Eddie Howe Spurs press conference – Key messages ahead of Wednesday at St James’ Park | OneFootball

The Eddie Howe Spurs Press Conference has taken place.

The Newcastle United Head Coach speaking to the media ahead of Wednesday’s game.

Newcastle United facing Spurs, 8pm at St James’ Park.

Eddie Howe giving these key updates.

“This will be a really tough game against a team that is in form away from home, it is going to be a real challenge for us.

“Thomas Frank’s teams are very aggressive off the ball, they are very well organised.

“It is a good game for us, a tough game, but one we look forward to.”

Eddie Howe on the importance of the Carabao Cup:

“We’ve had a lot of great experiences in this competition, the first final, the emotions after the game, felt we could have done more on the pitch.

“The Chelsea defeat is still very painful, we had a chance to win the competition that year, but we put it right.

“We had a lot of tough opponents; we didn’t get to the final by luck. That experience, winning the cup, has helped us grow as a team.”

Eddie Howe on team-news ahead of facing Spurs:

“It is important for this game to make the right decision; we want to progress.

“The competition means a lot to us, we are current holders, we don’t want to give that up easily.

“However, I have a squad, I need to try and get the balance right, there are players who need the football.”

Eddie Howe on Sven Botman, Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento:

“Sven has no concussion, it was a cut, a bad cut, which he had stapled together. He didn’t train yesterday but we will see how he is today.

“Lewis is the closest to coming back out of those injured, but this game will come too quickly for him.

“Tino is still on track, we are looking at the Manchester City game for him for when he can be available for.”

Eddie Howe on Will Osula:

“Will is vitally important, he is quick, he is athletic. He has a good attitude and better know how to manage game situations.

“He is now coming on the pitch looking like a complete package. Every time he has come on the pith, he has performed.

“Great personality, a real zest for life, he has very close friendships, he is very serious about his work. He is very serious about his development and his game.”

Confirmed Newcastle United fixtures to 20 December 2025 (All of the Champions League matches will also be available to watch on TV in the UK):

Wednesday 29 October – Newcastle v Spurs (8pm) ITV and Sky Sports

Sunday 2 November – West Ham v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 5 November: Newcastle United vs Athletic Club Bilbao (8pm)

Sunday 9 November – Brentford v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 22 November – Newcastle v Man City (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Tuesday 25 November: Olympique Marseille vs Newcastle United (8pm)

Saturday 29 November – Everton v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Tuesday 2 December – Newcastle v Spurs (8.15pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 6 December – Newcastle v Burnley (3pm)

Wednesday 10 December – Bayer Leverkusen v Newcastle United (8pm)

Sunday 14 December – Sunderland v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports