Rene Howe

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Rene Howe

| image = Rene Howe 04-09-2010 1.jpg

| caption = Howe playing for Rushden & Diamonds in 2010

| fullname = Jermaine Renee Howe{{Cite book

| editor-first = Barry J.

| editor-last = Hugman

| title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11

| year = 2010

| publisher = Mainstream Publishing

| isbn = 978-1-84596-601-0

| page = 203 }}

| height = {{height|ft=6|in=2}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|10|22|df=y}}

| birth_place = Bedford, England

| currentclub = Kings Langley

| clubnumber =

| position = Striker

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 =

| years1 = 2003–2006

| years2 = 2006–2007

| years3 = 2007–2011

| years4 = 2008

| years5 = 2008–2009

| years6 = 2009

| years7 = 2010

| years8 = 2010–2011

| years9 = 2011

| years10 = 2011–2013

| years11 = 2013–2014

| years12 = 2014–2015

| years13 = 2015–2018

| years14 = 2018

| years15 = 2018–2019

| years16 = 2019–2020

| years17 = 2020

| years18 = 2020–2022

| years19 = 2022

| years20 = 2022–2023

| years21 = 2023–

| clubs1 = Bedford Town

| clubs2 = Kettering Town

| clubs3 = Peterborough United

| clubs4 = → Rochdale (loan)

| clubs5 = → Morecambe (loan)

| clubs6 = → Lincoln City (loan)

| clubs7 = → Gillingham (loan)

| clubs8 = → Rushden & Diamonds (loan)

| clubs9 = → Bristol Rovers (loan)

| clubs10 = Torquay United

| clubs11 = Burton Albion

| clubs12 = Newport County

| clubs13 = Kettering Town

| clubs14 = Hendon

| clubs15 = Kings Langley

| clubs16 = Walton Casuals

| clubs17 = Farnborough

| clubs18 = Bedford Town

| clubs19 = Ware

| clubs20 = Bedford Town

| clubs21 = Kings Langley

| caps1 = 81

| goals1 = 31

| caps2 = 40

| goals2 = 25

| caps3 = 15

| goals3 = 1

| caps4 = 20

| goals4 = 9

| caps5 = 37

| goals5 = 10

| caps6 = 17

| goals6 = 5

| caps7 = 18

| goals7 = 2

| caps8 = 19

| goals8 = 6

| caps9 = 12

| goals9 = 1

| caps10 = 81

| goals10 = 28

| caps11 = 15

| goals11 = 1

| caps12 = 29

| goals12 = 3

| caps13= 107

| goals13 = 35

| caps14 = 15

| goals14 = 6

| caps15 = 39

| goals15 = 11

| caps16 = 22

| goals16 = 9

| caps17 = 5

| goals17 = 1

| caps18 = 42

| goals18 = 33

| caps19 = 14

| goals19 = 10

| caps20 = 18

| goals20 = 2

| caps21 = 18

| goals21 = 9

| club-update = 16:02, 30 June 2023 (UTC)

}}

Jermaine Renee Howe (born 22 October 1986) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Kings Langley.

Howe began his senior career at Bedford Town in 2003, making 81 league appearances prior to joining Kettering Town in 2006. Having scored 25 goals in 40 league games for Kettering, he switched to Peterborough United in May 2007. He struggled to break into the side, making just 18 appearances in four years, and spent loan spells at Rochdale, Morecambe, Lincoln City, Gillingham, Rushden & Diamonds and Bristol Rovers. He left Peterborough permanently in July 2011 when he switched to Torquay United, and he established himself in the side over the next two years. Having made 89 appearances for Torquay, Howe joined Burton Albion in July 2013 but left by mutual consent in January 2014. He subsequently joined Newport County managed by his former Rushden & Diamonds manager Justin Edinburgh.

After stints with Kettering (for a second time), and a short spell with Southern Football League side Hendon in the summer of 2018, Howe moved to fellow Southern League side Kings Langley in August 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.evostikleaguesouthern.co.uk/News/Howe-Coup-for-Kings-Langley/112467/|title = Google}}

Club career

=Bedford Town=

Born in Bedford, Bedfordshire, Howe was educated in Bedford at Mark Rutherford School. He also has trained as an electrician.

