Eddie Howe health update as Newcastle boss reveals he is still in hospital with pneumonia and will miss more games

NEWCASTLE have confirmed that head coach Eddie Howe is recovering from pneumonia.

The 47-year-old was admitted to hospital on Friday night after missing his pre-match press conference due to illness.

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He subsequently missed Sunday’s match against Manchester United at St James’ Park with his assistant, Jason Tindall, leading the team instead.

And now the Magpies have confirmed that Howe remains in hospital with pneumonia.