'A fantastic ambassador' - Howe granted freedom of Newcastle
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.
Howe steered his team to a historic Carabao Cup triumph in March and this honour means Howe will have his name inscribed in the wall of the Banqueting Hall at the Civic Centre, alongside the names of other recipients.
"Eddie Howe will forever be a hero to Newcastle United supporters for his achievements during his time at the club so far," council leader Karen Kilgour said.
"I'm thrilled members [of the council] recognised the significance of his contribution to our city by approving to bestow upon him the Honorary Freedom of Newcastle.
"For a city that lives and breathes sport with a football club around which so many lives revolve, the wait to see black and white shirts lift a trophy at the home of football had long felt it would go on forever.
"More than being the man who brought silverware back to Tyneside, Eddie is a fantastic ambassador for our city.
"He is passionate yet calm, inspiring and polite, and handles himself with grace in the face of both success and defeat."
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