EDDIE HOWE choked up as he returned to the hospital where he was treated for pneumonia.
The manager was and was forced to miss three matches as he fought the infection.
Eddie Howe has visited the hospital where he was treated for pneumonia
He thanked many of the medical staff who helped treat him
He missed three Premier League games while he was hospitalised
He gave a Burnley shirt to his consultant who supports the club, 47, made his as the Magpies beat Ipswich Town 3-0.
He has since overseen his side’s draw against Brighton and beat to boost their hopes of qualification.
The manager has now returned to the to thank the medical staff.
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given joined him as he spoke to doctors and nurses.
In a video shared by the Premier League, Howe could be seen thanking the workers who helped him.
The Englishman showed his gratitude to the many workers with kind words of thanks and hugs.
He even spoke to one doctor who admitted he was more nervous treating Howe due to his love of Newcastle.
Howe was given the chance to video call his consultant, Charlotte, and offer her a special gift.
The medical professional and Burnley supporter was gifted a Clarets shirt by Howe, who previously managed the club between 2011 and 2012.
The Magpies boss also invited Charlotte to Burnley’s visit to St James’ Park next season as a guest.
He was very grateful for all the help he received
He started to choke up when speaking to his consultantHe said: “Just for a massive thank you for how you and your team looked after me. Really grateful”;;
To which Charlotte joked: “I don’t wish to do it again but it was a pleasure.”;;
Howe then admitted that he was “getting a bit emotional”;; as he choked up over the phone call.
He also spoke about how he was doing with Given in the car on the way to the hospital.
He said: “I am feeling pretty good. Every day I feel stronger.
“I was seen to straight away and was diagnosed and the scan has come back with something on it.
“And that treatment would start straight away.”;;
Howe is now back in the dugout for Newcastle
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