Newcastle Manager Eddie Howe Discloses Real Reason Behind Recent Hospital Admission

Eddie Howe. Photo. Imago

Newcastle Manager Eddie Howe Discloses Real Reason Behind Recent Hospital Admission

Evans Ousuru 09:05 - 15.04.2025

Eddie Howe has given an update on his health status after missing the 4-1 against Manchester United clash last weekend.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been diagnosed with pneumonia and is recovering in hospital according to the Daily Mail.

Howe missed his side's 4-1 masterclass against Manchester United on Sunday after he was admitted to hospital on Friday night.

Assistant coach Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will take charge of Wednesday's visit of Crystal Palace and Saturday's trip to Aston Villa, after overseeing the priceless win against the Red Devils.

In a club statement on Monday, Howe said that he was looking forward to returning as soon as possible. 

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"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.

"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."

Tindall revealed he had received a message from Howe, 47, congratulating the team on the result, which moved them fourth in the table.

"I've just seen a message from Eddie congratulating us on the performance and the victory,' Tindall said. 'He was able to watch and I'm sure it has lifted his spirits.

"Eddie and I have been working together for 17 years and I don't think he's ever missed more than a day or two in that time.

Tindal added: "I had a text message from Eddie before the game that he put his trust in myself to do what I thought was right. I sent him a couple of messages today to say that he was hugely missed. He's one of the best managers there is."

On Saturday, it was confirmed Howe had been taken to hospital with an unspecified illness. Newcastle said the head coach was conscious and talking with his family.

Howe underwent several tests after being hospitalised and was not able to take training sessions last week following the 3-0 win at Leicester City.

Howe, formerly the head coach at Bournemouth, led Newcastle to a first domestic trophy in 70 years after beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.