Why Eddie Howe won't speak to the media ahead of Newcastle United v Luton Town

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is unable to conduct his pre-Luton Town media duties because of illness, the club has confirmed.

In Howe's place, assistant manager Jason Tindall will speak to the media at 9am on Friday morning at the club's Benton training base. Howe is expected to be in the dugout as normal when Luton visit St James' Park on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

A Newcastle United spokesperson said: "Due to illness, please note that this morning's pre-Luton Town media briefing at Newcastle United Training Centre will be held by Jason Tindall in place of Eddie Howe.

"Eddie is at the Training Centre and is expected to take his place in the dugout tomorrow as normal."

Tindall last hosted a media conference in November 2021 ahead of Newcastle's trip to Arsenal when Howe was recovering from Covid-19. United lost 2-0 in the pair's second game in charge.