News. Club confirms Eddie Howe's new coaching team

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Published
16 Nov 21

Newcastle United has confirmed a number of changes to its first team coaching staff following the appointment of Eddie Howe as the club's new head coach

Eddie has already been joined at the Newcastle United Training Centre by assistant head coach Jason Tindall, who was previously his assistant at AFC Bournemouth before taking on the managerial position.

Jason Tindall observes Allan Saint-Maximin at training

First team coaches Stephen Purches and Simon Weatherstone, who left the Vitality Stadium in June 2021 following several years of service, have also signed contracts on Tyneside.

Assistant head coach Graeme Jones, first team development coach Ben Dawson and goalkeeper coach Simon Smith all form part of Eddie's new coaching set-up.

The club has also added to its sports science department, with Dan Hodges arriving from AFC Bournemouth.

Meanwhile, Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence, who arrived as assistants to Steve Bruce in July 2019, have left their roles after supporting Graeme Jones during an interim period.

The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Steve and Stephen and wishes them well for the future.

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