Newcastle United has announced that Eddie Howe has returned to his role as the club’s manager after a recent battle with pneumonia.
His recovery was closely followed by fans and the club alike, and they are thrilled to see him back at work.
A Sudden Absence
Two weeks ago, the club revealed that Howe would be missing the match against Manchester United after being hospitalized due to illness.
Reports indicated that the manager had been rushed to the hospital, causing him to miss the dramatic 4-1 victory over Manchester United at St James’ Park.
During that match, assistant manager Jason Tindall stepped in to oversee the preparations and lead the team.
Howe’s absence stretched beyond just that match.
He also missed Newcastle’s commanding 5-0 win against Crystal Palace and their disappointing 4-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
The Club’s Update
On Thursday morning, Newcastle United took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the positive news that Howe had returned to his duties at the club’s Training Centre.
They confirmed that he had been recovering from pneumonia and was now back to work after a period of rest.
The club also expressed their gratitude for the support and warm wishes from fans during his recovery.
The club had previously confirmed on April 12th that Howe was hospitalized with an unspecified illness.
At that time, they assured fans that he was conscious, talking to his family, and in good hands.
Tindall’s Update During Howe’s Absence
In the time that Howe was recovering, assistant manager Tindall kept fans updated.
Before the match against Crystal Palace, he said, “There’s no update, he’s in the best possible hands and he’s resting, which is the most important thing right now.”
He also acknowledged that it was rare for Howe to be absent for any length of time, highlighting how dedicated Howe has been to the club.
Tindall also praised the team’s momentum and consistency, emphasizing how important these were as Newcastle continued to pursue their season objectives.
“We want to finish as high up the table as possible, and we know we have seven huge games coming up,” Tindall remarked, signaling the importance of the next steps in their campaign.
Looking Ahead
Eddie Howe, who previously managed Bournemouth, has made a significant impact since taking over at Newcastle.
Under his leadership, the club lifted their first domestic trophy in 70 years, winning the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley.
Now back on the job, Howe will be focusing on guiding the team through the final stretch of the season as they aim for a strong finish.