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The Eddie Howe Tottenham Press Conference has taken place.
The Newcastle United Head Coach speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s match at St James’ Park.
United would move from eighth to sixth with a victory, as Man U play later on Saturday at Bournemputh and West Ham at home to Fulham on Sunday.
The Eddie Howe Tottenham Press Conference highlights:
Eddie Howe on Fulham win last weekend:
“It wasn’t a great performance but we were dogged and determined.
“I thought it was a big step forward, not playing too well but finding a way to score and win the game.
“We haven’t been able to do that enough this season, find a way to win games like that.”
Eddie Howe on Joelinton’s new deal:
“Amazing news for all of us, such a great player, a big boost.
“We are glad he sees his future here.
“He has never doubted his love for Newcastle or his want to stay.
“He is very popular internally; everyone looks at Joe as a winner.
“He has a brilliant bond with the supporters as well, hopefully that is a big lift for everyone.”
Eddie Howe on Tottenham:
“I admire them tactically; I admire them physically.
“A lot of credit must go to Ange for the job he has done and the philosophy he has implemented.
“I think they have played very well this year.”
Eddie Howe on injuries and availability:
“The closest player to coming back would be Tino Livramento, he has not trained with the team but has been out on the grass.
“Lewis Hall has not trained at all this week, so he is a slight concern from last week.
“Other players are doing well in the background so I am hoping in the not-too-distant future we can get three or four back.”
Eddie Howe on Joe Willock:
“Joe has been to see another specialist to check on the progress of his achilles which has been problematic for him. It’s been a difficult injury because it’s not been straightforward and he’s had a few complications through the process of him returning back to full fitness.
“His feedback was positive, generally, in the respect that the achilles is healing and doing well but it will fluctuate from time to time. It will have moments where it’s not feeling so good.
“For Tottenham, I probably think he won’t be available for us. There’s a chance he will then be available throughout the rest of the season but that’s slightly unclear. We need to make sure the long-term prognosis for him is positive and that might mean a short period of rest.
“I’ve really felt for Joe since that hamstring injury against Brighton at the back end of last season. It’s been very stop-start for him and incredibly difficult for him to get a rhythm in his game where he feels really good.
“I’ve had lots of conversations and meetings with him to try and support him, showing how much we all care about him and how determined we are to try and get him back to his very best physically.”
Eddie Howe on last season’s 6-1 win:
“That was a special game for us because everything clicked. We were devastating in attack, ruthless with the chances we took and it was one of those days you get rarely in football that everything went our way.
“We were confident, there was a really good rhythm about the team and our finishing that day was lethal. You’re working towards days like that again and always trying to find that connection between the players that makes a performance like that.
“It was a memorable game and opening part of the match but this is a totally different Tottenham now. They’ve played very well this year and I admire them tactically and physically.”

 
