Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has declared he would step down if he no longer believed he was the right man to lead the club. The statement comes after Newcastle's 3-2 defeat to Brentford left them 12th in the Premier League table, prompting boos from frustrated supporters at St James' Park.

Howe, who ended Newcastle's 70-year wait for a major trophy by winning the Carabao Cup last season, acknowledged the current struggles but maintained confidence in his position. The team has won only one of their last eight matches across all competitions, yet the club's hierarchy continues to back the manager who has overseen a remarkable transformation since 2021.

Despite recent poor form, Howe's tenure has seen Newcastle reach the Champions League twice and secure their first domestic cup victory in decades. The Magpies face Azerbaijan's Qarabag in the Champions League last 16 and host Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round this week. Howe emphasized drawing on past experiences during difficult periods, insisting the team's collective spirit can quickly reverse their current momentum.

Quick Fact: Newcastle won their first major trophy in 70 years under Howe's management in February 2023.