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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Louise Taylor

Newcastle admit they started planning for Eddie Howe’s exit at start of year

A view of St James’ Park before Newcastle v Bournemouth
Eddie Howe left Newcastle three weeks before the start of the season after almost five years in charge. Photograph: MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Newcastle’s sporting director, Ross Wilson, has revealed he began planning at the start of this year for Eddie Howe’s departure.

Howe stepped down as manager in late July and the club turned to Matthias Jaissle, who had been identified as the preferred successor.

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