Eddie Howe reveals what happened after CEO David Hopkinson's comments on his Newcastle futureThe head coach has spoken in-depth about what happened after his two-hour meeting with David HopkinsonView ImageNewcastle United boss Eddie Howe has denied that there has been a "fall out" between himself and CEO David Hopkinson - despite some ominous comments from the Toon supremo during the international break. ‌Howe stated in his press conference that he has not sought or been given any assurances on his future. I expect to have a great run to the end of the season and we'll talk about the future when it's time." When asked what he needed to make things a success on Tyneside, Howe said: "What do I need? "When asked about the headlines and whether he had sought assurances, Howe said: "Absolutely not - I don't need assurances from anybody.

Source: Express April 10, 2026 18:54 UTC