Ciaran Morrison

Sun 12 April 2026 18:34, UK

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Newcastle United fans are turning against manager Eddie Howe following their 14th Premier League defeat of the season.

The Magpies dropped to 14th in the Premier League table after a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, despite going ahead in the first half through a Will Osula strike.

Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta scored two late goals, including a 94th minute penalty, to turn the game around for Crystal Palace and heap further pressure on Howe.

Howe has faced increasing scrutiny from the Newcastle fanbase in recent months due to underwhelming results and performances.

Newcastle have lost three consecutive games in all competitions, and the fixture list does not get any easier as Howe faces his old club Bournemouth before they travel to league leaders Arsenal.

Newcastle fans ‘have given up on backing Eddie Howe’

Howe has been Newcastle manager since 2021, and led the club to their first major domestic trophy since 1955 last season.

A fifth-placed finish and Champions League qualification have risen expectations, and Newcastle will miss out on European football altogether this season.

Newcastle fans believe they can hire a manager who can take them to that next level, whilst one supporter believes the 48-year-old now risks ruining his legacy at the club if he does not leave at the end of the season.

Howe’s game management and tactics have been questioned, with one fan saying they will not watch another match whilst he remains in charge at St James’ Park.

Newcastle owners need to step up amid Eddie Howe’s uncertain future

Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider that Newcastle’s ownership need to show stronger leadership on issues like Howe’s future.

Chief executive David Hopkinson revealed during the international break that he had no stance on whether Howe should remain in charge.

The club are approaching another important transfer window, and clarity over the manager’s position would be beneficial.

There will be interest in many of Newcastle’s key players this summer, with midfielder Sandro Tonali already expected to depart.

Newcastle could recoup big fees from player sales, but being able to recruit wisely in the market will be in doubt given the business they conducted last summer, and their failure to replace Alexander Isak.