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Howe Presses for Clarity on Newcastle’s Long-Term Projects as Board Keeps Faith—for Now

Club leaders stress a long-term roadmap, with January set to test the sporting project.

Overview

  • Eddie Howe called Newcastle’s stadium and training-ground situation “in limbo” and said there is a 99.9% chance he will not be manager when those projects are completed.
  • Ownership has yet to decide between redeveloping St James’ Park or building a new stadium and has not selected a site for a future multi-team training complex.
  • CEO David Hopkinson has said the team will continue at St James’ Park in its current format for years, with incremental upgrades ongoing at Benton despite site limitations.
  • The board has publicly backed Howe but is closely monitoring results after a poor league run, with Hopkinson and sporting director Ross Wilson observing the latest defeat at Old Trafford.
  • Co-owner Jamie Reuben reiterated the project’s long-term nature and told supporters the rebuild will continue into 2026 and beyond as the January window approaches.