Newcastle Star Goes Wild After Club’s Eddie Howe Sacking Decision—He’s Definitely Following Him Out

In a city where black-and-white passion runs deeper than the Tyne, Newcastle United’s faithful erupted into a frenzy today as reports confirmed the club’s unwavering support for beleaguered manager Eddie Howe. Just two points above the Premier League relegation zone after a gut-wrenching 3-1 defeat to Brentford on Sunday, the Magpies’ hierarchy has drawn a line in the sand: no sack for the man who ended 56 years of trophy drought with last season’s EFL Cup triumph. Social media exploded with memes, chants, and unfiltered relief, turning St. James’ Park into a virtual coliseum of divided loyalties.

The decision, leaked via The I Paper and echoed across outlets like FourFourTwo, stems from “cast-iron” backing by chief executive Darren Eales (noted as David Hopkinson in some reports) and Saudi owners PIF. Despite a winless away streak stretching to 10 games—drawing three and losing seven—Howe’s credentials remain untarnished in boardroom eyes. “Eddie’s our architect,” a club source told reporters, amid whispers of a post-international break reset against Manchester City on November 22. PIF’s faith isn’t blind; it’s rooted in Howe’s seventh-place finish last term and Champions League heroics this season, where Newcastle sit comfortably in the group stage.

Yet, the Toon Army’s reaction was anything but unanimous. X (formerly Twitter) lit up with #HoweOut trending alongside #BackEddie, amassing over 150,000 posts in hours. “Sacked? Over my dead body— he gave us silverware!” roared one fan account with 50k followers, sharing clips of Howe’s Carabao Cup lift. Pundit Jamie Carragher piled on via Sky Sports, declaring Howe “can do no more” and urging an England job pivot if Thomas Tuchel departs post-World Cup. “The club’s let him down with injuries and form,” Carragher fumed, pointing to Alexander Isak’s summer exit to Liverpool as a seismic blow. Simon Jordan of TalkSport offered a counter-theory: home crowds demand flair, but away setups turn timid. “Eddie’s got to square that circle,” Jordan urged, backing the boss to rebound.

At the heart of Howe’s vision—and the fans’ fury—stands Sandro Tonali, the €75m Italian maestro whose return from an 18-month betting ban last season ignited the midfield fire. Now 25, Tonali’s silky distribution has anchored Newcastle’s Champions League push, with three assists already. But in Premier League away woes, he’s been a ghost: just four goal attempts across four road games, per Opta stats. “Sandro’s our metronome, but isolation kills him on the break,” Howe lamented post-Brentford, where Tonali’s late interception sparked nothing. Fans adore him—#TonaliToonKing viral threads hail his grit—yet whispers grow of a tactical tweak to unleash him alongside Bruno Guimarães. If Howe’s staying, Tonali’s the spark to reignite the road warriors.

As the international break looms, Newcastle’s reset feels pivotal. PIF eyes a “significant summer” splash—a centre-back, midfielder, and striker—to fortify Howe’s spine. For now, the Geordie roar drowns out doubts: Eddie’s safe, but the pressure cooker simmers. Will the wild support propel them up, or fuel fresh flames? St. James’ awaits its verdict.