Eddie Howe
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Overview

Eddie Howe, born Edward John Frank Howe on 29 November 1977, is an English professional football manager and former player who currently manages Premier League club Newcastle United. His career spans from playing for AFC Bournemouth and Portsmouth to managing Bournemouth, Burnley, and Newcastle United, with notable achievements including leading Bournemouth to the Premier League and winning several managerial awards.
Main Milestones
Birth
29 November 1977
Eddie Howe was born in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, marking the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.
Early Playing Career at AFC Bournemouth
1995-2002
Howe began his professional playing career at AFC Bournemouth, coming up through the youth system and spending eight years with the club, making over 200 competitive appearances.
Playing for Portsmouth
2002-2004
Howe moved to Portsmouth in 2002 but suffered two long-term knee injuries, limiting his appearances to just two games over two seasons.
Return to AFC Bournemouth
2004-2007
Howe returned to Bournemouth on loan in 2004 and later completed a permanent switch, playing for another three years before retiring due to injury in 2007.
First Managerial Stint at AFC Bournemouth
2008-2011
Howe took over as caretaker manager of Bournemouth in December 2008 and was appointed permanent manager in January 2009. He impressively brought the club out of the League Two relegation zone and gained promotion to League One in the 2009/10 campaign.
Managing Burnley
2011-2012
Howe became the manager of Burnley in January 2011, finishing eighth in the 2010/11 Championship season before departing in October 2012 to rejoin Bournemouth.
Second Stint at AFC Bournemouth
2012-2020
Howe led Bournemouth to two further promotions, including winning the 2014/15 Championship title, and kept the club in the Premier League for five consecutive years before resigning in 2020 following relegation.
Managing Newcastle United
2021-Present
Howe was appointed as the head coach of Newcastle United in November 2021, signing a contract until the summer of 2024. He guided Newcastle to an eleventh-place finish in the Premier League in his first season and was rewarded with a long-term contract in August 2022.