookies slash Eddie Howe odds
Boos echoed around St James’ Park at the full-time whistle as the Magpies were condemned to 12th in the table with 13 games remaining. Bookmakers have now slashed the odds on Howe to be the next Premier League manager on the chopping block.
Just weeks ago, the 48-year-old was priced at 40/1 to face the axe. However, the Brentford setback has resulted in those odds slashing to as little as 6/1. Here is a list of the runners and riders in the sack race.
Thomas Frank - 11/10
Scott Parker - 10/3
Oliver Glasner - 9/4
Eddie Howe - 11/2
Arne Slot - 13/2
No manager to leave - 12/1
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Eddie Howe takes Newcastle United responsibility
Speaking after the Brentford defeat, Howe told reporters: “I think there's a harsh reality for me. I think I've got to think long and hard about, not my efforts, I can't question that myself, but I think I've got to work better, I've got to do more. I've got to take full responsibility for everything you see on the pitch and I've got to work out solutions.
“I think that's for me to do and then of course I have to ask the same from the players. I have to ask them to be really honest with themselves and look at their best level and judge how they're playing against that now in this current moment.
“I don't think there's too many that can say that they're playing towards their best. so I think that then gives us growth to improve.”
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