Eddie Howe is an English professional football manager and former player who is the current manager of Premier League club Newcastle United. He is known for his attacking style of play and his ability to get the best out of his players.
Early life and youth career
Howe was born in Stockport, England, on November 29, 1977. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Bournemouth at the age of 12. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 1996.
Senior career
Howe spent most of his senior career in England, playing for Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Burnley, and AFC Bournemouth. He also played for Brentford in Scotland.
Managerial career
Howe began his managerial career in 2009, when he was appointed manager of Bournemouth's youth team. He was promoted to manager of the first team in 2012.
Howe led Bournemouth to promotion to League One in 2013, to the Championship in 2015, and to the Premier League in 2015. He was sacked by Bournemouth in 2020.
In 2021, Howe was appointed manager of Newcastle United. He has led Newcastle United to safety in the Premier League in his first season at the club.
Managerial Profile
Howe is an attacking-minded manager who likes his teams to play possession football. He is also known for his ability to get the best out of his players, especially young players.
Howe is a highly respected manager who has been praised for his work at Bournemouth and Newcastle United. He is considered to be one of the most promising young managers in England.
"Eddie is a very talented manager. He has a clear vision for how he wants his team to play. He is also a very good communicator and he is able to get the best out of his players." - Callum Wilson, Newcastle United striker
