Gary Lineker gave his thanks to Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe on Match of the Day
Gary Lineker gave his thanks to Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe on Match of the Day
Gary Lineker thanked Eddie Howe during their Match of the Day interview following Newcastle United's impressive 4-0 away win against Ipswich Town.
The Match Of the Day presenter spoke to the Magpies head coach in the wake of the Premier League clash at Portman Road. Lineker grilled Howe on the match, the midfield partnership between Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães and the January transfer window.
"I'm absolutely delighted with the players," Howe said. "What they've given this week, it's been a really big week for us.
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"Getting through to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup was one of our big aims. And our league form needed to improve. So, it's brilliant to get back-to-back wins.
At the end of the interview, Lineker congratulated Howe on the result. He referred to how Alan Shearer, one of the pundits on the show, will be easier to deal with after seeing his former club pick up maximum points.
Former England and Leicester City striker Lineker said: "Speaking of Newcastle fans, we've got one in the studio tonight - Alan Shearer. I just want to say thank you for that performance because he's so much better company when you've played well and win. So, thanks very much Eddie and congratulations."
United return to action on Boxing Day when they welcome Aston Villa to St James' Park.
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