The 47-year-old was hospitalised a fortnight ago and was absent from Newcastle’s last three matches, with assistant Jason Tindall taking charge of the team. Howe returned to wor

Tindall (reluctantly) spent six months attempting to go it alone at Bournemouth, but aside from his brief spell as part of Paul Heckingbottom’s staff at Sheffield United, he had never been without Howe for any of their previous 710 matches as a duo.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is continuing his recovery from pneumonia away from the football club with Jason Tindall fully prepared to take charge until his touchline partner is '100%' ready to return to action.