The City of Newcastle has honoured Eddie Howe with the Freedom of Newcastle award. After he guided Newcastle United to their first domestic trophy in 70 years.

Howe helped Newcastle beat Liverpool to lift the Carabao Cup in March. And guided the team to a fifth-place finish and a place in next season’s Champions League.

Up to 300,000 Newcastle fans turned out to celebrate the club’s triumph after they paraded the trophy through the city.

And after they won the title, councillor Karen Kilgore pushed ahead with the cause of presenting Howe with a similar honour to those previously received by Sir Bobby Robson, Alan Shearer and Jackie Milburn.

“Howe will forever be a hero to Newcastle fans for his achievements and contributions to the club,” said Kilgore, สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที a lifelong Newcastle supporter and season ticket holder. “

I am thrilled that councillors. Have recognised the significance of his service to our city by approving the award of the Freedom of Newcastle.”

The Freedom of the City award is the highest accolade a city can bestow on its citizens. And Howe’s name will be etch on the wall of the atrium in the city centre. Before a ceremony to present him at a later date.