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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Eddie Howe explains decision to leave Newcastle United in emotional statement

Eddie Howe has explained his decision to leave his position as Newcastle United’s head coach, sharing a lengthy and emotional statement with fans of the club.

Thursday brought the news that Howe would be leaving St James’s Park, seemingly by mutual consent, and the timing of the announcement proved surprising – given it came two months after the end of the previous Premier League season, and just three weeks before the impending one.

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