=Kettering Town=

He was signed by Kettering Town in 2006 from his hometown club, Bedford Town, after impressing for them.{{cite news|title=Six in, nine out at Poppies|url=http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/kettering-town/six-in-nine-out-at-poppies-1-716961|work=Northamptonshire Telegraph|date=19 May 2006|access-date=11 August 2013}} Manager Morell Maison believed that Howe would be a "sensational talent" after making history with the club by becoming the first Poppies player in almost half a century to score five goals in a game, in a 10–1 win over Clitheroe.{{cite news|title=Howe to be a real star|url=http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/kettering-town/howe-to-be-a-real-star-1-754954|work=Northamptonshire Telegraph|date=27 November 2006|access-date=11 August 2013}} Howe scored 25 goals in the 2006–07 season, helping Kettering to finish as runners-up in the Conference North.

=Peterborough United=

He was signed by Peterborough United on 2 May 2007 for an undisclosed fee.{{cite news

| title = Peterborough snap up striker Howe

| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/peterborough_united/6260570.stm

| publisher = BBC Sport

| date = 2007-07-02

| access-date = 2007-07-17}} Upon the move, Howe says he aimed at the club was to score fifteen goals in his first season.{{cite news|title=Rene's target is to score 15|url=http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/rene-s-target-is-to-score-15-1-82040|publisher=Peterborough Today|date=26 July 2007|access-date=11 August 2013}} He scored his first Posh goal against Brentford in November 2007.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/7099934.stm|title=Peterborough 7-0 Brentford |publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 November 2007|access-date=14 September 2015}}

With few appearances in his first Peterborough season, Howe went out on loan at Rochdale, until the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Rochdale net Peterborough's Howe|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rochdale/7177570.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 January 2008|access-date=11 August 2013}} After impressing, Howe later joined Morecambe on loan for the 2008–09 season on 22 July 2008.{{cite news

| title = Howe heads to Morecambe

| url = http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12956_3852758,00.html

| publisher = Sky Sports

| date = 2008-07-22

| access-date = 2008-07-22}} He returned to Peterborough on 28 April 2009, one game before the end of Morecambe's season.{{cite news

| title = Howe loan spell ends at Morecambe

| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/morecambe/8023405.stm

| publisher = BBC Sport

| date = 2009-04-28

| access-date = 2009-04-30}} In July, Director of football Barry Fry accepted a bid for Howe of £150,000 from an unnamed club.{{cite news|title=Posh accept Howe offer|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11688/5415209/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=4 July 2009|access-date=11 August 2013}} Instead, on 3 August, Howe signed a six-month loan deal with Lincoln City.{{cite news|title=Imps clinch Howe signing|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11688/5471338/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=3 August 2009|access-date=11 August 2013}} He scored for Lincoln in their 3–1 defeat to Morecambe. In December 2009, he was sent back to Peterborough United after sustaining an injury.{{cite news|title=Lincoln end striker Howe's loan|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/lincoln_city/8387226.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 November 2009|access-date=11 August 2013}}

On 20 January 2010, he joined Gillingham on loan until the end of the season.{{cite news|title=GILLS SIGN RENE HOWE ON LOAN|url=http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10416~1938651,00.html|publisher=Official Gillingham website|date=20 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326111023/http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10416~1938651,00.html| archive-date=26 March 2012| url-status= live}} He scored his first goal for the Gills in his twelfth appearance during a 3–0 win against Southend United on 5 April.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8598480.stm|publisher=BBC News|title=Gillingham 3–0 Southend| date=5 April 2010}} However, Manager Mark Stimson turned to sign Howe on a permanent basis, citing the price range is the main reason.{{cite news|title=Stimson doubts Howe deal|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/6133107/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=4 May 2010|access-date=11 August 2013}}

