Newcastle fans all say the same thing about Eddie Howe’s future after history is made vs Qarabag
Newcastle fans have pledged their support to Eddie Howe after their victory over Qarabag.
The Magpies progressed into the round of 16 in the Champions League with ease, winning 3-2 at St James’ Park to claim a 9-3 victory on aggregate.
It was a much-needed boost for Howe, with Newcastle’s Premier League form putting him under immense pressure.
However, with the victory over the Azerbaijani side, ensuring that he became the first English manager in Champions League history to claim seven wins in the competition, supporters have come to his defence.
Union SG (A) ☑️
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) February 25, 2026
Benfica (H) ☑️
Athletic Club (H) ☑️
PSV (H) ☑️
Qarabağ (A) ☑️
Qarabağ (H) ☑️
The most victories in a single season by an English manager in the @ChampionsLeague
Eddie Howe 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/DVx75FS0wE
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Newcastle fans give their support to Eddie Howe
Despite their progression in the Champions League, the Magpies have been poor in the Premier League.
As it stands, they sit 11th in the table and are nine points off fifth, with this position likely to earn qualification into the Champions League this season.
On top of this, there is a real possibility that the Magpies don’t even qualify for any European competition, which would no doubt be a massive failure.
Therefore, despite Howe overseeing plenty of success at St James’ Park in recent years, he has now emerged as one of the favourites to be sacked next in the Premier League.
Nevertheless, many fans would be unhappy to see the manager depart, and have come to his support on X after his recent achievement.
To think people want him sacked right now 🫠
— ToonTalk (@Toon_TaIk) February 25, 2026
Brilliant, we’re lucky to have him 🥰🥰
— United We Stand (@DJT0602) February 25, 2026
Fairs I love him, yes he’s not perfect but I back him
— Tom – 🖤🤍🇩🇪🇨🇩Harvey Barnes Enthusiast (@BellsyNUFC) February 25, 2026
Love Wor Eddie & last 16 what an achievement that is too
— Malma42 📚 📺 ⚽️ (@malma421) February 25, 2026
*in the same season he has been called out by Social Media fans for the sack…..
— EMHJRMc (@EMHJRMC) February 26, 2026
& still fans ( mainly outside the city ) complain about him , Eddies loved in the Toon
— LL DAZ DEL (SAVE ENGLAND NOW ) (@LLDazDel) February 25, 2026
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— Newcastle United Supporters’ Club (@NUSCuk) February 25, 2026
When will Newcastle find out their Champions League opponent?
As it stands, Newcastle know they will either face Chelsea or Barcelona in the round of 16 in the Champions League.
The Magpies will get confirmation on who it will be on Friday when the draw is made for the next round.
It is set to begin at 11am, with all six of England’s side still in the competition.
The draw will be streamed live through UEFA.com, UEFA.tv and the official UEFA Champions League app.
The fixtures for the tie will take place on 10 March or 11 March for the first leg and on 17 March or 18 March for the second leg.
It remains to be seen if Newcastle can continue their fine form in the competition and get past either Barcelona or Chelsea to progress into the quarter-finals in the competition.