Alan Shearer sends seven-word message as Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United

Alan Shearer has perfectly summed up how most Newcastle United supporters are feeling about Eddie Howe's departure.

While it has emerged on Thursday, 30 July, that the 48-year-old will step down from his role at St James' Park, it is believed that he made the decision weeks ago.

The former Bournemouth boss led the Magpies to their first trophy in seven decades, as they beat Liverpool in the final of the Carabao Cup in 2025.

However, after a 12th-place finish in the Premier League last term, and recent admissions about a lack of control over transfers, Howe feels now is the best time to take a break from the sport.

It is understood that Al Ahli's Matthias Jaissle will take over ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with everything moving very quickly in the north east.

Emotions are all over the place, understandably, but Shearer has made sure to give Howe the flowers he deserves for what he achieved during his five years at the club.

Alan Shearer emotional as Newcastle United news sends shockwaves

Howe will forever be remembered for helping the Magpies to lift silverware once again, and that is exactly what the former striker is grafeful for.

Taking to Instagram (30 July), Shearer shared an image of the manager with the Carabao Cup, captioned: "Thanks Eddie. You gave us this day".

Jacob Ramsey was the first of Newcastle's current players to like the post, with many more likely to come as news travels across the globe.

Attention now turns to his replacement, who could be announced within days, as reports expect Jaissle to take pre-season training this week.

Eddie Howe's eye-opening post-Bristol City quotes

When quizzed about Bruno Guimaraes' future following Newcastle's 4-1 defeat to Bristol City, the response was far from ideal.

He said "what will be, will be," which would suggest that it is only a matter of time before Arsenal secure the Brazilian playmaker's signature.

The former manager also admitted to losing control of the club's transfers, claiming that everything is now going through Ross Wilson.

Given these comments, the writing was on the wall for the 48-year-old. Nonetheless, it makes his departure no less shocking for those at St James' Park.