Eddie Howe: Newcastle head coach leaves role with Magpies after nearly five years in charge

Eddie Howe has left his role as Newcastle United head coach. <p>The decision has been taken following discussions with the club's hierarchy over the last 48 hours, although Howe had started the ball rolling on a potential departure a number of weeks ago.</p><p>In this time, Howe continued to focus on preparing the Newcastle team for their season opener against Liverpool on August 23, live on<em> Sky Sports</em>. Howe's departure comes 25 days before that fixture.</p><p><strong>Matthias Jaissle</strong> of <strong>Al Ahli </strong>Is the favourite to replace Howe and Newcastle are hopeful of putting him in charge within 24 hours. <em>Sky Sports News</em> understands talks are at an advanced stage with the 38-year-old German coach.