Ahead of the 2010–11 season, Howe went on trial at Southend United,{{cite news|title=Mark Phillips and Luke Prosser join Southend United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southend_utd/8876405.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 August 2010|access-date=11 August 2013}} but Director of football Fry stated the club wasn't keen to sign him.{{cite news|title=Simpson to join Shrimpers|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/6294027/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=4 August 2010|access-date=11 August 2013}} After playing on trial for the club in an August 2010 friendly against a West Brom XI side, Howe signed on loan for Rushden & Diamonds until the following January.{{cite news|title=Diamonds sign Rene Howe on loan|url=http://www.thediamondsfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10784~2121376,00.html|publisher=Rushden & Diamonds F.C.|date=15 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226013716/http://www.thediamondsfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10784~2121376,00.html|archive-date=26 February 2012| url-status= live}} Manager Justin Edinburgh played a role in convincing him to join the club, so he can kick-start his career.{{cite news|title=Boss hopes to persuade Howe to join Diamonds|url=http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/boss-hopes-to-persuade-howe-to-join-diamonds-1-1083608|work=Northamptonshire Telegraph|date=5 August 2010|access-date=11 August 2013}} While on loan at Rushden and Diamonds, Howe stated his desire not to return to his parent club.{{cite news|title=Diamonds loan striker Rene Howe expecting Posh exit|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rushden_and_diamonds/9219706.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 November 2010|access-date=11 August 2013}} Despite their effort to extend his loan,{{cite news|title=Talks ongoing over deal to keep Howe|url=http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/talks-ongoing-over-deal-to-keep-howe-1-2339842|work=Northamptonshire Telegraph|date=30 December 2010|access-date=11 August 2013}} Rene returned to Peterborough on 1 January, following Rushden & Diamonds 3–0 defeat to Luton Town with manager Justin Edinburgh claiming there were numerous league clubs interested in signing Howe.{{cite news|title=Edinburgh's eyeing a treble|url=http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/edinburgh-s-eyeing-a-treble-1-2339909|work=Northamptonshire Telegraph|date=31 December 2010|access-date=11 August 2013}}

Howe joined Bristol Rovers on loan less than a month after his return from Rushden & Diamonds,{{cite news|title=Bristol Rovers sign Rene Howe and Scott Davies on loan|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bristol_rovers/9379815.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 January 2011|access-date=11 August 2013}} and made his first team debut away to Walsall on 29 January when he came on as a substitute, replacing Jo Kuffour. Howe scored his first Rovers goal against Oldham Athletic on 19 February 2011.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9394807.stm|title=Bristol Rovers 1 – 0 Oldham |publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 February 2011|access-date=14 September 2015}} By 2 March 2011, Howe had his loan spell with the club extended until 30 April 2011.{{cite news|title=Peterborough striker Howe extends Bristol Rovers loan|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bristol_rovers/9412144.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 March 2011|access-date=11 August 2013}} Howe also not ruling out to join Bristol Rovers on a permanent basis in the near future.{{cite news|title=Howe hopes for Rovers deal|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/6770052/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=21 February 2011|access-date=11 August 2013}}

=Torquay United=

Howe joined Torquay United on a two-year contract on 13 July 2011 at Torquay United,{{cite news|title=Torquay United sign ex-Peterborough striker Rene Howe|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14150869|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 July 2011|access-date=11 August 2013}} having been released by Peterborough United in the summer.{{Citation needed|date=August 2013}} Ahead of the move, Manager Martin Ling commented about Howe, describing him as: "He's the type we need – he's big and strong and can score goals."{{cite news|title='He's the type we need – he's big and strong and can score goals' says United's boss of his new centre forward|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/s-type-need-ndash-s-big-strong-score-goals-says/story-12940687-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=14 July 2011|access-date=11 August 2013}}

