Alan Shearer has questioned the timing of Eddie Howes departure from Newcastle and predicted a tough season ahead for the Tyneside club. Howe stood down on Thursday as head coach at St James Park after five years in charge, the news coming just hours after his team were thrashed 4-1 at Bristol City in a pre-season friendly.It has been a turbulent summer for Newcastle with Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali having left and captain Bruno Guimaraes desperate to join Arsenal.And Shearer believes it would have been better if the 48-year-old had offered to go at the end of last season.He told Betfair: If something was going to happen, you would have thought it would have happened at the end of last season so it would have given Newcastle time to prepare.I dont know whats gone on, whether it was the end of last season, whether it was the summer, whether he feels they cant continue to sell his best players.I dont think its a great look for whats happening at the minute with Newcastle. Were selling all our best players. The fans are seeing [Alexander] Isak go, the fans are seeing Tonali go, the fans are seeing Gordon go. My guess is its probably only a matter of time before Bruno goes.Table of ContentsNewcastles new transfer model fails to convince ShearerJaissle will have to navigate tricky waters at Newcastle ShearerNewcastles new transfer model fails to convince ShearerNewcastle have made some signings over recent weeks but have gone for up-and-coming talents such as Ewen Jaouen, Sean Steur, Aladji Bamba and Bazoumana Traore.And Shearer is not convinced that is a recipe for success.Id like to see Newcastle sign players, because its alright having this bold new look of going for young, hungry players who are 30 or 40 million pounds. But also, the Premier League is tough. You need some experienced heads in there as well, he added.Theres no doubt this seasons going to be a tough one for Newcastle. You cant keep selling your best players in the hope that youre going to get to where you want to get to. What I would like is stability.Howe led Newcastle to the EFL Cup in 2025 the clubs first major trophy in 70 years but his relationship with an expectant fanbase turned sour last season with a 12th-placed finish as well as home-and-away defeats to bitter rivals Sunderland.Jaissle will have to navigate tricky waters at Newcastle ShearerMatthias Jaissle is rumoured to be Howes replacement. The 38-year-old German is currently at Al-Ahli, who, like Newcastle, are owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.Jaissle won the Austrian Bundesliga with RB Salzburg and has led Al-Ahli to two Asian Champions League successes but Shearer is wary of bringing someone in with no Premier League experience.Clearly, hes got a great record in Saudi [but] clearly, hes very young and inexperienced, said the former Newcastle striker. The Premier League is a beast of a league. Its a big ask for anyone to come in and take over after what Eddies done. If Jaissle does come in, youre asking a 38-year-old to navigate very, very tricky waters. Topics Eddie Howe Matthias Jaissle Newcastle United F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Who is Matthias Jaissle, the incoming Newcastle boss? Jon Fisher 30th July, 2026 BREAKING: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle Jon Fisher 30th July, 2026 Newcastle suffer friendly defeat at Bristol City as defensive issues laid bare Nicholas McGee 29th July, 2026 I would like him to stay but De Zerbi wont guarantee Tottenham midfielder Bergvall a starting place Tom Rostance 29th July, 2026 Revealed: The top 10 most expensive Premier League signings of all time adjusted for inflation Ben Miller 27th July, 2026 Newcastle sign Bamba but will he play alongside Arsenal target Bruno Guimaraes? Jon Fisher 24th July, 2026
