EDDIE HOWE will not take Newcastle's pre-match press conference this afternoon.

The manager has been forced to withdraw due to illness, a statement from the club has confirmed.

Photo of Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe.Eddie Howe has been forced to withdraw from his pre-match press conference

His assistant, Jason Tindall, will take the press conference instead.

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