Eddie Howe Faces Pressure as Newcastle CEO Offers Measured Support
Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson offers lukewarm support to manager Eddie Howe after Sunderland derby defeat, as fans voice discontent over team's performance.
Newcastle United posts 44% rise in commercial income, achieves £34.7m profit after tax despite no European competition...
Newcastle United's CEO, David Hopkinson, gave Eddie Howe lukewarm support after the team's 2-1 loss to Sunderland, saying “I don't have a stance on his future. What I can tell you is that the derby loss hurt.”
Howe's team dropped to 12th in the Premier League after the defeat, which was compounded by a 7-2 thrashing at Barcelona in the Champions League. Hopkinson emphasized that the club takes the loss seriously and expects a strong finish to the season, with Howe remaining in charge.
The loss came days after Newcastle's crumbling exit in the Champions League, getting hammered 7-2 by Barcelona, despite a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
“I don't have a stance on his future. What I can tell you is that the derby loss hurt,” Hopkinson told reporters.
“We take it seriously. There's nothing within us that thinks, 'Well, it's just three points and on we go'. It has resonated.
“I spent a couple of hours in a one-on-one lunch recently with Eddie and we talked through a multitude of things, including that.”
Howe's got seven games to turn Newcastle's season around and secure a European spot. They're six points behind Chelsea in sixth place.
Despite the pressure, Howe's track record is solid - he's led Newcastle to Champions League qualification twice and even won the League Cup last season.
“Eddie is our manager. I expect to have a great run to the end of the season here and we will talk about the future when it's time,” Hopkinson added.
“Right now, we're focused on this season's competition.”
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Both media outlets have claimed that Howe's long-term future IS in doubt after the lengthy meeting with CEO David Hopkinson.
When questioned about Howe's future, Hopkinson said: "I don't have a stance on his future. What I can… pic.twitter.com/fVQqBc06br
Newcastle United has announced record revenues of £335.3 million for the year ending June 2025, with commercial income rising 44% despite no European competition. This growth is attributed to investments in retail and the opening of the 'St. James' STACK' fan zone. The club also posted a profit after tax of £34.7 million.
We've released our financial results for the year ending June 2025, confirming record revenues and a 44% increase in commercial income 📈
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“Lots of businesses exist to make profit. That’s not our ambition here. Our ambition here is not profit. It’s to win” ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/yBbhEmUWKI
The strong financial performance reflects Newcastle's progress on and off the pitch, including winning a domestic trophy and qualifying for the Champions League. CEO David Hopkinson praised the club's owners, PIF and the Reuben family, for their continued backing and investment in the club's vision.
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