‘They will win trophies’: football legend gushes over Eddie Howe and Newcastle United fans

Football legend Harry Redknapp is full of praise for Newcastle United, singling out both Eddie Howe and the fans.

Speaking to talkSPORT, the former football manager said success is long overdue for the Magpies and the tens of thousands of supporters who watch every week.

Howe was Redknapp’s first signing as Portsmouth’s head coach in 2002, however a knee injury meant he only played two games under him.

Redknapp said: “He’s done fantastic there, Eddie, done a great job.

“I mean, it’s a marvellous club, Newcastle. Them fans, they live for that club. 50,000 every week- they deserve some success.

They’ve had nothing over the years.”

The former England manager was offered the top job at Newcastle in 2008 but, after some consideration, ultimately decided to stay at Portsmouth.

“They will win trophies in the next few years, for sure. They’re only going to get stronger,” Redknapp continued.

“They’re great fans.”