- Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has delivered a message to the club’s supporters
- Around 150,000 fans were in attendance at Newcastle’s trophy parade
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Eddie Howe has addressed Newcastle’s fans with a special message following the club’s Carabao Cup success.
Howe guided Newcastle to their first domestic trophy in 70 years as his side beat Liverpool 2-1 in the final on March 16.
Dan Burn gave Newcastle the lead just before half time, with Alexander Isak making it 2-0 shortly after the break.
Although Federico Chiesa netted for Liverpool late on, Newcastle managed to hold on to secure a famous victory.
Around 150,000 fans were in an attendance as Newcastle paraded the trophy on Saturday, with the procession starting off at St James’ Park.
Famous Newcastle fans Ant and Dec were on hand to interview Howe about the trophy win.
Eddie Howe had a special message for Newcastle fans at the Carabao Cup parade
Howe guided Newcastle to the club’s first domestic trophy in 70 years as they beat Liverpool
Around 150,000 Newcastle fans were in attendance at the club’s trophy parade
Howe expressed his disbelief at how many Newcastle fans attended the parade, describing it as ‘absolutely mindblowing’.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Howe said: ‘Unbelievable. I didn’t know what to expect today.
‘Obviously I was hoping for something really special and hoping the weather is good but this is incredible, absolutely mindblowing.
‘It’s incredible, I hoped a few people would turn up but this is something else, you’ve got people hanging from lamposts, out of buildings. I hope everyone’s alright and stays healthy.’
Howe, who has been in charge of Newcastle since 2021, thanked everybody at the club for the way in which they have embraced him.
He said: ‘It’s very emotional when people take to you. You never know when you go to a new club if people will understand your character. I am who I am and people have been absolutely brilliant.
‘I can’t thank everyone enough at Newcastle, the way they’ve embraced me and my family. I’m just glad to have given them some joy.
Howe then addressed Ant and Dec directly as he said: ‘Thanks to you two for being here, it means so much to us.’
Howe expressed his gratitude for the way in which the club’s supporters accepted him
The Newcastle manager was hugely impressed with how many fans attended the parade
Howe has been awarded the freedom of Newcastle, but his thoughts will soon have to return back to the Premier League, with his side hosting Brentford on Wednesday.
The Magpies are currently in sixth place in the table and will be eager to qualify for the Champions League.