Howe scored in all three pre season home friendlies against Bristol City, Exeter City and Burnley after missing the first friendly against Tiverton Town. Howe also scored on his league debut for Torquay, in the 2–2 draw with Burton Albion{{cite news|title=Torquay United 2–2 Burton Albion|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Torquay-United-2-2-Burton-Albion/story-13087017-detail/story.html|publisher=Herald Express|date=6 August 2011|access-date=11 August 2013}} and scored again, in the next match, in a 2–1 win against his former club, Bristol Rovers.{{cite news|title=Bristol Rovers 1–2 Torquay United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14429564|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 August 2011|access-date=11 August 2013}} Then, on 25 October 2011, Howe scored his first brace of the season, in a 4–0 win over Wimbledon, ending their eight matches winless streak, starting since 10 September 2011.{{cite news|title=Howe delivers knock-out blow of his own with a brace as Gulls end slump|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Howe-delivers-knock-blow-brace-Gulls-end-slump/story-13665662-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=26 October 2011|access-date=11 August 2013}} Then, on 16 December 2011, in a 4–0 win over Accrington Stanley, Howe received a straight red card for his challenge on Dean Winnard, in a 3–1 loss.{{cite news|title=Rene Howe sent off as Gulls get 'owt all'|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Rene-Howe-sent-Gulls-owt/story-14180720-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=19 December 2011|access-date=11 August 2013}} His dismissal earned him a four match suspension.{{cite news|title=Red card costs Gulls Howe's services for four gamesk|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Red-card-costs-Gulls-Howe-s-services-games/story-14189770-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=20 December 2011|access-date=11 August 2013|archive-date=12 September 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912043846/http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Red-card-costs-Gulls-Howe-s-services-games/story-14189770-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|url-status=dead}} Having served his four-game ban, Howe made his return, coming on as a substitute in the 71st minute, in a 2–1 win over Morecambe.{{cite news|title=FINAL SCORE: Morecambe 1–2 Torquay United|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/FINAL-SCORE-Morecambe-1-2-Torquay-United/story-14995520-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=21 January 2012|access-date=11 August 2013}} Later in the 2011/12 season, Howe goalscoring added five more goals to his tally. In League Two play-off's, against Cheltenham Town, Howe come off as a substitute in the 21st minute after a hamstring injury{{cite news|title=Torquay are 'massive underdogs' says boss Martin Ling|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18057376|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 May 2012|access-date=11 August 2013}} and causing him to miss the next leg, which Torquay United lose again.{{cite news|title=Howe pledges: 'I'll be fit for play-off final'|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Howe-pledges-ll-fit-play-final/story-16105707-detail/story.html|publisher=Herald Express|date=17 May 2012|access-date=11 August 2013}} In his first season at Torquay, he was the first-choice striker and both top scorer in the league, jointing with Lee Mansell and all competitions with fourteen; also a key-player to the club that send the club to the League Two play-off's by finishing fifth place.{{cite news|title=Rene Howe enjoys 'battering ram' role in Torquay United' run-in|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Rene-Howe-enjoys-battering-ram-role-Torquay/story-15635120-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=27 March 2012|access-date=11 August 2013}} However, Howe was the player who was sent off most often for the club twice and scored fourteen goals in forty-three appearances in all competitions.

In 2012–13 season, Howe retained his first choice striker despite the arrival of Ryan Jarvis.{{cite news|title=Ryan Jarvis wants Torquay United striker role|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19284450|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 August 2012|access-date=11 August 2013}} Howe scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against Cheltenham Town on 21 August 2012{{cite news|title=Torquay vs Cheltenham: Striker Zebroski earns Robins a point|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Torquay-vs-Cheltenham-Striker-Zebroski-earns/story-16740628-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=22 August 2012|access-date=11 August 2013}} and then scored twice in a 4–2 win over Rochdale.{{cite news|title=Torquay vs Rochdale: That's Howe to do it|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Torquay-vs-Rochdale-s-Howe/story-16766858-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=25 August 2012|access-date=11 August 2013}} One month later, on 18 September 2012, Howe started scoring eight goals in eight consecutive games.{{cite news|title=Rene's scoring run goes on, but the biggest cheer is saved for Mansell|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Rene-s-scoring-run-goes-biggest-cheer-saved/story-17108493-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=18 October 2012|access-date=11 August 2013}} It was ended on 23 October, in a match against Gillingham.{{cite news|title=Torquay United striker Rene Howe: "More goals to come from me"|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Torquay-United-striker-Rene-Howe-goals-come/story-17168392-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=25 October 2012|access-date=11 August 2013}} Later in the 2012/13 season, Howe goalscoring form added six more goals to his tally and formed a new partnership with Elliot Benyon, under manager Alan Knill.{{cite news|title=Alan Knill prefers twin-pronged attack at Stanley|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Alan-Knill-prefers-twin-pronged-attack-Stanley/story-18299094-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=2 March 2013|access-date=11 August 2013}} Once again, Howe was the club's top scorer this season for the second time running and was awarded the Top Goalscorer honour.{{cite news|title=Torquay United 2012/13 Awards by Torbay News Agency|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/pictures/Torquay-United-2012-13-Awards-Torbay-News-Agency/pictures-18837174-detail/pictures.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=29 April 2013|access-date=11 August 2013}}

