Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe is joining the likes of Alan Shearer, Sir Bobby Robson and Jackie Milburn in being granted freedom of the city status after leading the Magpies to their first domestic trophy for 70 years.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe granted Freedom of the City - The Magpies boss joins Sir Bobby Robson and Alan Shearer in having the city’s highest civic honour.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has been given the city’s highest civic honour. Councillors voted on Wednesday afternoon to award the Magpies boss the Freedom of Newcastle. It comes after he guided NUFC to a historic victory in the Carabao Cup final earlier this year,

The Magpies boss has been awarded Freedom of Newcastle following the Carabao Cup victory which saw the club end a 70-year domestic silverware drought. | ITV News Tyne Tees

Newcastle United Eyeing Premier League Strikers to Strengthen AttackIn what promises to be a pivotal summer for Newcastle United, the club is set to bolster its squad with a fresh focus on attacking

Eddie Howe has spoken about Newcastle United's plans for the summer transfer window as the Magpies prepare for life in the Champions League.

Newcastle are in a very healthy PSR position heading into the summer transfer window when they could potentially spend an enormous amount.

The combination of results — Newcastle lost 1-0 but Manchester United eventually won 2-0 — means Howe’s side will play Champions League football again next season, along with Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur.

There is a reputed €100 million (S$146.2 million) to be earned from playing in Europe’s premier club competition next season. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Eddie Howe has doubled down on his ‘big summer’ for Newcastle United in the transfer market claim with the window set to open next week.

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