NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United’s house owners have declared Eddie Howe as ‘the right match’ after the Magpies’ head coach put pen to paper on a brand new long-term deal.
And Howe himself has his sights set on success at St. James’ Park with trophies in his eyeline.
On Friday, United confirmed the previous Bournemouth and Burnley boss, appointed to the job final November, has prolonged his deal on the membership, taking it previous the tip date of his earlier contract, which was resulting from run out in the summertime of 2024.
The information comes on the eve of Newcastle’s first Premier League recreation of the season towards Nottingham Forest on Tyneside on Saturday, a stage United regarded set to overlook out on after Howe took over a group winless in 12 video games.
However a outstanding run on the again finish of final season, recording six wins within the final eight, noticed Howe’s facet draw back from relegation bother — nonetheless a really actual prospect in February — and end eleventh within the Premier League desk.
And the 44-year-old has been rewarded with a brand new deal in consequence. A membership assertion confirming the information learn: “Newcastle United are delighted to verify that head coach Eddie Howe has signed a brand new long-term contract at St. James’ Park.
Howe joined the Magpies in November 2021, shortly after a takeover of the membership by an funding group comprising PIF, PCP Capital Companions and RB Sports activities & Media.
“The group was nonetheless pursuing its first Premier League win of the season on the time of Howe’s arrival, nevertheless he guided United to eleventh place in the course of the 2021/22 marketing campaign, ending 14 factors away from the underside three and simply two factors off the highest ten.
“An unbeaten run in February 2022 additionally noticed Howe formally voted the Barclays Supervisor of the Month, incomes him the award for the fourth time in his profession.”
Reacting to the information, Howe stated: “It’s an ideal feeling to commit my future to this unimaginable membership. I’m extraordinarily proud to be the top coach of Newcastle United and have loved each second right here.
“I’d prefer to take the chance to acknowledge my teaching group, the gamers, workers and supporters. They make it a really particular place to be day-after-day.
“I’d additionally like to increase my gratitude to our house owners and to Dan Ashworth. We’re nonetheless at the beginning of our journey, however that is an thrilling time to be part of Newcastle United and I’m very excited in regards to the future collectively.”
What that future seems to be like in Howe’s eyes could be very clear — he needs silverware on Tyneside, one thing not executed since Festivals Cup glory in 1969.
Talking forward of the Forest conflict from the membership’s Benton coaching base, Howe stated: “If I sat right here and stated I didn’t need to win a trophy, in my place, there could be one thing mistaken with me.
“That’s my dream — to win silverware, trophies, and cup competitions. And I believe I’ve to dream massive on behalf of the membership.
“That’s not saying we’re going to do it. We have now to work arduous to get there. Day by day I’m pushing the workers and the gamers to try to make that dream a actuality.”
Howe, seen by many as a possible successor to Gareth Southgate within the England hotseat, has been lauded by membership sporting director Dan Ashworth, who took a lead position within the new deal negotiations.
Ashworth stated: “I’m delighted Eddie has dedicated his long-term future to Newcastle United. He’s an extremely gifted chief and has had a huge effect since being appointed in November.
“Within the brief time period I’ve labored with him, I’ve seen how a lot of a diligent, detailed, hard-working coach and chief he’s.
“That is nice information for the membership and I’m trying ahead to working with Eddie and our colleagues on our thrilling journey forward.”
The membership’s shareholders, headed by the Public Funding Fund of Saudi Arabia, stated: “We’re excited to have secured Eddie’s long-term future. He’s a younger, dynamic and impressive coach who suits Newcastle United effectively; we stay up for working with him and supporting him as we attempt towards reaching long-term success.”
