Overview
- Kieran Trippier’s final home game on Sunday featured a guard of honour, a giant ‘TRIPPS’ banner and an 84th‑minute ovation, with fellow departee Emil Krafth honoured at half‑time.
- Following Sunday’s 3-1 win over West Ham at St James’ Park, Eddie Howe confirmed four exits: Trippier, Krafth, long‑serving club doctor Paul Catterson and goalkeeper Max Thompson.
- Howe said Monday that Newcastle faces a big summer and must sign better players or risk weakening the team after a league drop from the top five to mid‑table.
- The head coach said full‑backs Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall are set to be at the club for years to come, framing them as long‑term options after senior departures.
- Trippier, the first major signing after his January 2022 move from Atletico Madrid, is widely praised for leadership that helped lift a Carabao Cup and reach the Champions League, drawing tributes from team‑mates and a choreographed send‑off from fans.