Newcastle Manager Eddie Howe Recovering in Hospital After Pneumonia Diagnosis Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia, the club confirmed over the weekend. The 47-year-old coach was admitted late on Friday after feeling unwell for several days. As a result, Howe missed Newcastle’s emphatic 4-1 Premier League win over Manchester United at St James’ Park on Sunday. Assistant manager Jason Tindall took charge in his absence and later revealed that Howe had watched the match from his hospital bed. In a statement released by the club, Howe expressed gratitude for the support he and his family have received during his illness. “A huge thank you to everyone connected with Newcastle United and the wider football community for your messages and warm wishes. They have meant a lot to me and my family,” Howe said. “I also want to pay tribute to our incredible NHS and the hospital staff who have treated me. I’m immensely grateful for the specialist care I’m receiving and, after a period of recovery, I look forward to being back as soon as possible.” Newcastle have confirmed that Tindall, along with first-team coach Graeme Jones, will continue to oversee the team during upcoming league fixtures against Crystal Palace on April 16 and Aston Villa on April 19. The club added that further updates on Howe’s condition will be provided “in due course,” and reiterated its ongoing support: “The club continues to extend its best wishes and support to Eddie and his family as he continues his recovery.” Players Dedicate Victory to Howe Following the impressive win over Manchester United, Newcastle players and staff dedicated the performance to their absent manager. “We had to put a smile on his face,” said Tindall, highlighting the team’s motivation to deliver for Howe. The win kept Newcastle’s hopes of Champions League qualification alive, with the Magpies currently sitting fourth in the Premier League standings. Howe has been a transformative figure at the club since his appointment in November 2021, succeeding Steve Bruce. Under his leadership, Newcastle have finished 11th, 4th, and 7th in the last three seasons, and earlier this year, he led the team to their first domestic trophy in 70 years with a Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool. He has managed 165 matches for the Magpies across all competitions, recording 84 wins, 36 draws, and 45 defeats. Notably, Newcastle also claimed a famous Champions League group stage win over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2023–24 campaign under his guidance, although they failed to advance to the knockout rounds. Howe, who previously managed Bournemouth in two separate stints and had a brief tenure at Burnley, has frequently been touted as a potential future England manager. However, he recently clarified that he was not interviewed by the FA for the role following Gareth Southgate’s departure. The job ultimately went to former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel in October.