Pressure continues to intensify on Eddie Howe as Newcastle United endure a disappointing run of form, leaving them languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.
Jordan Slams Newcastle Star as Pressure Mounts on Howe
Pressure continues to intensify on Eddie Howe as Newcastle United endure a disappointing run of form, leaving them languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.
The latest setback a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park has only deepened concerns surrounding the club’s trajectory. Despite taking a 1-0 lead into half-time, Newcastle once again failed to hold on, echoing a similar collapse against Sunderland just weeks earlier. Frustration was evident at full-time, with boos ringing out from the away end as Howe and his players approached supporters.
Amid the growing scrutiny, outspoken pundit Simon Jordan has delivered a scathing assessment of one of Newcastle’s high-profile signings, reportedly valued at £60 million. Jordan did not hold back in questioning the player’s mentality and influence within the squad.
“I studied his attitude and I discovered that he was the main reason why Eddie Howe is facing pressure to be sacked. Such a player cannot work under me as coach. He should find his way out now, either on loan or a permanent move,” Jordan stated.
While he stopped short of naming the player directly, his comments have sparked widespread debate among fans and pundits alike, with many speculating about which underperforming star could be at the centre of the criticism.
Jordan also acknowledged that while a managerial change could offer a short-term boost, deeper structural issues remain. Newcastle’s ongoing struggles with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) continue to limit their flexibility in the transfer market—meaning any potential successor to Howe would face similar constraints.
Despite the mounting pressure, the hierarchy at St James’ Park are understood to still be backing Howe for now. However, with results faltering and criticism growing louder, the coming weeks could prove decisive for both the manager and certain members of his squad.
For Newcastle, the situation is becoming increasingly delicate—raising serious questions about whether change is needed on the pitch, in the dugout, or both.
