Newcastle United say they are not seeking an immediate change of head coach despite a turbulent campaign that has combined cup progress with damaging results in the league.
Chief executive David Hopkinson said he has no settled view on Eddie Howe's long‑term future but stressed the club is 'not looking to make a change at the moment.' The Magpies have reached the Champions League last 16 and the Carabao Cup semi-finals again, yet heavy defeats — notably a 7-2 loss to Barcelona at the Nou Camp and a 2-1 home derby defeat by Sunderland that prompted boos at St James' Park — have left Newcastle 12th in the Premier League.
The board continue to back Howe. Hopkinson, who met Howe for a one-to-one lunch to discuss the situation, said: 'Eddie is our manager. I expect to have a great run to the end of the season here and we will talk about the future when it's time. Right now, we're focused on this season's competition.'
With seven matches remaining the club are preparing for both outcomes — securing European qualification and missing out. Howe and sporting director Ross Wilson have been working on transfer plans for either scenario, with another active summer expected. The squad needs
