That’s really concerning news about Eddie Howe, especially given how important he’s been to Newcastle’s resurgence in recent years. At just 47, he’s still relatively young, so to hear he was hospitalized after feeling unwell for several days definitely raises some alarm bells—though it’s encouraging that he’s conscious and speaking with family.
The club keeping the details of his illness private is understandable, but the “ongoing tests” part suggests they’re still trying to pinpoint exactly what’s going on. With someone as high-profile and active as Howe, any health issue—especially something that requires overnight hospital observation—is bound to cause concern among fans and the football world at large.
In the meantime, it’s good to see Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones stepping in for continuity. They know the squad well, and Tindall in particular has been Howe’s long-time right-hand man dating back to their Bournemouth days, so there’s a strong sense of familiarity in the setup.
Also, what a season it’s been for Newcastle:
- Carabao Cup win over Liverpool—finally breaking that 70-year domestic trophy drought
- Still in the fight in the Premier League, sitting 7th
- That unforgettable night against PSG in the Champions League, even if they didn’t make it out of the group
It’s really been a remarkable few years under Howe—taking over in November 2021, lifting a club that was in real trouble, and making them competitive in Europe again.
Do you follow Newcastle closely, or are you just keeping an eye on the bigger Premier League picture?