At the end of the 2012–13 season, Howe was offered a new deal,{{cite news|title=Torquay: Saah & Downes offered deals but seven released|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22478953|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 May 2013|access-date=11 August 2013}} but he rejected the offer of a new contract in July 2013,{{cite news|title=Torquay United: Top-scorer Rene Howe set to leave Plainmoor|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22471579|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 May 2013|access-date=11 August 2013}} leading attracted interests from clubs like Southend United,{{cite news|title=Shrimpers join race to sign Gulls' top scorer|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Shrimpers-join-race-sign-Gulls-scorer/story-19132383-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=30 May 2013|access-date=11 August 2013}} York City{{cite news|title=York make offer to sign up unsettled Gulls striker Rene Howe|url=http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/York-make-offer-sign-unsettled-Gulls-striker-Rene/story-19283618-detail/story.html|publisher=Western Morning News|date=14 June 2013|access-date=11 August 2013}} and Hibernian.{{cite news|title=Rene Howe poised to go from TQ1 to the Europa League|url=http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Rene-Howe-poised-TQ1-Europa-League/story-19501346-detail/story.html#axzz2bhhfc9lH|publisher=Herald Express|date=11 July 2013|access-date=11 August 2013}}

=Burton Albion=

Following his release from Torquay United, Howe signed for Burton Albion on a two-year contract on 13 July 2013.{{Cite news|title=Burton sign Howe |url=http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/howesigning-911199.aspx |work=Burton Albion F.C. |publisher=Burton Albion |date=13 July 2013 |access-date=13 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130716220210/http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/howesigning-911199.aspx |archive-date=16 July 2013 }} He scored his first goal for the club on 17 August 2013 in a 3–2 victory over Fleetwood Town.{{Soccerbase season|45428|2013|access-date=2 September 2013}}

=Newport County=

Howe was released by Burton Albion in January 2014 and joined Newport County under his former Rushden & Diamonds manager Justin Edinburgh.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25668386 Howe joins Newport County] He made his debut for Newport in the 3–3 draw versus Accrington Stanley on 12 January. He scored his first goal for Newport on 25 January 2014 in the 3–1 defeat at Bristol Rovers. On 25 March 2015 Howe was released from his contract with Newport on compassionate grounds due to a serious family illness.[http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/football/newportcounty/11876995.UPDATE__Striker_Rene_Howe_leaves_County_on_compassionate_grounds/ Howe leaves Newport]

=Return to Non-League=

Howe rejoined Kettering Town currently in the Southern League Premier for his 2nd spell on 20 November{{year missing|date=May 2018}} subject to international clearance from the Welsh FA.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}

In August 2020, Howe returned to his first club Bedford Town.{{cite web|url=https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/local-boy-rene-howe-returns-home-as-bedford-town-secure-coup/|title=Local boy Rene Howe returns home as Bedford Town secure coup|work=Bedford Independent|last1=Carr|first1=Tom|date=10 August 2020|accessdate=31 July 2022}} The 2021–22 season saw Bedford Town win the Southern Football League Division One Central title,{{cite web|url=https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/bedford-town-are-champions-as-tomlinson-double-sees-off-dunstable/|title=Bedford Town are champions as Tomlinson double sees off Dunstable|work=Bedford Independent|date=16 April 2022|accessdate=31 July 2022}} Howe finishing as the league's top goalscorer with 27 goals before departing the club.{{cite web|url=https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/leading-striker-rene-howe-departs-bedford-town-for-second-time/|title=Leading striker Rene Howe departs Bedford Town for second time|work=Bedford Independent|last1=Carr|first1=Tom|date=29 May 2022|accessdate=31 July 2022}}

In July 2022, Howe joined Ware.{{cite web|url=https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/ware/news/rene-howe-signs-for-ware-2717619.html|title=Rene Howe signs for Ware|publisher=Ware F.C.|date=30 July 2022|accessdate=31 July 2022}} He returned to Bedford Town in December.{{cite web|url=https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/third-times-a-charm-as-eagles-legend-rene-howe-returns-to-bedford-town/|title=Third time's a charm as Eagles legend Rene Howe returns to Bedford Town|publisher=Bedford Independent|last1=Carr|first1=Tom|date=8 December 2022|accessdate=30 June 2023}}

In June 2023, Howe returned to Kings Langley.{{cite tweet|title=𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 We are delighted to announce the signing of Rene Howe. Rene was a key member of our 2018/19 squad scoing 10 goals in the campaign. #upthelango|number=1674417617187254275|user=KLFCOfficial|date=29 June 2023|accessdate=30 June 2023}}