Eddie Howe Ipswich press conference – The key messages ahead of Saturday | OneFootball

The Eddie Howe Ipswich Press Conference has taken place.

The Newcastle United Head Coach speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s game.

United facing Ipswich at 3pm on Saturday at St James’ Park.

Eddie Howe Ipswich press conference – 25 April 2025:

Eddie Howe on Ipswich Town:

“Ipswich have dangerous players in their team, they recently went to Bournemouth and won, and we know how hard that game is.

“I think they have had a difficult season, their away form has been very strong, they have done better away than they have at home and that will be a frustration for them, but that is a warning sign, that this will be a tough game for us.”

Eddie Howe on the run-in:

“I see it being very tight and possibly going to the end of the season for the top five places.

“I think we have put ourselves in a very strong position.

“We go into a five-game league now where we have some tough games, but we’ll have to be at our best, starting with Ipswich.”

Eddie Howe on his backroom staff during his absence:

“I had zero involvement, you are either all in or all out, and I didn’t feel well enough to focus on the football, so I gave Jason and all the coaches the full responsibility.

“Jason [Tindall], Graeme [Jones], Simon [Weatherstone], Stephen [Purches] and all the coaches have done a brilliant job.

“I was able to watch all the games, but I wasn’t fully there mentally, but I was really proud and so lifted by the performances.

“A big thank you to everybody and full credit to the players.”

Eddie Howe commenting on his own situation and return to work:

“I’m okay, I am not 100% in my body, but 100% in my mind.

“It’s been difficult, I tried to take a positive experience from it, it has been a real challenge, your health you take for granted, I certainly did.

“Been through a range of emotions, I feel like I am on the road to recovery and glad to be back here.

“The care that I received from the NHS was first class.

“I came back in, and normal service resumed, minus running around, a lot more reserved physically.”