Eddie Howe: Newcastle appoint former Bournemouth boss as new head coach
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Howe has now confirmed his return to coaching 15 months after leaving Bournemouth, having been in the stands for Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Brighton on the weekend alongside the club’s new co-owner Amanda Staveley. “It is a great honour to become head coach of a club with the stature and history of Newcastle United,” said Howe. I am very excited to begin our journey together.” open image in gallery Eddie Howe beside Newcastle owner Amanda Staveley at Brighton Howe made more than 250 on-pitch appearances for Bournemouth, where he spent the vast majority of his playing career. In 2009, Howe was named head coach of Bournemouth for the first time, a position he held for three years in a spell that saw him achieve promotion to League One.