Newcastle Manager Recovering from Pneumonia

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has thanked fans and the football community for their kind messages and support as he recovers in hospital from pneumonia.

The 47-year-old was taken to hospital on Friday evening after feeling unwell for a few days.

The club announced on Saturday that Howe would miss their Premier League game against Manchester United at St James’ Park on Sunday. Despite his absence, the Magpies secured an impressive 4-1 victory. Assistant manager Jason Tindall shared that Howe watched the game from his hospital bed.

In a statement released by the club, Howe expressed his appreciation: “A big thank you to everyone connected to Newcastle United and the wider football family for your messages and warm wishes. They have meant a great deal to me and my loved ones. I also want to thank the amazing NHS workers and hospital staff who are taking care of me. I’m very grateful for the expert care I’m receiving, and I’m looking forward to returning once I’ve fully recovered.”

While Howe focuses on getting better, Tindall and coach Graeme Jones will take charge of Newcastle’s next two Premier League games against Crystal Palace on April 16 and Aston Villa on April 19. The club mentioned that they will give more updates about Howe’s health when the time is right.

Newcastle also said they are sending their best wishes to Howe and his family during this time.

Just last month, Howe led Newcastle to a historic Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool at Wembley—bringing the club its first domestic trophy in 70 years. Newcastle is currently in fourth place in the Premier League table.

Howe, who was born in Amersham, became Newcastle’s head coach in November 2021, replacing Steve Bruce. Under his leadership, the team has finished 11th, 4th, and 7th in the league in the past three seasons.

So far, he has managed 165 games for Newcastle in all competitions, with 84 wins, 36 draws, and 45 losses. In the 2023-24 season, his team famously beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League group stage, though they didn’t make it past the group phase.